Art & Design - Advanced
The Advanced Art & Design Level 6 programme is designed for students who wish to deepen their artistic practice, return to art after time away, or begin working as independent artists.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May, 3 days per week.
Entry Requirements
• Level 5 QQI award in Art or relevant experience
• Interview-applicants must bring a selection of their best work to include drawing from observation, 3D work, craft work, photography and sketchbooks
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
• Practicing Artist
• Art Workshop Instructor
• Art Administrator
• Gallery Assistant.
• Community Arts Worker
• Studio Technician
Educational Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Art 6M4029
IADT - Art Level 8 DL827
IADT - Graphic Design Level 8 DL826
IADT - Arts Management Level 8 DL822
For a more detailed list of progression options go to CAO website.
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
To Apply Online go to "Application Weblink" above.
The Advanced Art & Design Level 6 programme is designed for students who wish to deepen their artistic practice, return to art after time away, or begin working as independent artists. This course supports creative development at a higher level while building the confidence, discipline, and professional approaches needed to sustain an art career or progress to further education. Students work independently and through structured projects to strengthen artistic and craft skills, visual language, and personal artistic direction. You learn alongside other creative, like-minded adults in a warm, supportive studio where confidence grows and creativity thrives. By the end of the year, students will have produced a portfolio of work and will showcase a selection in the annual Art Exhibition.
The course is suitable for:
• Learners who have achieved a QQI level 5 Certificate in Art and and wish to further refine their skills and portfolio for higher education.
• Mature learners returning to education who have artistic ability but may not hold a formal qualification.
• Practising or trained artists who have taken time away from their work and wish to rebuild confidence, skills, and professional momentum.
• Those who wish to develop a sustainable personal practice with the aim of exhibiting or selling work.
• Drawing
• Painting
• Figure Studies
• Studio Practice
• Combined Materials
• History and Appreciation of Art and Design
• Work Experience
• Communications
6M4029 - Art
Coordinator: Alicia Falvey
Email: aliciafalvey@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997