Expand+This QQI Level 6 course is designed for students who have completed level 5, or have already achieved the skills provided in level 5 and wish to go deeper in their practice. This course offers students an excellent opportunity to develop their creati...

Hide-This QQI Level 6 course is designed for students who have completed level 5, or have already achieved the skills provided in level 5 and wish to go deeper in their practice. This course offers students an excellent opportunity to develop their creativity in a caring and professional environment. A team of teachers and professional artists lead the students in their experimentations, which helps them in building up confidence and skills. All projects are broad enough to allow students to assemble a portfolio of work suitable to their particular interests - Fine Art, Design, Photography etc. - which they may use to gain access to diploma or degree course, (subject to achieving a QQI level 5 award). Art Level 6 students have the opportunity to further explore their ability in each of the following areas: drawing, painting, sculpture, combined materials, appreciation of art and design, and traditional and digital photography. Basic materials and tools are provided in a nice setting full of natural light.

Expand+Course Fees Explained
The College is funded primarily by the European Social Fund there are no tuition fees for all EU Nationals.

€250 Student Services Fee
These services include the supply of certain classroom and study materials, field trips, ...

Hide-Course Fees Explained
The College is funded primarily by the European Social Fund there are no tuition fees for all EU Nationals.

€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 dependant 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.

OTHER COSTS
Some courses incur an extra cost which is related to kits, uniforms, manuals etc. (e.g.Professional Cookery course and Outdoor Education course.)

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

Expand+Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi....

Hide-Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie

VTOS
The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) provides a range of courses to meet the education and training needs of unemployed people. This scheme allows successful applicants to keep their Social Welfare Allowances while attending their course in the college.

Please note: Places are LIMITED on the VTOS programme and are prioritised on the basis of:
(i) Educational need
(ii) Period of time in receipt of Social Welfare payments

BTEA
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) is a scheme for unemployed people, lone parents and people with disabilities who are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection. DSP are the decision makers in relation to who will be awarded BTEA. The allowance can be paid to people who wish to undertake approved second or third level courses of education. BTEA is not an unemployment payment. This weekly allowance is not means tested and you can work part-time without affecting your BTEA payment. Commerce is eligible for BTEA as long as the applicant is progressing their level of education qualification i.e. if an applicant has a level 5 qualification on the National framework of Qualifications (NFQ) they must undertake a course that leads to a level 6 qualification at least. Further Information is available at www.studentfinance.ie.

Detailed information on fees for all courses is available on the website.

Expand+Places on courses are limited, early application is advisable.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM
The application form can be completed online at www.kinsalecollege.ie. When you apply online you will receive a personal acc...

Hide-Places on courses are limited, early application is advisable.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1: COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM
The application form can be completed online at www.kinsalecollege.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
CIT Crawford BA (hons) Fine Art (CR220). CIT Crawford BA (hons) Contemporary Applied Arts (ceramics, glass, textiles) (CR201). CIT Crawford level 8 Special Purpose Award in Fine Art Textiles. (CR_ATEXT_8). CIT BA ...

Hide-EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
CIT Crawford BA (hons) Fine Art (CR220). CIT Crawford BA (hons) Contemporary Applied Arts (ceramics, glass, textiles) (CR201). CIT Crawford level 8 Special Purpose Award in Fine Art Textiles. (CR_ATEXT_8). CIT BA (hons) Visual Communication (CR600).

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.

This course is also linked to: Year 2 of CR220 Fine art - BA (hons) - at CIT (interview and portfolio based) through the Cork Colleges progression scheme: Cork Colleges Progression Scheme.

Year 2 of A8114 Fine Art, Sculpture & Combined Media - BA (Hons) - at LIT.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Practicing Artist, Photographer, Craft Industry (Glass, Pottery), Art Retail and gallery opportunities.