Art 1

Course details

Art 1 is a beginners' course where students learn the principles of art and design.Students of Art 1 will learn how to sample and produce artwork with confidence and skill through project led coursework. Students are encouraged to produce a cohesive collection of work/portfolio which demonstrates creative thinking and personal expression. Develop visual awareness and discover many art and design processes using paint, clay, ink fabric and mixed media.

AWARD

• QQI Level 5-FETAC Level 5
• Certificate in Art, Craft and Design
• 5M1984

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applications welcome from with those with an interest or experience in creativity. Leaving certificate or equivalent required and mature students with no formal qualification can apply. Places will be offered based on an interview. Bring a sample of art, design or craft work to the interview.

COURSE CONTENT

Students will be examined in a minimum of 8 subjects. The following subjects may be offered.

Drawing

Drawing from observation is central to the course. Our students learn to observe and record from the world around them, thus developing creative thinking and concept building. Research through the use of sketchbook is also an important core element.

Painting

Painting is designed to develop the use and understanding of colour. We work one to one with the students to navigate the world of contemporary painting practice and help them to relate it to their own art process.

Combined Materials

This subject introduces the student to a wide variety of materials and techniques suitable for use in textiles, sculpture and painting.

Printmaking

Students will explore their creativity through a range of exciting printmaking techniques such as dry-point, mono-print, relief-print and more.

Design Skills

Students will begin to develop analytical and conceptual skills and will explore design ideas from the planning stage to execution, for both 2D and 3D outcomes.

Ceramics

Students will learn core ceramics techniques, coiling, slab building, clay modelling, glazing and wood firing.

Communications

In this subject students begin to build their personal profile as an artist, from compiling a CV to analysing and talking about their own work.

Work Experience

This subject helps students to place themselves in a professional work environment. This gives them real experience in their chosen field.