Crafts and Textiles with Ceramics QQI Level 6

Award QQI Level 5 Code 6M4368

Course Aims

This course will provide students with a broad textile and craft education base.  Students will incorporate new ways of working and expand their textile practice.  Emphasis is placed throughout the course on drawing, design and the production process.  Students will develop their own experimental textiles and fibres using unusual material and the latest techniques.  They will explore how textile artists and designers use fabric manipulation and stitch for craft and design.  In addition, students will learn about ceramic and glass craft techniques.

Course Requirements

Suitability for the course will be assessed at interview.  Creativity and a strong interest in design and learning about textile and craft skills are essential.  Students should have completed Level 5 Art, Craft and Design or present a portfolio of work which shows a competency that they have reached that level.  For mature students, work experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications

Course Modules

Fabric Manipulation
Printed Textiles
Combined Constructed Materials/Ceramics and Glass Craft Techniques
Painting
Studio Practice
Communications
Work Experience

One module may be carried from QQI Level 5

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