Design for Film – Portfolio Preparation (Level 5 certificate)

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

The Level 5 Design for Film – Portfolio Preparation course is ideal for students who want to create a strong portfolio for progression into Design for Film studies, or other art and design based third level courses. Working in a supportive classroom environment, learners explore a variety of mediums and techniques while developing a personal creative style. Through hands-on projects, students build a portfolio that demonstrates their interest in film design, creativity, and idea generation.

Students will experiment with techniques, developing projects in model making, set and prop design, character creation, and other design processes that help communicate their creative vision.

The course will help you create a portfolio highlighting models, sketches, concept work, and process development showing your creative ideas and interest in film.

Employment Opportunities

This course prepares you for higher-level studies in Design for Film and other creative design disciplines. It also opens doors to careers in the film, television, and creative industries, including:

  • Model Maker
  • Set Designer / Prop Maker
  • Character Creator / Concept Designer
  • Workshop Facilitator / Studio Technician
  • Creative Roles in Media & Entertainment

Course content

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

Course features and facilities

  • 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
  • Opportunities for collaboration with Acting for Theatre and Film students

Entry requirements

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

Course modules are reviewed annually and may be subject to change