Design for Film – Portfolio Preparation
This course is ideal for students who want to create a strong portfolio for progression into Design for Film studies, or other art and design based third level 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 |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
This course prepares you for higher-level studies in Design for Film and other creative design disciplines. It also opens doors to careers in the film, television, and creative industries, including:
• Model Maker
• Set Designer / Prop Maker
• Character Creator / Concept Designer
• Workshop Facilitator / Studio Technician
• Creative Roles in Media & Entertainment
Education progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Art 5M1985:
IADT Art# Level 8 DL827
IADT Graphic Design# Level 8 DL826
IADT Arts Management Level 8 DL822
For a more detailed list of progression options go to www.cao.ie
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
To Apply Online go to "Application Weblink" above.
The Level 5 Design for Film – Portfolio Preparation course is ideal for students who want to create a strong portfolio for progression into Design for Film studies, or other art and design based third level courses. Working in a supportive classroom environment, learners explore a variety of mediums and techniques while developing a personal creative style. Through hands-on projects, students build a portfolio that demonstrates their interest in film design, creativity, and idea generation. Students will experiment with techniques, developing projects in model making, set and prop design, character creation, and other design processes that help communicate their creative vision. The course will help you create a portfolio highlighting models, sketches, concept work, and process development showing your creative ideas and interest in film.
Course features
• Continuous assessment throughout the course
• Project-based activities
• Outings to Galleries & Exhibitions
• Figure Studies
• Drawing
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Combined Materials
• Graphic Design
• Design Skills
• Communications
5M1985 - Art
Coordinator: Mary Clohisey
Email: maryclohisey@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997