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Art

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M1985

Kinsale College art course prepares students for portfolio entry to third level courses in fine art, visual communication and many different design and creative courses.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Kinsale
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Centre

Duration

1 year full-time.
Timetables vary from year to year please contact the college directly for detailed timetable information.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4.
Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirement.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English.
An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview.

Careers / Further progression

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
Kinsale Campus: Students who successfully complete the Level 5 Award in Art will be eligible to apply for the Level 6 Award
MTU (Cork):
BA (Hons) Fine Art (MT821).
BA (Hons) Contemporary Applied Arts (Ceramics, glass, textiles) (MT820).
BA (Hons) Visual Communications (MT823)

NCAD:
BA Textiles and Surface Design (AD101).

TUS:
Art and Design (US800).

Special arrangements in place with MTU Cork (CCPS), MTU Kerry and SETU (Waterford & Carlow) for preferential entry for students of Morrison’s Island locations. Go to our progressions database for exact requirements on progressions for this course.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Graduates of the course go on to become independent artists or to gain trainee places in art, craft and design or related areas.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Courses commence in September.

SUSI Grant
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.StudentFinance.ie

Maintenance Grant Scheme for Post Leaving Certificate Courses:
All grant applications must be made online to a single awarding authority SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), through http://www.susi.ie

Kinsale College art course prepares students for portfolio entry to third level courses in fine art, visual communication and many different design and creative courses.

The college has a friendly and stimulating atmosphere and the course is
• Suitable for all age groups
• Teaches new art techniques
• Taught by dedicated Art professionals
• Encourages learning through experimentation
• Allows students to express their ideas in a visual way

Students will study drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, combined materials, design skills and art appreciation communications and work experience Within each module teachers will lead students to discover new techniques and experiment in order to create personal art works.

Work Experience
Participants are required to undertake 10 days of work placement in relevant setting. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

The course culminates in an exhibition at the end of the year.
Qualification of Level 5 allows progression to level 6.

Certification: QQI Level 5 in Art 5M1985.

The following subjects may be offered:
Drawing: 5N1862
Painting: 5N1302
Sculpture: 5N1918
Combined Materials: 5N0764
Ceramics: 5N0759
Design Skills: 5N0784
Communications: 5N0690
Work Experience: 5N1356

5M1985 - Art Level 5

Course Co-Ordinator:
Ms. Jane Skoovgard
T: +353 21 4772 275
E: kinsalecampus@corketb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Kinsale
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Centre