Art Craft & Design
The Art, Craft and Design (ACD) course offers students the opportunity to explore the varied aspects of fine art, design and craft. Over the year students develop and enhance basic skills in drawing and design and transfer these skills into other areas of study such as ceramics, painting and combined materials amongst others. The student will finish the year with a comprehensive body of skills and a professional portfolio of work to use for third level applications.
| 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, 5 days per week.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard of education
Successful completion of interview and online assessment
Applicants are also requested to present samples of their work
Good drawing skills are essential
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPTIONS
For those students who do not wish to attend third level, there are varied employment opportunities in the area of art and creative enterprise.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPTIONS
Students who successfully complete this level 5 course may have the option to continue their studies at the Centre, progressing to our QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Art.
Students who have satisfied the criteria set by the CAO process for progression to third level education, may secure a place in the National Universities of Ireland and many of the Institutes of Technology.
Possible Progression Options include*:
CAO TITLE / LEVEL / COURSE TITLE/ COLLEGE
LC110 Level 8 - First Year Core Year Art and Design Common Entry
-LSAD
AD101Level 8 - First Year Art and Design Common Entry -NCAD
AL763Level 8 - Visual Communications -AIT
GA283 Level 8 - Contemporary Art -GMIT
CR210/CR220 Level 8 - Contemporary Applied Art/Fine Art -Crawford College of Art
*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and entry is subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please check with the individual college websites for more information on application. Information also available at www.cao.ie
Further information
Start Date: September 2023
End Date: June 2024
Places are limited - early application is strongly advised
Mature students are welcome to apply.
There are no registration or tuition fees payable to Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre. However, please note the cost of materials is approximately €200 to include Art Pack and materials.
Cost of trip to Florence approx. €550-€600 (subject to availability). There is also an approximate cost of €10 per student for the hiring of a Life Model (subject to availability).
FUNDING
VTOS/PLC places are available on the course (please contact the Centre for further information). The range of financial support available to students includes: Student Maintenance Grant (SUSI) and the Back to Education Allowance. For further information click on HEA Student Finance and SUSI
Apply online via link below for 2023
Students also get the opportunity to travel to Florence on the annual trip.
All Art Students will also take part in a graduate exhibition at the Dunamaise Art Centre in Portlaoise.
WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR THIS COURSE?
This course is suitable for Learners who have an interest in developing their artistic skills and gaining experience across different mediums. We also welcome learners who wish to prepare their portfolio for application to Art & Design Colleges.
Learners will be supported in identifying their individual progression needs and opportunities, including how to prepare for progression/ certification on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) or European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
Drawing
Design Skills
Ceramics
Painting
Creative Embroidery
Combined Materials
Art Appreciation
Work Experience
Communications
*Subject to change
Art, Craft & Design 5M1984.
Award Title: Art, Craft & Design 5M1984.
TRANSPORT
Free private bus transport is available from Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Portarlington, Rathdowney and Mountrath.
Students with their own transport are provided with free parking in the student car park at the rear of the Centre.
Helen Kavanagh, Centre Manager
Mountrath Road,
Abbeyleix,
Co Laois.
email: abbeyleixfet@loetb.ie
Tel: 057 873 1127