Art - Portfolio Foundation Course

Beaufort College

 

Course Name Art - Portfolio Foundation Course
Course Provider Beaufort College
Alternative Provider(s) Louth & Meath ETB
Course Code 5M1985
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time
Location (Districts) Navan
Course Content The purpose of this Course is to provide learners with an understanding of Art & Design. Students will prepare a portfolio of work with a view to entering third level colleges in Art & Design or to enhance their skills to find employment in an Art related area.

Students will be encouraged to develop their creativity in a wide range of visual and artistic skills based on study through a number of art related modules.
FET Code 5M1985 - Art
Duration 1 year - full time from September to May.
Course Fee Course fee
€400 (includes €200 Government fee)
Exemption of €200 to medical card holders.

*Deposit of €50 required which is a non-refundable fee to include processing and registration of application.
Copy of Valid Medical Card is required. All fees to be paid in full on or before 30.09.17.
Financial Support Grant
All Students are eligible to apply through SUSI for the PLC Maintenance Grant (means tested) www.susi.ie
Interview Yes. Personal interviews will be held in May.
Portfolio Yes.
Subjects Taught Drawing
Sculpture
Ceramics
Painting
Appreciation of Art / Craft Design
Communications
Graphic Design
Work Experience
Mature Entry Places Mature students are welcome to apply.
Entry Requirements Students must have a Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or equivalent standard of education. Mature Students i.e. 23 years and over without formal qualifications will be given special considerations.

Enrolment requirements
A prospective student should have a body of work, which demonstrates a competence in drawing, painting, 3D studies, photography or other art disciplines.

Interviews
Personal interviews will be held in May.
Assessment Method Assessment
Continuous assessment during the year in addition to being monitored by an external examiner.
Careers or Further Progression This accreditation will prepare students in entering Third Level Colleges in Art & Design or employment in an Art related area.
Further Enquiries Phone: (046) 9028915
Fax: (046) 9029589
Email: beaufortcollege@lmetb.ie
Web: www.beaufortcollege.ie