Art, Craft & Mixed Media

QQI LEVEL 5 CERTIFICATE IN ART 5M1985 (More about QQI)

In the Level 5 Art, Craft & Mixed Media course, students will have the opportunity to explore their individual creative interests through a wide variety of artistic processes. Working in a studio-style classroom environment, learners can experiment, share ideas, and develop their own personal style while engaging with both traditional and contemporary techniques. Students will work with a broad range of materials and methods, including collage, embroidery, printmaking, painting, drawing, sculpture, relief techniques, and mixed-media approaches.

The course leads to a QQI Level 5 Award in Art. Graduates will have the option to progress to the Level 6 Art course within the college. Students will also take part in the end-of-year exhibition, gaining experience in presenting and showcasing their work professionally.

Employment Opportunities

  • Art Administrator
  • Gallery Assistant.
  • Practising Artist
  • Community Arts Worker
  • Studio Technician
  • Workshop Facilitator

Course content

  • Figure Studies
  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Sculpture
  • Combined Materials
  • Graphic Design or Design Skills
  • Communications
  • Work Experience

Course features and facilities

Course features

  • Continuous assessment throughout the course
  • Project-based activities
  • Outings to Galleries & Exhibitions

Course Facilities

Spacious, well-equipped studios for the study of drawing, painting, photography, printing, computer graphics, 3D studies and mixed media

Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library

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.

Education progression

Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Art 5M1985
IADTArt#Level 8DL827
IADTGraphic Design#Level 8DL826
IADTArts ManagementLevel 8DL822

For a more detailed list of progression options please www.cao.ie

For more progression options

IADTAnimation#Level 8DL832
IADTDesign for Film#Level 8DL845
NCADArt and Design (Common Entry)*Level 8AD101
NCADFine Art*Level 8AD204
NCADGraphic Design and Moving Image Design*Level 8AD102
NCADTextile & Surface Design and Jewellery & Objects*Level 8AD103
NCADEducation & Design or Fine Art (2nd Level Teaching)*GLevel 8AD202
NCADFashion Design*Level 8AD211
TU Dublin City CentreFine Art*Level 8TU974
TU Dublin City CentreDesign – Visual Communication*Level 8TU973
TU Dublin City CentreInterior Design*Level 8TU975
TU Dublin City CentreCreative Industries & Visual CultureLevel 8TU978
TU Dublin BlanchardstownCreative Digital MediaLevel 7TU796
TU Dublin BlanchardstownCreative Digital MediaLevel 8TU981
TU Dublin TallaghtMedia Production & Digital ArtsLevel 8TU982
Marino Institute of EducationEducation studies GLevel 8CM010
South East TUArt*Level 8CW038
South East TUVisual Communications and DesignLevel 7CW047
South East TUArt*Level 7CW057
South East TUVisual Communications and DesignLevel 8CW088
TU SouthAnimation and Illustration*Level 8AL861
TU SouthGraphic Design#Level 8AL763
South East TUDesign (Visual Communications)Level 8WD137
South East TUVisual ArtLevel 8WD152
*Portfolio Assessment or Audition # Portfolio Assessment / Audition / Project Day G Garda Vetting Required

Student Work 2025

Course modules are reviewed annually and may be subject to change