Course details

This intensive full-time programme offers a foundation in Art and Design. Students will explore, experiment and build on basic skills in a variety of media and disciplines. Drawing from observation is a core element as is the use of sketchbooks for research and creative thinking. This approach leads to the development of a varied and project lead portfolio essential in progressing to Art College. This programme can lead onto Advanced Art - Level 6 at Limerick College of Further Education.

Typical Modules

  • Drawing
  • Design Skills
  • Graphic Design
  • Painting
  • Digital Photography
  • Life Drawing
  • Printmaking
  • Ceramics
  • Work Experience

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.

Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.

Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Limerick College of Further Education

Limerick College of Further Education is a long-established, state-funded and administered further education college. It is one of many centres of education run by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. LCFE was known until 2008 as Limerick Senior College.

LCFE offers Further Education (Post Leaving Certificate) programmes and Professional qualifications in a variety of disciplines and caters for approximately 1200 full-time and 3000 part-time learners. Its campuses are situated in the South-East of the city on Mulgrave Street (a short distance from the city centre) and also in East Limerick at Cappamore.

Limerick College of Further Education aims to provide high quality internationally-recognised educational programmes, delivered in a modern dynamic environment by a highly qualified and committed team of teachers. Programmes are accredited by a number of prestigious validating bodies. The approval of LCFE by these bodies is a further benchmark of the high quality of courses, facilities, tuition and support structures on offer.

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