Art - Portfolio Preparation
This course gives students the skills necessary to develop a creative approach to Art. Advice will be given on portfolio selection and layout suitable for application to Third Level colleges.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
• Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
• Students should be 16 years old or over at the start of the course.
• Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher).
Careers / Further progression
Career Options
This course prepares students for work in the area of Art and Design or students may wish to progress to Art at Third Level.
Third Level Progression
Art Level 5 is a Portfolio Preparation course that allows students to develop their portfolio with the aim of progressing to Third Level.
• National College of Art & Design NCAD, accept this QQI Level 5 award for 8 of their courses including Fine Art AD204, Fashion Design AD211 and Education & Design or Fine Art for Second Level Teaching AD202.
• TU Dublin- City Centre Campus have 5 art related courses that allow progression from this award including Fine Art TU974, Photography TU976 and Interior Design TU975.
• Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art & Design have a wide range of courses that might interest students including Art DL827, Graphic Design DL826 & Photography and Visual Media DL833.
Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.
Further information
Commencement Date: 31/08/2026.
Applications open for 2026/2027. To Apply online see "Application Weblink" above.
This course gives students the skills necessary to develop a creative approach to Art. Advice will be given on portfolio selection and layout suitable for application to Third Level colleges.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI 5M1985 Art.
Modules:
Combined Materials 5N0764
Painting 5N1302
Printmaking 5N1373
Drawing 5N1862
Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design 5N0755
Sculpture 5N1918
Work Experience 5N1356
Communications 5N0690
5M1985 - Art
Dublin College Further Education & Training Greenhills,
Limekiln Avenue,
Walkinstown,
Dublin 12.
D12 DP8W
Phone: 01 450 7779
Email: admin@greenhillscollege.ie