Expand+This is a general foundation in art and design and the focus of this course is the development of your ability, skills and creativity. With a strong emphasis on drawing you will develop visual awareness and analytical thinking. You will come to under...

Hide-This is a general foundation in art and design and the focus of this course is the development of your ability, skills and creativity. With a strong emphasis on drawing you will develop visual awareness and analytical thinking. You will come to understand how art and design practice has developed and its position within today's society, culture and creative economy. The course structure is specifically designed to enable students to prepare a portfolio of artwork for entry to third level art and design colleges and to give expert support and guidance in making college choices. Please note there are two related courses now on offer Illustration & Model making: Design and Visual Communications: Design. For further information please go to https://artatgti.wordpress.com

This course is designed to

• Provide the student with the fundamental knowledge and understanding of art and design processes

• Develop skills of visual communication and self expression

• Identify individual's abilities and strengths in art and design

• Enable students to prepare a portfolio of artwork as part of their application to third level courses.

What is the Course Schedule

The Art - Portfolio Preparation course is a one year full time course in visual education. Foundation courses in art and design are long established as a means to provide a basis for further study and to enable the student to find their strengths and weaknesses within this broad subject. The course is purposely not specialised, as third level colleges prefer potential students to remain open-minded about their choices particularly if the college offers a core year.

Expand+Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Art (5M1985)

How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.

• Courses are project based and student centred
• Whenever possible, we u...

Hide-Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Art (5M1985)

How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.

• Courses are project based and student centred
• Whenever possible, we use a 'learning by doing' approach to make the learning experience more relevant and enjoyable.

• We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning

• We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners

Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Art (5M1985)

Please Note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds, ages and educational experience. This lively mixture of people benefits staff and students and promotes a positive open-minded environment for learning to take place. The course is primarily designed for people who wish to pursue an art-related subject at a third level institution, but is equally suitable for those who wish to try an art course for a year, before moving on to another field of study. You are prepared for third level by learning fundamental skills, knowledge and concepts which are common to all art disciplines. The pieces of work which are products of this learning are a good indicator of a student's aptitudes and abilities. This work may be presented at interview or portfolio assessment as part of the entry procedure for third level courses both here, in the U.K. and any other country with similar requirements.

Expand+Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6t...

Hide-Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6th 2017.
5.Interviews will take place from August 29th subject to availability of places.
6.€250 Registration Fee applies to all students
7.€200 PLC Student Contribution Fee applies and must be paid at time of enrolment, except in the following instances: Medical Card Holders - Valid at time of enrolment and in students\\'own name, Grant Approvals Letter, Evidence of Back to Education Allowance, those in receipt of Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.