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 390 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.
Employment Opportunities
Direct employment into the Photographic Industry.
- Art Workshop Instructor
- Art Administrator
- Gallery Assistant.
- Practising Artist
- Community Arts Worker
- Studio Technician



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 G | Level 8 | CM010 |
South East TU | Art* | Level 8 | CW038 |
South East TU | Visual Communications and Design | Level 7 | CW047 |
South East TU | Art* | Level 7 | CW057 |
South East TU | Visual Communications and Design | Level 8 | CW088 |
TU South | Animation and Illustration* | Level 8 | AL861 |
TU South | Graphic Design# | Level 8 | AL763 |
South East TU | Design (Visual Communications) | Level 8 | WD137 |
South East TU | Visual Art | Level 8 | WD152 |
For a more detailed list of progression options please www.cao.ie