| Course Name |
Fashion Design - Portfolio Preparation |
| Course Provider |
Drogheda Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M3865 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Drogheda |
| Course Content |
Expand+This course has been designed to develop student’s skills, interest and knowledge in the area of Fashion and Textile Design and also to promote and inspire creativity within student’s work. This one year course prepares students for entry into all Th...
Hide-This course has been designed to develop student’s skills, interest and knowledge in the area of Fashion and Textile Design and also to promote and inspire creativity within student’s work. This one year course prepares students for entry into all Third Level Colleges of Art and Design or allows students to progress directly into careers within the fashion industry. The course puts huge emphasis on the NCAD portfolio brief which is completed as part of the course. This brief forms the basis of portfolio work required for entry to all colleges of Art and Design.
To learn more about what we do visit our blog: difefashiontextiledesign.wordpress.com
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| FET Code |
5M3865 - Fashion Design |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Alternative Entry |
Mature student |
| Course Fee |
Fees for 2016/17 were:
€200 registration fee - paid by all students
€200 PLC Government Levy - exemptions for medical card holders, those in receipt of a student grant e.g. SUSI and social welfare recipients e.g. Back to Education Allowance
€50 QQI Examination fee - exemptions for medical card holders
Total €450 |
| Financial Support |
Further Education Students are eligible to apply for a means tested grant. Application is made to SUSI www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Interviews take place in May and September |
| Application Date |
Expand+Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants wi...
Hide-Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants will be invited to an interview to ascertain their suitability for the course. Further applications are accepted over the summer months and similar interviews take place in early September for any remaining vacancies. All applicants will be notified by post as to the results of the interview.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence Early September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
•Portfolio Preparation
•Design Skills
•Drawing
•Combined Materials
•Embroidery
•Woven Textiles
•Garment construction
•Pattern Drafting
•Communications
•Work experience |
| Mature Entry Places |
All Mature Applicants, with or without formal qualifications, are welcome to apply. |
| Entry Requirements |
For school leavers the completion of leaving certificate or equivalent is required. Mature students with or without any formal qualifications are also very welcome to apply. All applicants are subject to an interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression and Career Options
We guide students towards their area of specialisation and facilitate students preparing portfolios for entry into Third Level colleges of Art and Design. We encourage students to apply to all relevant colleges including; NCAD, DIT, LIT, GMIT, IADT, Sligo IT and St. Angela’s College Sligo. Links are also provided for students who wish to go directly into employment. |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Fax: 041 984 1653
Web: www.dife.info
email: info@dife.info |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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