Art and Design with Portfolio 5M1985

Course description

This course had 100% progression in both
2021 and 2022.

CERTIFICATION
• Level 5 Art 5M1985

WHAT IS AN ART AND DESIGN WITH
PORTFOLIO COURSE?
This is a portfolio preparation and general art course for
students who wish to gain entry to a third level art college
in Ireland or abroad.
The emphasis will be placed on the preparation of a
balanced portfolio as well as developing skills in the art,
craft and design areas.
The portfolio, showing the student’s individual sense of
design and pattern, can use a wide variety of the modules
covered on the course as well as the student’s own
interpretation of colour and design.
Depending on the combination of modules a student can
achieve a qualification in Fine Art or Design/2D. This course
had 100% progression in 2021 and 2022.

COURSE CONTENT
The following modules will be offered subject to availability
or demand and are subject to change:

• Drawing
• Printmaking
• Painting
• Communications
• Sculpture
• Work Experience
• Design Skills
• Word Processing
• Embroidery
• Safety and Health at Work

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may pursue an art diploma or degree in NCAD,
TUD, IADT, Technological University of the Shannon,
Limerick and Athlone, South East Technological University
Carlow, Atlantic Technological University Sligo and Galway/
Mayo, Munster Technological University Cork, UCC, Dun
Laoghaire, Marino Institute of Education, Marino College,
Ulster University.
They can also access level 7 courses in other areas in many
of the Technological Universities around the country.
Alternatively, a graduate may seek immediate employment
in a range of art, design, craft or community arts type
projects. Many students progress to QQI Level 6 or Higher
National Diploma and degree programmes in Graphic
Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design and so on.

EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
PROGRESSION:
TUD City Campus: TU974 Fine Art (Level 8, 4 Years)
IADT: DL 827 Art (Level 8, 4, Years)
NCAD: AD 101 First Year Art and Design
(Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Limerick: US801 Art and Design
Teacher Education (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Limerick: US800 Art and Design
(Common Entry) (Level 8, 4 Years)
Ulster University: W232 Textile Art, Design
and Fashion (Level 8, 3 Years)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied
or;
• Mature Students or;
• Other equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of
previous qualifications.

Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie