Art & Business - Advanced
This course is designed for people interested in all areas of Art, Craft & Design as a business. The course introduces students to professional practice in Art, Craft and Design.
| 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.
Entry Requirements
Applications are invited from those who have successfully completed a QQI Level 5 Certificate in this area and from mature applicants with relevant experience in the sector or a background in the creative arts.
Careers / Further progression
Progression & Career Options:
Significant opportunities exist for self employment in this sector and developing links to employment organisations is encouraged.
We facilitate specialisation across a range of disciplines and progression to Third Level colleges of Art and Design.
Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked:
TU Dublin (City Campus)
Fine Art, Design-Visual Communications, Photography, Visual Merchandising and Display, Creative and Cultural Industries.
GMIT, LIT & NCAD Art and Design.
& Crawford College of Art
Contemporary Applied Art.
Sligo IT
Fine Art.
Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology.
This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.
Further information
Course commences: September 2026.
Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie (see "Application Weblink").
Further information of the webpage - https://www.dife.ie/application-procedure/
This course is designed for people who are interested in developing a business in the areas of Art, Craft or Design. The course introduces students to professional practice in Art, Craft and Design.
Working in a studio environment students will follow a self directed, tutor led programme of study. As part of their studies students will also complete a Start Your Own Business programme.
Drawing
3D Design
Painting
Combined Materials Mixed Media
Sculpture
Illustration Techniques & Practice
Communications
Work Experience
History & Appreciation of Art & Design
6M4029 - Art
Award: QQI Level 6 Certificate in Art - 6M4029.
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie