Fine Art Practice & Design with Ceramics
Our Creative Ceramics course is designed for those with a strong interest in design and learning about ceramics and craft skills. This hands-on course provides practical demonstrations from artist teachers, as well as guest artists.
| 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
• Creativity and a strong interest in art, design and craft skills are essential.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
Students will be equipped with relevant work experience to pursue a range of career paths such as self-employed and freelance artists, commission work, designers, and makers of craft objects.
Progression
The Career Guidance Counsellor in the College is available to advise students on the various progression options to Higher Education. Progression is available to IT Colleges through Higher Education Links CAO scheme.
Examples include:
• IADT, DL827 Art
• NCAD –AD101-Art & Design (Portfolio)
• TU Dublin School of Art & Design
• DCFE Advanced Ceramics & Design Level 6
Please note: The progression routes listed above are indicative only, and are based on the information currently available to Dundrum College of Further Education.
Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems for specific programmes with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions
The websites www.qqi.ie and www.cao.ie also offer information on entry/progression requirements for applicants.
We hope that our Creative Ceramics course will help you develop your creativity and craft skills, and equip you with the relevant work experience to pursue a range of career paths.
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students in approved full-time third-level education in Ireland and also, in some cases, funding for students studying outside of Ireland.
Support is available to all types of students, from school leavers to mature students returning to education. www.susi.ie
Applications open from December 1st. You start by completing our centralised online application form (via the “Apply Now” button on the course page).
Our Creative Ceramics course is designed for those with a strong interest in design and learning about ceramics and craft skills. This hands-on course provides practical demonstrations from artist teachers, as well as guest artists. Students have the opportunity to design and create a wide range of unique ceramic, sculptural, and printed pieces, as well as upcycling and using sustainable materials.
Studio Practice
160 hours of studio practice are incorporated into the course, where students will produce a range of crafts items and have the opportunity to put on a craft exhibition.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Art, Craft and Design - Code 5M1984.
Programme of Study
Elective Modules
• Ceramics
• Print Making
• Sculpture
• Combined Materials
• Batik
Core Modules
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Drawing
• Design Skills
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
5M1984 - Art, Craft & Design
Email: info@dcfe.ie
Tel: +353 1 298 5412 - 9am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm Monday to Friday