Art, Craft & Design Portfolio Preparation
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art 5M1985
Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May
Coordinator: Eddie Stapleton
This Art, Craft & Design course is designed to help learners develop their skills in drawing, painting, 3D studies and life drawing, using a variety of media and materials including monoprint, pastels, charcoal etc.
While preparing a high quality portfolio, learners will also have the opportunity to complete a QQI Level 5 Award in Art with the potential to gain a maximum of 400 CAO points for entry into third level institutions. By doing this course, learners are better prepared for degree programmes as it enables them to make informed decisions regarding college and course choices. It also gives them the confidence in their ability to succeed in a higher educational environment.
I would recommend Art, Craft & Design at SCFE to anyone who wants to study a related subject at degree level. The variety of modules is a great asset to your portfolio. Although I did not have a Leaving Cert on entry, I achieved 400 CAO points with the full QQI award, which, in combination with my portfolio, enabled me to gain entry to NCAD. I completed an honours degree in Art & Design History & Visual Communication before going on to start my own design and illustration practice.
Rosa Devine
Education Progression
| IADT | Art | Level 8 | DL827 |
| IADT | Graphic Design | Level 8 | DL826 |
| IADT | Arts Management | Level 8 | DL822 |
| IADT | Animation# | Level 8 | DL832 |
| IADT | Design for Film# | Level 8 | DL845 |
| NCAD | Art and Design (Common Entry)* | Level 8 | AD101 |
| NCAD | Fine Art* | Level 8 | AD204 |
| NCAD | Graphic Design and Moving Image Design* | Level 8 | AD102 |
| NCAD | Textile & Surface Design and Jewellery & Objects* | Level 8 | AD103 |
| NCAD | Education & Design or Fine Art (2nd Level Teaching)*G | Level 8 | AD202 |
| NCAD | Fashion Design* | Level 8 | AD211 |
| TU Dublin City Centre | Fine Art* | Level 8 | TU974 |
| TU Dublin City Centre | Design – Visual Communication* | Level 8 | TU973 |
| TU Dublin City Centre | Interior Design* | Level 8 | TU975 |
| TU Dublin City Centre | Creative Industries & Visual Culture | Level 8 | TU978 |
| TU Dublin Blanchardstown | Creative Digital Media | Level 7 | TU796 |
| TU Dublin Blanchardstown | Creative Digital Media | Level 8 | TU981 |
| TU Dublin Tallaght Media | Production & Digital Arts | Level 8 | TU982 |
| Marino Institute of Education | Education studies | Level 8 | CM010 |
| IT Carlow | Art* | Level 8 | CW038 |
| IT Carlow | Visual Communications and Design | Level 7 | CW047 |
| IT Carlow | Art* | Level 7 | CW057 |
| IT Carlow | Visual Communications and Design | Level 8 | CW088 |
| Athlone IT | Animation and Illustration* | Level 8 | AL861 |
| Athlone IT | Graphic Design# | Level 8 | AL763 |
| Waterford IT | Design (Visual Communications) | Level 8 | WD137 |
| Waterford IT | Visual Art | Level 8 | WD152 |
# Portfolio Assessment / Audition / Project Day
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For a more detailed list of progression options please www.cao.ie
Course Content
- Figure Studies
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Combined Materials
- Graphic Design
- Combined materials
- Communications
- Work Experience
Course Features & Facilities
- Spacious, well-equipped studios for the study of drawing, painting, photography, printing, computer graphics, 3D studies and mixed media
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- Project-based activities
- Outings to Galleries & Exhibitions
- Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library
- Wifi & Moodle
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Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
- Interview – applicants must bring a selection of their best work to include drawing from observation, 3D work, craft work, sketch books or notebooks
- Mature applicants welcome
- Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry qualifications.