Expand+Entry 2022
Score the necessary CAO points and meet Minimum entry requirements

6 Subjects
Subjects O6/H7 4
Subjects H5 2
Maths Grade Note 1
English or Irish Grade O6/H7

PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED
For details, visit crawford.mtu.ie Offers are ma...

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Score the necessary CAO points and meet Minimum entry requirements

6 Subjects
Subjects O6/H7 4
Subjects H5 2
Maths Grade Note 1
English or Irish Grade O6/H7

PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED
For details, visit crawford.mtu.ie Offers are made based on the portfolio assessment results to applicants who meet the academic minimum entry requirements as outlined above.

NOTE 1: There is no specific requirement for Maths. A Grade F2 or higher in foundation level Maths is recognised as one of the subjects for entry.

For the BA (Hons) in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles) MT 820, BA (Hons) in Fine Art MT 821, BA (Hons) in Photography with New Media MT 822, and the BA (Hons) in Visual Communications MT 823, offers are made based on portfolio results to applicants who meet the academic minimum entry requirements, i.e. a Leaving Certificate in six subjects (H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects). One of the subjects must be English or Irish.

Alternatively, applicants should have any QQI/FETAC major award comprising 8 subjects with 3 Distinctions.

Applicants for the above named courses must present a portfolio of work for assessment. The portfolio will be marked with a maximum of 600 points being available for it. A minimum of 240 (40%) points must be obtained in the portfolio assessment in order for an applicant to be eligible for the course.

The deadline for applicants applying through the CAO is 5.15pm, 1st February, after which they will receive an invitation to submit their portfolio for assessment in March.

MTU CCAD will accept applications from mature applicants up to the 1st May at 5.15pm.

The points allocated to the portfolio will be communicated by email to the CAO and to the applicant by the end of May. When the Leaving Certificate results become available, the CAO will make offers in the usual manner.

Expand+Entry 2022/2023
Applicants must be 16 years of age or over on 1st January of the year of entry to the course. For the majority of courses, applicants for first year admission to MTU must score the necessary CAO points and satisfy the relevant mini...

Hide-Entry 2022/2023
Applicants must be 16 years of age or over on 1st January of the year of entry to the course. For the majority of courses, applicants for first year admission to MTU must score the necessary CAO points and satisfy the relevant minimum entry requirements for their programme of study.

For most Higher Certificates (NFQ Level 6) and Degrees (NFQ Level 7) the minimum entry requirements are five Leaving Certificate subjects or equivalent examinations, obtaining a minimum grade O6/H7 in English or Irish, O6/H7 grade in Maths, and O6/H7 grade in three other subjects.

For most Honours Degrees (NFQ Level 8) the minimum entry requirements are six Leaving Certificate subjects or equivalent examinations, obtaining a minimum grade of two H5 and four O6/H7. Candidates are required to obtain a minimum of O6/H7 grade in Maths, and English or Irish.

Minimum entry requirements may be satisfied by the results of more than one Leaving Certificate.

CAO Points Systems
Standard applicants for first year courses will be awarded points by applying the normal CAO points scale to the results obtained in the Leaving Certificate Examination. Applicants are reminded that the points level varies each year according to supply and demand for places. The SIX best results in one sitting of the Leaving Certificate Examination will be used for points calculation.

NB: Calculation of points is independent of minimum entry requirements.

Common Bonus Points Scale for
Higher Level Mathematics
A bonus of 25 points is awarded to applicants who achieve a grade H6 or above in higher level (HL) Maths.

Formula:
• All students presenting H6 or above in HL Maths will have 25 points added to their score for Maths.

The six highest subject points scores will then be counted to achieve a cumulative points score, as is normal practice. The bonus points will only be relevant in cases where the subject HL mathematics (including bonus points) is scored as one of the candidate’s six best subjects for points purposes. Consequently, if HL mathematics (cumulative points score) is not among these six subjects, the bonus points will not be included in the total points score. Bonus points will be awarded irrespective of the year in which the examinations were taken.

MTU Maths Exam
Some students who apply for MTU courses may not achieve the required entry standard in Maths through the Leaving Certificate examination. For such applicants, the University offers a second chance to reach the required entry standard through a MTU Maths Exam. This second chance facility allows applicants (depending on their results in the MTU Maths Exam) to gain entry to courses with an Ordinary Leaving Certificate Maths entry standard and (with a higher level of performance) courses with a Higher Leaving Certificate Maths entry standard.

