Expand+Introduction:
Kinsale College Art course offers students an excellent opportunity to assemble a portfolio of work, which they may use to gain access to diploma/degree courses. It is a wonderful course to discover Arts in a nice and relaxed atmosphe...

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Kinsale College Art course offers students an excellent opportunity to assemble a portfolio of work, which they may use to gain access to diploma/degree courses. It is a wonderful course to discover Arts in a nice and relaxed atmosphere.

Students pursuing this course have obtained some of the best results in the country. On completion of this course students will have a large portfolio of work suitable for applying for places in any of the 3rd level art institutions in Ireland, the U.K. and Europe. Former students attend and have graduated from the National College of Art and Design, Galway School of Art, IADT Dun Laoghaire, and the Crawford School of Art in Cork.

Students will be able to discover Drawing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Combined Materials, Design Skills and Art Appreciation. Within each module teachers will lead students to discover new techniques and experiment in order to create personal art works.

Expand+Course Fees Explained
The College is funded primarily by the European Social Fund there are no tuition fees for all EU Nationals.

€250 Student Services Fee
These services include the supply of certain classroom and study materials, field trips, ...

Hide-Course Fees Explained
The College is funded primarily by the European Social Fund there are no tuition fees for all EU Nationals.

€250 Student Services Fee
These services include the supply of certain classroom and study materials, field trips, industrial site visits, facilitating the visits of guest lecturers, the provision of extra training (examples include manual handling, patient handling, conflict resolution and leadership courses), free IT and printing supports for students, the availability of many leisure and recreational pursuits and the ongoing support of College teams and societies.

Exemptions: There are no exemptions from this charge; however a student whose VTOS place has been confirmed will be refunded the charge.

€200 Department of Education and Skills (DES)
Programme Participant Contribution Since Budget 2010 the DES has stipulated that all participants on Further Education (FE) courses are required to pay €200 to secure their place on their chosen course.

Exemptions: All students who are holders of a Medical Card or a dependant of a Medical Card holder, receive VTOS or BTEA are exempt from paying this charge. Students who successfully apply for and receive a student maintenance grant will be refunded this charge.

OTHER COSTS
Some courses incur an extra cost which is related to kits, uniforms, manuals etc. (e.g.Professional Cookery course and Outdoor Education course.)

Exemptions: All students who receive VTOS are exempt from paying examination fees; students who are
holders of a Medical Card or a dependant of a Medical Card holder are exempt from paying QQI examination fees only.

Expand+Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi....

Hide-Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie

VTOS
The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) provides a range of courses to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people. This scheme allows successful applicants to keep their Social Welfare Allowances while attending their course in the college.

Please note: Places are LIMITED on the VTOS programme and are prioritised on the basis of:
(i) Educational need
(ii) Period of time in receipt of Social Welfare payments

BTEA
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) is a scheme for unemployed people, lone parents and people with disabilities who are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection. DSP are the decision makers in relation to who will be awarded BTEA. The allowance can be paid to people who wish to undertake approved second or third level courses of education. BTEA is not an unemployment payment. This weekly allowance is not means tested and you can work part-time without affecting your BTEA payment. Commerce is eligible for BTEA as long as the applicant is progressing their level of education qualification i.e. if an applicant has a level 5 qualification on the National framework of Qualifications (NFQ) they must undertake a course that leads to a level 6 qualification at least. Further Information is available at www.studentfinance.ie.

Detailed information on fees for all courses is available on the website.

Expand+Places on courses are limited, early application is advisable.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM
The application form can be completed online at www.kinsalecollege.ie. When you apply online you will receive a personal acc...

Hide-Places on courses are limited, early application is advisable.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM
The application form can be completed online at www.kinsalecollege.ie. When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID, this will enable you to view all college correspondence in relation to your application. (Applicants can complete the application on-line in the college if required)

Step 2: ATTEND FOR INTERVIEW.
Applicants will be invited for interview at the college.
Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The
interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.

Step 3: ACCEPT PLACE ON COURSE
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer of a place on a college course by post and by e-mail. Applicants must secure this place by paying the relevant Course Fee before a set date. Failure to do so may result in the place being offered to another applicant.

Step 4: REGISTRATION AND INDUCTION
When students are offered a place on a course the notification will also contain information regarding dates for registration and induction. All students must attend the college on these designated dates.

Expand+EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Students who successfully complete the Level 5 Award in Art will be eligible to apply for the Level 6 Award. This course is linked to Fine Art CR220 in CIT through the CCPS.

Students will be required to prese...

Hide-EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Students who successfully complete the Level 5 Award in Art will be eligible to apply for the Level 6 Award. This course is linked to Fine Art CR220 in CIT through the CCPS.

Students will be required to present a portfolio. Students pursuing this course have obtained some of the best results in the country. On completion of this course students will have a large portfolio of work suitable for applying for places in any of the 3rd level art institutions in Ireland, the U.K, and Europe. Former students attend and have graduated from the National College of Art and Design, Galway School of Art, IADT Dun Laoghaire, and the Crawford School of Art in Cork.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the course go on to become independent artists or to gain trainee places in art, craft and design, or related areas.