Art & Design - Portfolio Preparation
This course involves practical studio and location work. It enables students to develop drawing and observational skills and to explore creativity and personal expression through a broad range of creative processes including Sculpture, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Painting and Drawing.
| 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 |
Duration
1 year. September - May.
This is full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
Course Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy.
• Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher.
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
• Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme
• The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.
Atlantic Technological University - Sligo Campus
AU821 BA in Creative Design Level 7
AU822 BA in Fine Art Level 7
AU928 BA in Fine Art Level 8
From academic Year 2023 Fine Art Degree programmes will accept applicants directly into stage 2 of the courses
Requirements for Direct Entry are;
3 distinctions in a QQI Art and/or Art and Design Course
Interview
Portfolio
All applicants by direct entry are advised to also apply to the CAO for a Stage One place
Acceptance for Direct Entry will be made on a rolling basis and early application is advisable
Applications Process for Direct Entry to 2nd Year
Applicants apply through the Portfolio Portal
When registering on Portal State Direct Entry to Year 2
Submit Digital Portfolio and Questionnaire
Email Admissions at admissions@itsligo for Direct Entry Application form and fill and return to admissions by email.
Interview in person will then be arranged
Provisional offers are made after interview
Successful applicants submit final results of QQI/PLC course
If 3 Distinctions achieved final offer made of place on Fine Art Course
ATU - Galway
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art Level 8
Technological University Dublin
TU974 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art Level 8
MTU - Crawford College of Art & Design
CR220 BA (Hons) Fine Art Level 8
CR210 BA (Hons) Contemporary Applied Art Level 8
TUS - Limerick School of Art & Design
LC110 BA (Hons) Art & Design (Clare St) Level 8
A8116 BA (Hons) in Fashion Design (Clare St) Level 8
National College of Art & Design
First Year Studies in Art & Design
Further information
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year.
There are no fees to study this course
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of http://www.susi.ie/.
You will be called for interview in March, April, May or August, depending on which course you have applied for. Following your interview, you will be offered a place, placed on a waiting list or advised of other course options.
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year. Just click on the "Application Weblink" "Register & Apply" above.
Art & Design (Portfolio Preparation) 5M1984
This course involves practical studio and location work. It enables students to develop drawing and observational skills and to explore creativity and personal expression through a broad range of creative processes including Sculpture, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Painting and Drawing. All projects are broad enough to allow students to develop a portfolio suitable to their particular interests – Fine Art, Design, Animation etc. Visits to various art gallery’s throughout Ireland takes place during the college term to inform, develop and stimulate the students’ knowledge of the arts.
Work experience takes place throughout the year. It involves two weeks of work placement, artists talks and weekly tutorials. Learners may also choose to progress their studies into Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
This course is designed to
• Prepare participants for entry to Higher Education colleges.
• Develop and complete a portfolio of Art & design over eight modules.
• Prepare learners to acquire a comprehensive range of skills in art, crafts & design.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Art, Craft and Design (5M1984)
Please Note
A new National Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Course Content
• Design Skills 5N0784
• Drawing 5N1862
• Sculpture 5N1918
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Painting 5N1302
• Print Making 5N1373
• Combined Materials 5N0764
• Animation Drawing Studies 5N1830 ***NEW***
5M1984 - Art, Craft & Design
Tel: 07192 02200
E-mail: sligocfe@msletb.ie