A minimum of a pass in the MTU Maths Exam i.e. 40% will allow an applicant to replace the Leaving Certificate Maths requirement of Grade O6/H7 minimum with a grade O6/H7 minimum in another Leaving Certificate subject i.e. applicants must have passed six subjects in the Leaving Certificate.

Applicants to courses which have a H4 Maths requirement must sit a second paper and achieve a 70% average across both papers.

The MTU Maths Exam reflects the actual mathematical requirements of MTU and is marked in accordance to procedure and criteria set out by MTU. It is only relevant for applicants who have applied to MTU.

This examination is not obligatory and does not result in the award of CAO points. Its sole purpose is to allow a student a second chance to achieve the qualifying standard in mathematics necessary for admission to certain MTU courses. It does not interfere in any way with an application made to other courses or colleges within the CAO system.

Attaining a qualifying standard in the MTU Maths Exam does not in itself guarantee a place on any course in MTU. The cut-off points for all courses will still apply.

In order to sit the MTU Maths Exam, students MUST APPLY ONLINE. The 2022 MTU Maths Exam will most likely be held on Tuesday following the week of the Leaving Certificate results release. Exact details will be published on www.mtu.ie/maths closer to the date.

If you require reasonable accommodation for this Maths Examination, due to a disability or learning difference, please contact the Disability Support Services:

MTU Cork Campus
E: dssCork@mtu.ie

MTU Kerry Campus
E: supportservicesKerry@mtu.ie

Expand+QQI-FET Awards
MTU welcomes applications, via the CAO, from applicants who hold a QQI-FET award at level 5 or level 6. Your QQIFET award can be used as an alternative to the Leaving Certificate for application purposes. Please note some MTU prog...

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MTU welcomes applications, via the CAO, from applicants who hold a QQI-FET award at level 5 or level 6. Your QQIFET award can be used as an alternative to the Leaving Certificate for application purposes. Please note some MTU programmes of study are available to holders of any QQI-FET Level 5 or 6 award, while others will require specific awards.

The best score for each applicant is calculated and the results are forwarded to the CAO in July of each year. You can calculate your score using the free online points calculator at www.careersportal.ie/qqi/ which is based on the following scoring system:

Each level 5 and level 6 component is scored:
• 3.25 for a Distinction
• 2.16 for a Merit
• 1.08 for a Pass

This number is then multiplied by the individual component credit value to a maximum of 120 credits (a total of 390 points).

It may be easiest to multiply the individual component credit value by 3 for Distinction, 2 for Merit, and 1 for Pass, multiplying by 13 and dividing by 12.

Applicants who completed their QQI award in a year previous to the year of application should attach their statement of results to their CAO form.

For further information and details of specific QQIFET awards required please refer to the QQI-FET entry requirement listing on the CAO website http:// www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac_search

Linked Access Scheme for QQI-FET Applicants to Courses delivered on MTU Kerry Campus

MTU operates a Linked Access Scheme for holders of QQI-FET awards from Kerry Education and Training Board (ETB). Under this scheme a number of courses delivered in the MTU Kerry Campus are linked to specific courses in the Kerry ETB Colleges of Further Education. Applicants to these MTU courses, who hold a relevant QQI-FET award, will be considered on reduced CAO points. The University reserves a minimum of 5% of places in year one of our linked courses for applicants achieving specific awards/distinctions in the QQI-FET course.

Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered:

1. Achieve a minimum of a full linked QQI award to be considered for a level 7 programme
OR
2. Achieve a full linked QQI award, with a minimum of 3 distinctions, to be considered for a level 8 programme.

Complete an application to CAO in for the relevant programme(s) AND complete the MTU Kerry Campus application form. CAO offers will be made in Round 0 (early August) and applicants will not have to compete with Leaving Certificate students in Round 1.

Please note that the KERRY ETB course names may vary slightly, so the application will be considered on the QQI Code i.e. 5M2102 etc.

For further information contact:
MTU Kerry Campus
E: admissionsKerry@mtu.ie

Further Education Colleges Scheme (CCPS) – for QQI-FET applicants to courses delivered on MTU Cork Campus

MTU has a special scheme for the admission of students who successfully complete courses in Further Education (FE) Colleges in Cork. Under this scheme a number of courses delivered in MTU Cork Campus are linked to certain courses in the FE colleges and the University reserves a number of places on its linked courses for applicants achieving specified levels and other requirements in their awards.

