| Course Name |
Art - Advanced Art Craft & Design |
| Course Provider |
Grennan College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kilkenny & Carlow ETB , Grennan Mill Craft School |
| 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) |
Thomastown |
| Course Content |
QQI award in Art, Craft and Design at level 6 (formerly FETAC)
The course is further complemented by a series of visiting lecturers on a broad range of craft/art related subjects, visits to exhibitions and field trips. |
| FET Code |
6M4029 - Art |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
Graduate Show
This is held annually and usually during the last week of May. Second year students exhibit their work in the areas of Batik, Ceramics, Drawing, Metalcraft, Printmaking and Woven Textiles.
Open Day
Grennan Mill has no particular Open Day but we do have an open door policy and you are welcome to call the school to make an appointment so that you can be shown around the school |
| Course Fee |
Expand+Annual Course Fees
•Department of Education and Skills PLC Participant Contribution Fee of €200.00. This contribution is an annual charge. The following categories of participant are exempt from paying the contribution: Full medical card holders i...
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•Department of Education and Skills PLC Participant Contribution Fee of €200.00. This contribution is an annual charge. The following categories of participant are exempt from paying the contribution: Full medical card holders in their own right and their dependent children; those who are eligible under the student grant scheme; those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (B TEA) or Vocational Training Opportunity Scheme (VTOS) allowances.
•QQI (formerly FETAC) examination fees are £50.00 Level 5 & €80 Level 6.
•Course materials fees are €500.00 (Students who are exempted from the participant contribution will still have to pay the course charge)
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| Financial Support |
Expand+Learners attending Further Education / Post Leaving Certificate programmes may apply to the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).
These grants are means-tested and payable monthly. Payments of grants is subject to attendance in accordance with...
Hide-Learners attending Further Education / Post Leaving Certificate programmes may apply to the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).
These grants are means-tested and payable monthly. Payments of grants is subject to attendance in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills regulations.
Applications for maintenance grants can be made online through www.studentfinance.ie
It is advisable to make application for a Grant on time and in the manner requested. All requested supporting documentation must also be provided.
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| Interview |
Yes - in early May |
| Portfolio |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Please note: Application forms and SAE must be returned before 31st March to: Course Director, Grennan Mill Craft School, Island Mill, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
Interviews will be held in early May. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
The areas of study covered on the course at Level 6 are:
Batik
Creative Application Ceramics
Design
Drawing
Printmaking
Silversmithing & Fabrication
Woven Textiles
Communications
Work Experience and Exhibition Techniques. |
| Entry Requirements |
•A good Leaving Certificate or equivalent is the norm but exceptions may be made in certain cases. There is no age limit.
•A portfolio of work, which should include: design work, sketch books, life drawings, nature studies, craftwork and photographs of any large 3D work. (about 25 pieces in total)
•Interview.
•A confidential report from your school principal or art teacher must accompany the application form. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Progression:
This course provides the opportunity for progressing to Art College, apprenticeship in a particular craft or to a craft-based career. |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact info
+353 (056) 772 4557
www.grennanmillcraftschool.com
grennanmillcraftschool@gmail.com
facebook.com/grennanmillcraft |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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