Art & Design for Beginners
This beginner’s art and design course aims to introduce you to a range of art and design materials. It is an opportunity to explore your creativity, communicate ideas and will help you develop an understanding of basic techniques.
| Award Name | Level 3 Component Award (Level 3 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 3 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Component Award (Level 3 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 3 NFQ |
Duration
This course is scheduled to run in Listowel Campus 6.30pm to 9.30pm for 10 weeks on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Entry Requirements
• Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
• Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
• Applicants should have a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 2 when accessing a Level 3 programme.
Further information
Start date 15/09/2026
€200
Fees apply to all part-time programmes.
A fee waiver is in place for applicants in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. You can check your fee waiver eligibility with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), INTREO or your Local Employment Service (LES) office.
Learners in employment may also be granted a fee waiver under the Skills to Advance Initiative. For more details on this please contact Claire at business@kerrycollege.ie
In-person, practical sessions with tutor demonstrations and guided portfolio work. Learners will be able to:
Describe a range of visual arts.
Use a range of art and design elements.
Use colour and monochromatic media to record observations and communicate ideas and feelings.
Use a range of two and three dimensional materials and media.
Experiment in a range of elements and media.
Communicate an idea visually within two and three dimensions including from source materials and appropriate personal visual responses.
Solve specified design problems through visually documented planning and research.
Use a range of tools, equipment and materials safely.
Describe the maintenance and storage requirements for art tools and equipment.
Present own work as part of a display.
Art and Design (3N0608)
Contact our Kerry College Admissions Offices – Tralee on 066 714 9696, Killarney on 064 662 2593 or Parttime@kerrycollege.ie