| Course Name |
Drawing & Visual Inquiry |
| Course Provider |
Galway Technical Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Galway & Roscommon ETB |
| Course Code |
6M4029 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Course Content |
Expand+Drawing as a means of inquiry is essential for artists and designers as a research and exploratory tool. This course is designed to develop these skills at an advanced level. Artists, Designers, Teachers, Architects, Archaeologists, Engineers will fi...
Hide-Drawing as a means of inquiry is essential for artists and designers as a research and exploratory tool. This course is designed to develop these skills at an advanced level. Artists, Designers, Teachers, Architects, Archaeologists, Engineers will find that this course enhances their existing professional experience and enables progression to further qualifications.
This course may enhance existing experience in art, design or other areas and enables progression to further qualifications. This course is also very useful for those who wish to re-enter a third level course after a break in study. Students who complete this course are eligible to apply to year two of a Degree programme in art or design third level, higher education colleges, subject to availability of places. Students from this course may also participate in international projects for details see: http://galwaytofinland.wordpress.com/
This course is designed to
Enable participants to learn and explore fundamental visual research skills common to art and design professions and disciplines.
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| FET Code |
6M4029 - Art |
| Duration |
1 Year
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May. The timetable is scheduled over three consecutive days per week. |
| Comment |
Expand+Certification
QQI Level 6 Award in Professional Art Practice 6M4029
How the course is taught
The course is delivered through ongoing projects and tutorials. Students are encouraged to become self-motivated and disciplined through achievement and...
Hide-Certification
QQI Level 6 Award in Professional Art Practice 6M4029
How the course is taught
The course is delivered through ongoing projects and tutorials. Students are encouraged to become self-motivated and disciplined through achievement and tutor feedback.
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.
Adult Education
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
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| Course Fee |
•Student Services Fee: €250
•DES Programme Participation Contribution: €200
•QQI Examination Fees: €60
TOTAL: €510
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| Application Date |
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.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
•Drawing 6N3569
•Painting 6N3452
•Art Appreciation 6N3450
•Printmaking 6N3568
•Work Experience 6N1946
•Constructive Thinking Skills 6N3448
•Combined Materials 6N3587
•Studio Practice 6N3671
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+•QQI Level 5 Award in Art or equivalent
•Interview
•Mature Applicants Welcome
When attending interview, applicants are requested to bring with them some evidence of their interest in Art. What we are looking for is primarily drawing from observ...
Hide-•QQI Level 5 Award in Art or equivalent
•Interview
•Mature Applicants Welcome
When attending interview, applicants are requested to bring with them some evidence of their interest in Art. What we are looking for is primarily drawing from observation but also evidence of your interest in visual art or design. This can take many forms: notebooks, painting, photography, diaries, poetry, models or any other ideas. Please feel free to bring whatever you feel best represents you, your interests and abilities.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression to Higher Education
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme.
Career Opportunities
The course is designed to enhance existing skills and capabilities in a variety of art-related fields. |
| Further Enquiries |
Institiúid Teicniúil na Gaillimhe
Fr Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway, Ireland
tel +353 (0)91 581342
fax +353 (0)91 589267
email info.gti@gretb.ie |
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