| Course Name |
Art Craft & Design |
| Course Provider |
St. John's Central College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Cork ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M1984 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Course Content |
Expand+If you can say YES to any one of the following then this may well be the course for you:
- Always had an interest in art and would like to learn more.
Creative & want to try different subjects to find out what you enjoy most.
- Want to prepare...
Hide-If you can say YES to any one of the following then this may well be the course for you:
- Always had an interest in art and would like to learn more.
Creative & want to try different subjects to find out what you enjoy most.
- Want to prepare a portfolio for application to Art & Design Colleges.
- Like to get hands on experience exploring different materials and art forms.
- Improve your skills in Art, Craft & Design.
- Start a career as an Artist, Craftsperson or Designer.
Students work with an Art & Design or Art & Craft emphasis. Our Philosophy is simple – explore, express, create. Portfolio Preparation assistance for those applying to Art & Design Colleges.
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| FET Code |
5M1984 - Art, Craft and Design |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Certification
QQI Art, Craft & Design Level 5, Code 5M1984
Work Placement /Experience
Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+Upon receipt of a Letter of offer, a successful applicant may secure a place on the programme by paying within 5 working days a minimum deposit. Applicants will forfeit their place of offer if the registration process as laid down is not adhered to.
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Hide-Upon receipt of a Letter of offer, a successful applicant may secure a place on the programme by paying within 5 working days a minimum deposit. Applicants will forfeit their place of offer if the registration process as laid down is not adhered to.
Details of charges relating to this course:
Student Services Fee: €250
QQI Service: €50
Government PLC Charge €200
Materials: €50
Total - €550
The procedure for online payments is as follows:
- A minimum deposit as outlined in the Letter of Offer must be paid online by the applicant using his/her username and password on the St John’s Admissions System and the balance of charges must be paid before class commences.
- Applicants are requested to present a Birth Certificate or Passport and a certified copy of their Leaving Certificate results if available.
Medical Card Holders & Vocational, Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS), New Directions and Applied Computer Training applicants:
- Medical Card Holders may exempt from exam fees and reduce the balance of their charges.
- There are no charges to VTOS applicants, and funded programmes such as New Directions and Applied Computer Training applicants.
Refund of Payments:
- Where a student subsequently does not take up their place on a course they may apply for a refund. Refunds will not be paid after October 31st in any year.
- In the case of all Refunds, a charge will be retained by the College to cover Administration Costs incurred.
- Should there be a difficulty with any of the above; the college will help in any possible.
International Students from Non-EU countries - see college website for details of fees applicable.
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| Financial Support |
Maintenance Grants for Students attending Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLC)
For details of Student Grants go to:
http://www.corketb.ie/grants
All student grant applications are to be made through SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) through
www.studentfinance.ie
For grant queries contact:
Christine Delea
cdelea@stjohnscollege.ie |
| Interview |
Interviews: First Round - Week of 3rd April, Animal Care - May 22nd, 23rd & 24th, Second Round - Week of May 29th 2017. Third Round - August / September 2017. |
| Portfolio |
All applicants are interviewed and they should bring between five and ten examples of their own creative work. |
| Application Date |
Expand+Applications for 2017
Applications for all courses can be made online at: www.stjohnscollege.ie
Applications are invited from early January of each year or once the college’s Online Admissions System becomes live.
Step 1
An online application...
Hide-Applications for 2017
Applications for all courses can be made online at: www.stjohnscollege.ie
Applications are invited from early January of each year or once the college’s Online Admissions System becomes live.
Step 1
An online application form (only in exceptional circumstance should a hard copy application form be completed) and submitted through the college’s Admissions System accessed through the college website www.stjohnscollege.ie All applications are acknowledged by an automated email.
Currently the college operates three round of offers in March, May and late August/early September, however some programmes alternate interview arrangements posted on individual programme pages on the college website.
Step 2
Places are offered subject a satisfactory interview and meeting the requirements of the programme as laid out in the individual course outlines as displayed in the college website.
Once the criteria above are met a Letter of Offer is issued outlining the registration process and charges to be paid. Upon receipt of a Letter of offer, a successful applicant may secure a place on the programme by paying within 5 working days a minimum deposit. Applicants will forfeit their place of offer if the registration process as laid down is not adhered to.
The procedure for online payments is as follows:
•A minimum deposit as outlined in the Letter of Offer must be paid online
by the applicant using his/her username and password on the St John’s Admissions System and the balance of charges must be paid before class commences.
•Applicants are requested to present a Birth Certificate or Passport and a certified copy of their Leaving Certificate results if available.
Medical Card Holders & Vocational, Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS), New Directions and Applied Computer Training applicants:
•Medical Card Holders may exempt from exam fees and reduce the balance of their charges.
•There are no charges to VTOS applicants, and funded programmes such as New Directions and Applied Computer Training applicants.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses begin in mid-September with a Welcome & Orientation Session. Participants who do not attend the first day of the course may forfeit their place unless written notice is received to the college admissions office beforehand. |
| Subjects Taught |
Drawing (including Life Drawing with models) 5N1862
Painting 5N1302
Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design 5N0755
Sculpture (including assemblage and ceramics) 5N1918
Design Skills 5N0784
Combined Materials – Mixed
Media & Fiber Art 5N0764
Art Woodwork (Wood carving)* 5N1559
Art Metalwork (Jewellery)* 5N1649
Graphic Design Skills* & Computer Graphics 5N1978
Digital Photography 5N1270
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Work Experience 5N1356 |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students welcome |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Education Progression Opportunities
QQI Art 6M4029
CIT: CR220; CR210; CR600
LIT: LC110
WIT: WD137, WD152
IADT, Dún Laoghaire: AD101, AD202, DL827
See: http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac
Career Opportunities
Artist, Crafts designer and maker, working in Art and Craft Retail and Art related services. |
| Further Enquiries |
Online applications can be made at:
www.stjohnscollege.ie
For further information email:
artcraftdesign@stjohnscollege.ie
or contact the college main office at
St John's Central College,
Tel: 021 425 5500
Email: info@stjohnscollege.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |