Expand+Apply to this course from Art 1 or Art, Craft & Design QQI Level 5.

An integrated multi-disciplinary approach to painting, ceramics, textiles, digital photography, printmaking and mixed media allows students develop their own personal creative sk...

Hide-Apply to this course from Art 1 or Art, Craft & Design QQI Level 5.

An integrated multi-disciplinary approach to painting, ceramics, textiles, digital photography, printmaking and mixed media allows students develop their own personal creative skills and concepts with confidence. Practical workshops and classes are tailored to equip each student with the expertise to either continue in independent professional practice or to progress to third level.

Students are assigned a dedicated working space with the use of a wide range of materials and equipment. Access to a purpose built painting studio, a fully equipped print and ceramics workshop ensure a professional environment for all students. Individual tutorials by an experienced team of professional art practitioners are ongoing throughout the course.

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the...

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the grant is dependent on the distance students travel from their place of residence to the college.

It is advisable for students to apply as early as possible for maintenance grants.

For details of grant applications for the coming year, see: http://corkvec.ie/grants/index.shtml

For further information please see www.studentfinance.ie

Expand+Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by ...

Hide-Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by the means of a ten to fifteen minute interview. Interviews will take place in May and September depending on when you apply. All late applicants should check with the College Main Office as quite frequently, we have places still available on some courses in September. Applications can be made using our online application form (see above).

Expand+Course Content

The following subjects may be offered. Students will be examined in 8 subject areas.

Drawing 6N3569
Students are encouraged to develop their drawing skills as a personal language. Students will explore their own creativity and...

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The following subjects may be offered. Students will be examined in 8 subject areas.

Drawing 6N3569
Students are encouraged to develop their drawing skills as a personal language. Students will explore their own creativity and build concepts through research and sketchbook.

•Painting 6N3452
Students will engage with and explore all the elements involved contemporary painting practise and apply them to the development of a personal body of work.

•Creative Application Ceramics 6N3445
This module promotes the development of manipulative skills and stimulates the growth of individual creative processes in the area of ceramics.

•Digital Photography 6N3589
The student will produce a portfolio of digital images that demonstrates their understanding of photo-shop and image manipulation.

•Design Skills 6N3446
Students will understand the design process as a problem solving activity to generate ideas and develop creative thinking. Learners will gain the skills to communicate design concepts through research, planning and making.

•Printmaking 6N3568
Printmaking students will have the opportunity to explore and develop their personal work through a variety of advanced printmaking techniques such as collagraph, screen print and mixed media.

•Combined Materials 6N3587
Students will explore a variety of surface and manipulation techniques such as encaustic, heat transfer, embossing, etc. Integration with other subjects is encouraged for final mixed media work.

•History & Appreciation of Art & Design 6N3450
The purpose of this module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the purpose and unique contribution of the visual arts across a range of cultures and to use the language and concepts of art criticism in evaluating own and others work.

•Work Experience 6N1946
This module helps students to place themselves in a professional work environment. This gives them real hands on experience in their chosen field.

•Communications 6N1950
This module helps the student to develop the necessary skills to represent themselves professionally in their arts practise. This is done through investigating and responding to the specific needs of the art industry.

Expand+Career Opportunities

This course will enable graduates to continue their career in their chosen area of expertise.

Progression Opportunities

•CIT Crawford BA (hons) Fine Art (CR220)
•CIT Crawford BA (hons) Contemporary Applied Arts (ceramic...

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This course will enable graduates to continue their career in their chosen area of expertise.

Progression Opportunities

•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, CCOL ceramics and design skills course.