| Course Name |
Art & Design |
| Course Provider |
Sligo College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB |
| VTOS Information |
Click to View |
| Course Code |
5M1984 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
|
Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
|
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Ballinode |
| Course Content |
Expand+This course involves practical studio and location work. It enables students to develop drawing and observational skills and to explore creativity and personal expression through a broad range of creative processes including Sculpture, Mixed Media, P...
Hide-This course involves practical studio and location work. It enables students to develop drawing and observational skills and to explore creativity and personal expression through a broad range of creative processes including Sculpture, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Painting and Drawing. All projects are broad enough to allow students to develop a portfolio suitable to their particular interests Fine Art, Design, Animation etc. Visits to various art gallerys throughout Ireland takes place during the college term to inform, develop and stimulate the students knowledge of the arts. Work experience takes place throughout the year. It involves two weeks of work placement, artists talks and weekly tutorials.
Learners may also choose to progress their studies into Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
This course is designed to
Prepare participants for entry to Higher Education colleges.
Develop and complete a portfolio of Art & design.
Prepare learners to acquire a comprehensive range of skills in art, crafts & design.
|
| FET Code |
5M1984 - Art, Craft & Design |
| Duration |
1 year. September - May. |
| Comment |
Expand+Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Art, Craft and Design (5M1984)
How the course is taught
SCFE has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
This is a practical course where learning takes place pr...
Hide-Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Art, Craft and Design (5M1984)
How the course is taught
SCFE has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
This is a practical course where learning takes place primarily in an art room.
SCFE has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
We provide learning supports that are tailored to meet the needs of individual learners.
|
| Course Fee |
Fees
Student Services Fee: 250
PLC Government Levy: 200
QQI Examination Fees: 50
Additional Fees: 100
The following Exemptions Apply:
PLC Government Levy - Medical Card - Grant- BTEA - VTOS
QQI Examination Fees - Medical Card (QQI Only) - VTOS |
| Financial Support |
PLC Maintenance Grant
All applications for grants must be made online to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Applications for the 2017/18 academic year will open when the 2017 Grants Scheme is announced by the Department of Education and Skills.
Applicants who wish to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant should first check their eligibility at www.susi.ie |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
Design Skills 5N0784
Drawing 5N1862
Sculpture 5N1918
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Painting 5N1302
Print Making 5N1373
Combined Materials 5N0764 |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
|
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression to Higher Education
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is locat...
Hide-Progression to Higher Education
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.
Click here for details of CAO QQI Requirements Lookup
The following are the most relevant courses;
SG Institute of Technology Sligo
SG232 BA in Creative Design Level 7
SG231 BA in Fine Art Level 7
Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art Level 8
Dublin Institute of Technology
DT546 BA in Fine Art Level 8
Crawford College of Art & Design
CR220 BA (Hons) Fine Art Level 8
CR210 BA (Hons) Contemporary Applied Art Level 8
Limerick College of Art
LC110 BA (Hons) Art & Design (Clare St) Level 8
A8116 BA (Hons) in Fashion Design (Clare St) Level 8
|
| Further Enquiries |
Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie |
|
|