Cork Further Education Colleges
Cork College of Commerce
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa
CityNorth College of Further Education
St John’s Central College
Kinsale College of Further Education
Mallow College of Further Education

For further information contact:
MTU Cork Campus
E: admissionsCork@mtu.ie

Expand+The University welcomes applications from persons who will be 23 years of age and over on the 1st January of the proposed year of entry and who wish to be admitted as a mature student. Mature applicants should apply to the CAO before 5.15pm, 1st ...

Hide-The University welcomes applications from persons who will be 23 years of age and over on the 1st January of the proposed year of entry and who wish to be admitted as a mature student. Mature applicants should apply to the CAO before 5.15pm, 1st February. Each mature applicant is considered on an individual basis by the University, usually by the information supplied on their CAO application form. In addition, they may be required to present a portfolio or attend an aptitude test or written assessment and/or interview. These are normally held in May each year for programmes where these are required

Mature applicants are not required to have a Leaving Certificate or the minimum entry points. However, some programmes may have specific requirements and mature applicants should familiarise themselves with these. Applicants should include documentation in relation to any courses that they have undertaken at second level (Junior and Leaving Certificate) as well as any professional and hobby courses that they may have taken. Applicants are strongly encouraged to include details of all courses that they have completed in the past, as well as providing any information that may reflect their preference choices (i.e. work experience/ motivation/goals, etc.). These qualifications will be considered, along with their statement of interests, as part of the assessment.

Note: Mature applicants may also be considered on their Leaving Certificate and QQI points. Mature applicants to MTU Kerry Campus who hold Leaving Certificate results are advised to contact admissionskerry@mtu.ie

When completing the CAO application form, those applying as mature students should tick the mature box on the application form and complete the relevant details. It is very important that mature applicants complete all sections of the CAO application form as this information is taken into consideration when assessing the student’s application. Mature applicants from outside the EU are required to submit relevant documentation in relation to their status in Ireland, prior to accepting an invitation to attend aptitude tests or written assessment and/or interview.

Late applicants (i.e. by 5.15pm, 1st May) to CAO will be considered by the University. Late applicants are advised to notify the MTU Admissions Office directly after they have submitted their CAO application. Only where required for particular programmes these applicants may be invited to present a portfolio or attend the aptitude test or written assessment and/or interview in May. Otherwise these applicants may undertake tests and/ or interviews in early August. However, the University cannot guarantee that late applicants will be called for assessment.

Please note the quota of reserved places on high demand programmes may have been filled in May by the on-time candidates. Late candidates may be put on a waiting list if they are successful. However, we cannot guarantee places to these applicants. Mature applicants should also contact the respective MTU Admissions Office if they avail of the change of mind facility with CAO (i.e. by 1st July).

If you are considering applying to MTU as a mature applicant and have any further queries, please contact:

MTU Cork Campus
Christine Nolan
Mature Student Officer
T: +353 (0)21 432 6777
E: mature.studentcork@mtu.ie

MTU Kerry Campus
T: +353 (0)66 714 5638
E: admissionsKerry@mtu.ie

Expand+Portfolio Guidelines CCAD Undergraduate Programmes

1. BA (Honours) in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics,
Glass, Textiles) CR 210
2. BA (Honours) in Fine Art CR 220
3. BA (Honours) in Photography with New Media CR 225
4. BA (Honours) in Visua...

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1. BA (Honours) in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics,
Glass, Textiles) CR 210
2. BA (Honours) in Fine Art CR 220
3. BA (Honours) in Photography with New Media CR 225
4. BA (Honours) in Visual Communications CR 600

The portfolio is your opportunity to show what interests and excites you visually; it should show your ability and potential to engage in a challenging and creative contemporary art and design practice. If you have an inquisitive mind and want to explore your creativity, then the CCAD Degree Programmes are for you.

There is no ‘standard’ portfolio but these are indications of what will be looked for:

• Make it exciting so your portfolio reflects your interest and enthusiasm for the chosen course as a prospective art and design student.

• Evidence of drawing and painting are essential and should be demonstrated through both observational and imaginative work.

• Don’t leave out large scale or 3D work; however it is sufficient to present this by photographing the objects from a variety of viewpoints and including some indication of scale if possible.

• Sketchbooks and personal visual diaries are vital since they give an idea of how you inform yourself, how you generate ideas and your approach to researching and developing them.

• It is important to organise and present your portfolio clearly but there is no need to spend a lot of money mounting work - spend time putting your folder in order, be selective, judge what best displays your interests, abilities and skills, then arrange it in a clear and coherent manner- don’t put everything in. Remember we are looking for quality not quantity.

• Please do not include work on disc (unless it is motion graphics or video work specific to course CR 600).

