Art
This course offers students an excellent opportunity to develop their creativity in a caring and professional environment.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Timetables vary from year to year please contact the college directly for detailed timetable information.
Entry Requirements
Full QQI Level 5 award in Art or other relevant award.
Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirement.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English.
An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview.
Careers / Further progression
Education Progression Opportunities
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
MTU (Cork):
BA (Hons) Fine Art (MT821).
BA (Hons) Contemporary Applied Arts (Ceramics, glass, textiles) (MT820).
BA (Hons) Visual Communications (MT823).
NCAD:
BA Textiles and Surface Design (AD101).
TUS:
Art and Design (US800).
This course is also linked to:
Year 2 of MT821 Fine art – BA (hons) – at MTU (interview and portfolio based) through the Cork Colleges progression scheme: Cork Colleges Progression Scheme.
Special arrangements in place with MTU Cork (CCPS), MTU Kerry and SETU (Waterford & Carlow) for preferential entry for students of Morrison’s Island locations. Go to our progressions database for exact requirements on progressions for this course.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Practicing Artist, Photographer, Craft Industry (Glass, Pottery), Art Retail and Gallery Opportunities.
Further information
Courses commence in September.
SUSI Grant
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full-time Further Education courses. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.StudentFinance.ie
Maintenance Grant Scheme for Post Leaving Certificate Courses:
All grant applications must be made online to a single awarding authority SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), through http://www.susi.ie
This QQI Level 6 course is designed for students who have completed level 5, or have already achieved the skills provided in level 5 and wish to go deeper in their practice. This course offers students an excellent opportunity to develop their creativity in a caring and professional environment. A team of teachers and professional artists lead the students in their experimentations, which helps them in building up confidence and skills.
All projects are broad enough to allow students to assemble a portfolio of work suitable to their particular interests – in Art & Design, which they may use to gain access to a diploma or degree course.
Art Level 6 students have the opportunity to further explore their ability in each of the following areas: drawing, painting, sculpture, combined materials, and exhibition techniques. Basics materials and tools are provided in a nice setting full of natural light.
Work Placement/Experience
Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a suitable area. The college will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
Other Information:
Class tours to exhibitions, Crawford open day, conferences by visiting artists and course alumni visitors help to promote the step towards further studies. Teachers will help students on a one to one basis for their portfolios preparation.
Certification: QQI Level 6 Art 6M4029.
The following subjects may be offered:
Drawing: 6N3569
Painting: 6N3452
Combined Materials: 6N3587
Sculpture: 6N3570
Exhibition Techniques 6N3427
Communications: 6N1950
Work Experience: 6N1946
6M4029 - Art.
Course Co-Ordinator:
Ms. Julia Pallone
T: +353 21 4772 275
E: kinsalecampus@corketb.ie