Advanced Art and Design Level 6

Course description

QQI Level 6 Certificate in Art 6M4029. The overall aim of the Advanced Art & Design programme is to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently in a fine art/design context or to progress to higher education and training. This course is designed for those who want to develop a professional practice in the visual arts. It encourages creativity, increases skills and develops self-belief. By the end of the year students will have a collection of work complied through a series of projects which they will have the opportunity to showcase at the annual Art & Photography exhibition.

The course is suitable for:

• Learners who have achieved a QQI level 5 Certificate in Art and would benefit from a second year to complete their portfolio preparation for entry to Institutes of Technology and Art Colleges.
• Mature learners who have not achieved a formal qualification, but can demonstrate the levels of knowledge, skill and competence associated with QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art.
• Artists who have achieved a degree or diploma in Art and have been unable to practice their work for some time. This course offers a safe, supportive, and creative environment to develop their practice and kick start their careers again.

Course Content

• Drawing
• Painting
• Figures studies
• Illustration Techniques and Practice
• History and Appreciation of Art and Design
• Combined Materials
• Work experience
• Team Leadership

Course Features and Facilities

• Well-equipped studios.
• Darkrooms
• Visits to Galleries and exhibitions
• Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library
• Wifi and Moodle

Employment Opportunities

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

Entry Requirements

Level 5 QQI award in Art or relevant experience

Interview- applicants must bring a selection of their best work to include drawing from observation, 3D work, craft work, photography and sketchbooks.

Mature applicants welcome.

Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry qualifications.

Educational Progression

Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Art 6M4029

• IADT Art Level 8 DL827
• IADT Visual Communication Design Level 8 DL826
• IADT Arts Management Level 8 DL822
• IADT Design for Stage and Screen Level 8
• Costume/Make up/Production Design DL829 / DL830 / DL831
• 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 Education & Design or Fine Art (Second Level Teaching) Level 8 AD202
• TU Dublin City Campus Fine Art Level 8 DT546
• TU Dublin City Campus Design – Visual Communication Level 8 DT545

** Course modules are reviewed annually and may be subject to chang