Note: Portfolios for the BA in Visual Communications CR 600 should contain examples of any ‘graphic design’ projects you may have undertaken such as logos, event posters, CD covers or graphics for packaging.

Finally and most importantly, enjoy the process of creating your portfolio - it will be evident in the work. Be inventive, we enjoy seeing work that is individual and imaginative.

Portfolio Admission Procedures

• This involves aggregating the points scored for the Leaving Certificate or FETAC (now Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)) points alongside marks awarded for a Portfolio Assessment.

• Points are awarded out of 600 using the normal CAO points system applied to six subjects. A further 600 points are available for the Portfolio, making a total of 1200 maximum.

• A minimum of 240 (40%) points must be obtained for portfolio to be considered eligible for the course.

• Applicants should apply in the normal way through the CAO by 1st February, after which they will receive an invitation to submit their portfolio for consideration. This will take place before the 17th March.

• The marks allocated to the portfolio will be communicated to the CAO and to the applicant before the end of May by post. When the Leaving Certificate results become available, the CAO will make offers in the usual manner.

• In order to be considered for a place on the courses CR 210, CR 220, CR225 and CR 600, applicants must satisfy the minimum academic requirements (please see each course for details). All assessments will be carried out by portfolio review and applicants will be required to present their portfolio in person for both the Fine Art and Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles) Programmes.

Portfolio Presentation
We view hundreds of portfolios each year and to ensure the process works, we ask you to thoroughly read through the procedures outlined below.

Locations
Presentations for CR 210 and CR 220 will be made to the Department of Fine Art & Applied Art, which is based at the CIT Crawford College of Art and Design at Sharman Crawford Street campus in Cork City.

Please note that the application procedure and review of presentations for CR225 and CR 600 will be held in the Department of Media Communications, which is based at CIT Bishopstown campus on the ground floor - C corridor of the main building.

• All work should be contained within a secure art portfolio that is clearly labelled with your name, address, contact telephone number, and your correct CAO number.

• Each individual artwork must be clearly labelled on the reverse, if desired, with your correct CAO number.

• Applicants of CR 220 BA (Honours) in Fine Art, and CR 210 BA (Honours) in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles) are required to deliver & collect portfolios directly to the college by invitation. Applicants are invited to tour the college and meet with staff and students and should allow approximately 3 hours in total for portfolio assessment. Portfolios must be collected on the day of assessment.

• Applicants of the CR225 BA (Honours) in Photography with New Media CR 600 BA (Honours) in Visual Communications are responsible for delivery and collection of their portfolios. The department secretary will issue the applicant with a collection receipt and on return the receipt is handed in and the portfolio returned. Portfolios not collected within a reasonable time period are not the responsibility of the department.

• Portfolios may be posted or shipped to the Department of Media Communications, CIT. However, the Department cannot be responsible for wrapping and return shipping.

Note: If you apply to both CR 600 and CR 210 or CR 220, we will facilitate applicants in holding the portfolio reviews at the Sharman Crawford Street Campus so as to avoid having to attend at two locations.

If you have any queries please contact ccad.enquiries@cit.ie

Note: For those of you who apply to CR 600 and CR 210 or CR 220, or CR 225 and CR 210 or CR 220, we will facilitate applicants in holding the portfolio reviews at the Sharman Crawford Street Campus so as to avoid having to attend at two locations.

If you have any queries please email ccad.enquiries@cit.ie

Expand+Entry 2022 - Restricted Course

Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2022 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2022 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of ...

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Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2022 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2022 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

Restricted Courses
Applying for a restricted course – you must have applied to CAO by 1 February 2022 at 5pm if you wish to apply for a restricted course. The restricted course must be included on your course choices list by that date, or added to your application using the Change of Course Choices facility for a fee of €10 before 1 March at 5pm.

Restricted courses normally require additional assessment procedures, for example, the submission of a portfolio, an oral assessment or interview, or a written assessment. Restricted courses are identified in the handbook by the words “(Restricted - see page 3)" on the same line as the restricted course’s title. Please make sure to acquaint yourself with the additional requirements, if any, of the restricted course(s) that you have applied for and go to page 18 of the 2022 CAO Handbook for more information about interviews and assessments.

Exception: If a restricted course shares the exact same assessment procedures with a course you had applied for by 1 February 2022, you may be permitted to introduce it on a Change of Mind. You should consult with the relevant HEI before introducing such a course.

