- Location: Bray Institute of Further Education Novara Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow
- Duration: 1 Year
Course details
A one year course in Architectural Design and Technology which will explore the principles of design and construction through studio based projects, drawing and model making. Projects will include spatial studies, the design and construction of a typical house and simple structures. History of Architecture will also be covered including visits to exhibitions and various buildings. The methods and theory of different building construction techniques and materials will be investigated. The course will result in a comprehensive selection of portfolio’s which can be used for entry to various third level courses. This course will also appeal to anyone with an interest in architecture.
Programme of Study
- Design Skills
- Drawing
- Architectural Drawing
- History of Architecture
- Building Construction
- Computer Aided Draughting (AutoCad and SketchUp)
- Communications
- Work Experience
Modules subject to change
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent
- Leaving Cert Applied with a merit profile
- QQI Level 4 with a merit profile
- Mature Applicants - experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
Career Opportunities
- Architecture
- Architectural Technology
- Planning and Environmental Management
- Building Conservation and Restoration
Higher Education Progression*
DIT:
- Architecture(DT101);
- Architectural Technology(DT175);
- Product Design(DT001);
- Planning andEnvironmentalManagement(DT106)
Carlow IT:
- BSc Construction Management (CW417);
- BSc Architectural Technology(CW407)
Waterford IT:
- BSc Architectural Technology (WD094);
- Bachelor of Architecture (WD144);
- BSc Construction Management & Engineering (WD025)
Certification
QQ1 Level 5 Award in Design (5M2208)
Updated on 08 November, 2015Course Location
About Bray Institute of Further Education
Bray Institute of Further Education (BIFE) caters for learners with a wide variety of needs - from those who want to do University Degrees at hontheirs level to those who are training for employment.
They are located on Novara Avenue, Bray; 150 metres from the town centre and within walking distance of the Dart station. The Institute is just a short jtheirney from Dublin City Centre.
Bray Institute of Further Education has been a centre of excellence in the field of Further Education for the past twenty-five years serving all areas of the country including Dublin.
BIFE is a constituent Institute of Kildare / Wicklow Education Training Board (KWETB).
They offer a wide range of Further Education (PLC) ctheirses both full and part-time at the Institute.
See all Bray Institute of Further Education coursesArchitecture Related Questions
- JavaScript Full stack web developer virtual internship Virtual Bootcamp + Internship at LaimoonAED 1,449Duration: Upto 30 Hours
- Gardening Diploma Level 3 JanetsAED 37Duration: Upto 9 Hours
- Advanced Solutions of Exchange Server 2013 Global EdulinkAED 365
AED 2,596Duration: Upto 15 Hours - AED 10,898Duration: 12 Weeks Live virtual classroom
