Art Level 6

Description

Apply to this course from Art 1 or the Art, Craft & Design/Portfolio Course QQI Level 5.

An integrated multi-disciplinary approach to painting, ceramics, textiles, digital photography, printmaking and mixed media allows students to develop their own personal creative skills and concepts with confidence. Practical workshops and classes are tailored to equip each student with the expertise to either continue in independent professional practice or to progress to third level.

Students are assigned a dedicated working space with the use of a wide range of materials and equipment. Access to a purpose-built painting studio, a fully equipped print and ceramics workshop ensure a professional environment for all students. Individual tutorials by an experienced team of professional art practitioners are ongoing throughout the course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

•    Applications are welcomed from students with a QQI Level 5-FETAC Level 5 Award or equivalents and a recent portfolio of artwork.

•    All applicants will be interviewed.

DURATION:

1 year fulltime.

CERTIFICATION:

•    QQI Level 6 in Advanced Certificate in Art (6M4029).

COURSE CONTENT:

Students will be examined in 8 subject areas. The following subjects may be offered:

Drawing - 6N3569

Students are encouraged to develop their drawing skills as a personal language. Students will explore their own creativity and build concepts through research and sketchbook.

Painting - 6N3452

Creative Application Ceramics - 6N3445

Printmaking - 6N3568

Combined Materials - 6N3587

History & Appreciation of Art & Design - 6N3450

Work Experience - 6N1946

Communications - 6N1950

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

•    MTU Crawford BA (hons) Fine Art (CR220).

•    MTU Crawford BA (hons) Contemporary Applied Arts (ceramics, glass, textiles) (CR210).

•    MTU Crawford level 8 Special Purpose Award in Fine Art Textiles. (CR_ATEXT_8).

•    NCAD BA Textiles and Surface Design (AD101).

•    ATU BA Art and Design (GA270).

•    TUS First year Art and Design (LC110).

•    Thomastown Crafts Council certificate, CCoI ceramics and design skills course.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

•    Progressive practice award for one level 6 Art student.

•    Cork Printmakers education Bursary Award for one level 6 Printmaking student.

•    All our teachers are practicing artists and designers.

•    Excellent proven progression rate to third level study.

•    Regular student exhibitions in our college Gallery space.

•    Annual participation in the Lifelong Festival where students devise and deliver creative workshops as part of work experience.

STUDENT PRIZES:

Every year we are delighted to be able to award two student prizes, Printmaker of the Year and Cork Printmakers Student Bursary Award. This will be announced at our annual end of year exhibition in May.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

This course will enable graduates to continue their career in their chosen area of expertise.