Mature Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2022 at 5pm, and include course choices by that date or add them using the Change of Course Choices facility for a fee of €10 before 1 March at 5pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Supplementary Admission Routes
Applying for DARE and/or HEAR – to be considered for DARE and/or HEAR, applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1 February 2022 at 5pm. To apply to DARE, you must answer YES to Question 1 ('Do you wish to be considered for DARE?) on Section A of the fully completed Supplementary Information Form (SIF) by 5pm on 1 March 2022.

To apply to HEAR, you must indicate on your CAO application that you wish to apply for HEAR and fully and correctly complete all elements of the online HEAR form by 5pm on 1 March 2022.

Supporting documents for DARE and/or HEAR applicants must be sent to CAO offices before 15 March 2022 at 5pm

Expand+Overview
This studio-based programme prepares students for the professional world of contemporary art; learning how to make, experiment, research and critique art. Students will explore and engage with: painting, drawing, sculpture, print, ph...

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This studio-based programme prepares students for the professional world of contemporary art; learning how to make, experiment, research and critique art. Students will explore and engage with: painting, drawing, sculpture, print, photography, performance, sound, video, and digital media in varied contexts. Students are encouraged to experiment with a wide range of media in order to develop their individual art practice.

The course has an emphasis on individual creative development. Students are introduced to the skills and philosophies of the practicing artist. The course supports the development of studio practice enabling students to position their artwork in terms of art history and contemporary critical thought.

Students can choose from a wide range of media including: painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, digital media, sound, print, performance, and/or drawing, and will be trained in the processes and facilities available in the College’s excellently equipped workshops.

Fine Art offers very varied career paths. The course aims to instil individualism and independence preparing students for active careers in the visual arts or for further study to master’s degree level.

Expand+First Year at a Glance:
• Introduction to Art History: history of Western Art; Modernity and visual culture; including seminars and visits to local galleries and arts institutions

• Introduction to Art Processes: learning to use and exp...

Hide-First Year at a Glance:
• Introduction to Art History: history of Western Art; Modernity and visual culture; including seminars and visits to local galleries and arts institutions

• Introduction to Art Processes: learning to use and express yourself in a variety of media including: print, photography, drawing and digital media

• Formal Visual Elements: making of 3D and sculptural pieces; making & constructing objects and the relationship these objects have to the space they exist within

• Drawing: developing a personal understanding of visual language through objective/non-objective drawing

• Fine Art Studio: the initiation and application of visual research strategies towards the making and presentation a personal body of work

• Art in Context: introduction to art when working in a broad, social, cultural, and environmental context

Expand+Question Time
What are the application deadlines?
The deadline for applicants applying through the CAO is 1st February (5.15pm), after which they will receive an invitation to submit their portfolio for assessment in March.

MTU CCAD will ac...

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What are the application deadlines?
The deadline for applicants applying through the CAO is 1st February (5.15pm), after which they will receive an invitation to submit their portfolio for assessment in March.

MTU CCAD will accept applications from mature applicants up to the 1st May (5.15pm).

Is there a late application facility?
It is very important to note that the CAO Change of Mind facility does not apply to restricted access courses such as MT 821. You can change the order of your CAO choices but you cannot add on this course if you haven’t listed it already on your CAO application before the 1st February at 5.15pm.

I might like to go on an Erasmus programme, is this possible with this course?
Yes, the Crawford has links with many European colleges and facilitate students to exchange on Erasmus programmes annually.

Is there specialism within this course e.g. Fine Art Print?
This programme offers students the opportunity to work across a range of media or specialise in their chosen media: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, film and performance.

Is there any written exam?
There are no formal (sit-down) exams. However, there are many academic modules where assessment is in essay, report, seminar paper/thesis format.

Does the College provide all the materials for coursework?
We have stores in the College providing papers, canvas, paint, clay, inks etc. where students can purchase materials.

Expand+Further Studies
Suitably qualified graduates are eligible to apply for:

• Professional Master of Education (Art and Design)
• MA in Art Therapy
• MA in Art & Process
• MA in Journalism and Digital Content Creation
• MA in Pu...

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Suitably qualified graduates are eligible to apply for:

• Professional Master of Education (Art and Design)
• MA in Art Therapy
• MA in Art & Process
• MA in Journalism and Digital Content Creation
• MA in Public Relations with New Media
• MA in E-learning Design and Development
• MA by Research
• PhD

For details, see crawford.mtu.ie

Career Opportunities
Graduates may develop professional careers in areas such as: artist practice; arts education; arts administration & management; curation; community arts; and art criticism.

Many graduates also continue to the higher diploma and/or master level to progress their career.