Course details

This course offers the student the opportunity to learn how to make and repair a range of stringed and fretted musical instruments, acoustic and electric. The student will learn specialist woodworking skills and develop their creative abilities through designing their own instruments.

Entry Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate (5 passes)
  • Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
  • Applicants of mature years will be considered on their merits

Course Outline

  • Musical Instrument Woodcraft
  • Veneering and Marquetry
  • Design Skills
  • Appreciation of Design
  • Materials and Finishes
  • Drawing
  • Communications
  • Work Experience
  • Internet

Progression

  • Students may apply to a range of Higher Education Institutions through the Higher Education Links Schemes.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About St. John's Central College

The College aims to provide a wide range of Further Education opportunities working from a strong base of creative, vocational and work oriented courses, with a commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and training, responding to local, national and European needs. We hope to achieve this by working in partnership, in a stimulating and supportive learning environment, to enable all to develop their full potential for life and work.

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