Expand+Introduction
This exciting course progresses from Art Craft and Design and Creative Art for Enterprise level 5. The course allows for students to make direct applications to the second year at Art College or to advance their art skills, whilst devel...

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This exciting course progresses from Art Craft and Design and Creative Art for Enterprise level 5. The course allows for students to make direct applications to the second year at Art College or to advance their art skills, whilst developing the necessary expertise to establish studios as professional Artists/Designers/Craftspeople. Students are provided with a dedicated workspace and are offered support and encouragement through individual tutorials by experienced professional arts practitioners. An integrated approach to drawing, painting, ceramics, combined materials, art appreciation, allows the students the confidence to further develop their own personal creative skills and concepts. Practical workshops are tailored to equip each student with the skills to either continue in independent professional practice or to progress to third level study. There is direct progression into Art 2 from Art, Craft and Design and Creative Art for Enterprise courses here at West Cork Campus CCOC

Expand+€250 Student Services Fee

These services include the supply of certain classroom and study materials, field trips, industrial site visits, facilitating the visits of guest lecturers, the provision of extra training (examples include manual handlin...

Hide-€250 Student Services Fee

These services include the supply of certain classroom and study materials, field trips, industrial site visits, facilitating the visits of guest lecturers, the provision of extra training (examples include manual handling, patient handling, conflict resolution and leadership courses), free IT and printing supports for students, the availability of many leisure and recreational pursuits and the ongoing support of College teams and societies.

Exemptions: There are no exemptions from this charge; however a student whose VTOS place has been confirmed will be refunded the charge.

€200 Department of Education and Skills (DES) Programme Participant Contribution

Since Budget 2010 the DES has stipulated that all participants on Further Education (FE) courses are required to pay €200 to secure their place on their chosen course.

Exemptions: All students who are holders of a Medical Card or a dependent of a Medical Card holder, receive VTOS or BTEA are exempt from paying this charge. Students who successfully apply for and receive a student maintenance grant will be refunded this charge.

€50/€80 Examination Fees: Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is an internationally recognised educational accrediting body. The vast majority of courses in the college are awarded by QQI. The QQI examination fees for the coming academic year are €50 for a level 5 qualification and €80 for a level 6 qualification.

This fee is paid at registration at the beginning of the year. The remaining courses offered by the College are certified by other accrediting bodies namely: CIDESCO, ITEC, ICM, MTA, and MOS vmware and have their own exam fees. They may differ slightly from year to year due to sterling exchange rates. Course costs on each course page include these fees.

Other Costs
Some courses incur an extra cost which is related to kits, uniforms, manuals etc.

Exemptions: All students who receive VTOS are exempt from paying examination fees; students who are holders of a Medical Card or a dependent of a Medical Card holder are exempt from paying QQI examination fees only.

Expand+Application Process

Step 1: Complete The Application Form

The application form can be completed online at www. corkcollegeofcommerce.ie. When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID, this will enable you to view all college ...

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Step 1: Complete The Application Form

The application form can be completed online at www. corkcollegeofcommerce.ie. When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID, this will enable you to view all college correspondence in relation to your application. (Applicants can complete the application on-line in the college if required)

Step 2: Attend For Interview.
Applicants will be invited for interview at the college. Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.

Step 3: Accept Place On Course
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer of a place on a college course by post and by e-mail. Applicants must secure this place by paying the relevant Course Fee before a set date. Failure to do so may result in the place being offered to another applicant.

Step 4: Registration And Induction
When students are offered a place on a course the notification will also contain information regarding dates for registration and induction. All students must attend the college on these designated dates.

Expand+Education Progression Opportunities
390 CAO points can be earned by students on successful completion of this course. For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI-FETAC Requirements

Sher...

Hide-Education Progression Opportunities
390 CAO points can be earned by students on successful completion of this course. For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI-FETAC Requirements

Sherkin Island Visual Art (DT589). CIT Crawford BA (hons) Fine Art (CR220). CIT Crawford BA (hons) Contemporary Applied Arts (ceramics, glass, textiles) (CR210). CIT Crawford level 8 Special Purpose Award in Fine Art Textiles. (CR_ATEXT_8). NCAD BA Textiles and Surface Design (AD101). GMIT BA Art and Design (GA270). LIT First year Art and Design (LC110). Thomastown Crafts Council certificate, CCoI ceramics and design skills course.

Career Opportunities
Self-employment as practicing artists-exhibitions/commissions
etc. Arts Administrators and technicians, galleries, arts centres
and community based projects. All students and Graduates can
subscribe to ‘CCOC college jobs register’ and CCOC LinkedIn
alumni for up to date vacancies and networking.