Expand+This is a one-year foundation course in Art and Design. There is a strong emphasis on art practice and portfolio preparation. Students work in a range of media focusing on the completion of work to the standard required for entry to Art and Design co...

Hide-This is a one-year foundation course in Art and Design. There is a strong emphasis on art practice and portfolio preparation. Students work in a range of media focusing on the completion of work to the standard required for entry to Art and Design courses in Third-Level colleges in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the U.K.

Features of the Course

• Focus on developing a balanced portfolio of work. Students are guided through production content and layout of a portfolio for art college

• Tuition in the development of skills in painting, drawing, crafts, cultural studies

• Specialist workshop areas for ceramics, sculpture/mixed materials.

Expand+There are no tuition fees for students who are citizens of Ireland or another European Union State. For all students there is a moderate course charge to cover expenses such as examination fees and specialist materials supplied directly to students....

Hide-There are no tuition fees for students who are citizens of Ireland or another European Union State. For all students there is a moderate course charge to cover expenses such as examination fees and specialist materials supplied directly to students.

From 2011, as required by government legislation, a Registration Charge of €200 (in addition to the course charge) will be payable by all Post Leaving Cert (PLC) students. There will be some exemptions and reliefs.

Contact the Admissions Office for an up-to-date listing of course charges. Candidates who are non-EU citizens should contact the College for details of entry conditions.

Expand+Students are requested to bring the following to the interview:

Two samples of drawings of Natural Objects (drawn from real objects not photographs)

Two samples of drawings of Man-made Objects (drawn from real objects not photographs)

One...

Hide-Students are requested to bring the following to the interview:

Two samples of drawings of Natural Objects (drawn from real objects not photographs)

Two samples of drawings of Man-made Objects (drawn from real objects not photographs)

One sample of figurative drawing from life

Drawing Exercise3

You should be at least 17 years of age

• Two references must be presented with your application form

• Leaving Certificate standard is required; or Pass Level (120 credits) in the Leaving Certificate Applied. Individual courses may have specific additional requirements. These will be outlined in the course descriptions for each course

• Relevant work experience or training will be considered

Expand+Progression
• Professional Arts Practice QQI Level 6 Art 6M4029
• Merit profile required
Higher Education

Progression:
Courses at Pearse College are at Levels 5 & 6. Courses in Universities and IoTs are at Levels 7 & 8. All Universities and Io...

Hide-Progression
• Professional Arts Practice QQI Level 6 Art 6M4029
• Merit profile required
Higher Education

Progression:
Courses at Pearse College are at Levels 5 & 6. Courses in Universities and IoTs are at Levels 7 & 8. All Universities and IoTs accept growing numbers of applications on the basis of performance in QQI Level 5 assessments. In many cases holders of the QQI Advanced Certificate (Level 6) may apply for advanced entry.

UK institutions are open to applications and offer advanced entry to holders of Edexcel HND qualifications. Progression opportunities for QQI graduates are growing each year. There are now real and substantial opportunities for PLC students to progress to third level.

Employment:
Trainee positions in Art, Craft and Design related areas.