Art, Craft and Design Portfolio Preparation QQI Level 5

Course description

Portfolio Preparation Course – QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art 5M1985

This Art, Craft & Design course is designed to help learners develop their skills in drawing, painting, 3D studies and life drawing.  You will work with a variety of media and materials including monoprint, pastels, charcoal and more to prepare a  high-quality portfolio, while completing 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, you will be better prepared for degree programmes and able to make informed decisions regarding college and course choices. It will give you confidence in your ability to succeed in a higher educational environment.

Course Content

• Drawing

• Painting

• Combined Materials

• Graphic Design

• Sculpture

• Digital Graphics

• Communications

• Work Experience

• Figure Studies

Course Features and 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 and Exhibitions

• Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library.

• Wifi and Moodle

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.

Educational Progression

Students may progress to the following level 6 course in SCFE

• Advanced Art and Design 6M4029

Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Art 5M1985

• IADT Art Level 8 DL827

• IADT Visual Communication Design Level 8 DL826

• IADT Arts Management Level 8 DL822

• 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

For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie