Art, Craft & Design - Portfolio Preparation
Students will learn how to generate ideas for a range of Art and Design disciplines with the aim of identifying their area of study when progressing to Third Level education.
| 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
Course Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for all Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements (e.g. mature learners etc.) for particular courses may be interviewed.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Non-Standard Applicants
Non-Standard Applicants may be required to complete an interview and/or other form of assessment to successfully complete their registration on their chosen programme.
English Language
All courses are delivered through English. In addition to the listed entry requirements, applicants whose first language is not English are required to complete and provide evidence of English language proficiency. Where prospective learners first language is not English, the standard minimum entry requirements for all courses is proficiency at B2 on The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
School Leavers
Whether you have attended school in Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK or further afield, we have a programme to suit your needs. We have a wide range of suitable programmes with internationally recognised certification that will enhance both your career and further education possibilities.
International Students
DIFE welcomes applications from eligible international students. Help and advice is available for international students at every step of the application process and continues after enrolment onto your chosen programme.
Careers / Further progression
Progression & Career Options:
Portfolio Preparation for Third Level Education is the main component of this course. Students can continue their studies in their chosen area or specialism at one of the many Third Level Colleges of Art, Craft and Design in Ireland or the UK, or progress to a career in a related area. Graduates of Drogheda Institute of Further Education have gone on to study in Higher Education Institutions and Technological Universities.
Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked:
NCAD
Fine Art, Graphic Design and Moving Image, Textiles/Jewellery and Objects, Education, Fashion, Illustration, Product Design, Interactive Design, Visual Culture.
TU Dublin (City Campus)
Product Design, Architecture, Planning and Environmental Management, Architectural Technology, Fine Art, Design-Visual Communications, Photography, Visual Merchandising and Display, Creative and Cultural Industries.
IADT
Graphic Design, Art, Design for Film: Make-up/Production/Costume/Model Making, Animation.
LIT
Art and Design/Art and Education/Fashion/Fine Art/Graphic Design.
Crawford College Cork:
Fine Art/Contemporary Applied Art/Visual Communications.
Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology.
This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.
Further information
Course commences: September 2026.
Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie (see "Application Weblink").
Further information of the webpage - https://www.dife.ie/application-procedure/
Aim
To give students the opportunity to make an informed decision about courses in colleges of Art and Design and careers in related areas. Students will learn how to generate ideas for a range of Art and Design disciplines with the aim of identifying their area of study when progressing to Third Level education.
This award can be used instead of the Leaving Certificate for entry into Third Level Colleges of Art and Design.
Design Skills
Drawing
Animation
Collage Techniques
Combined Materials
Model Making
Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design
Painting
Graphic Design
Textiles
Communications
Work Experience
Print Making
5M2208 - Design
Award: QQI Level 5 Award in Design - 5M2208.
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie