QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art

Course details

This course is designed to help learners develop their skills in drawing, painting, 3D studies and life drawing, using a variety of media and materials including monoprint, pastels, charcoal etc. The course content is structured to cover many aspects of art, craft and design. While preparing a high quality portfolio, learners will also have the opportunity to complete a QQI Level 5 Award in Art with the potential to gain a maximum of 400 CAO points for entry into third level institutions. Study is arranged through a series of projects which are designed to enhance and develop learners' visual awareness and to support them in developing a portfolio of creative work.

Course Features

• Spacious, well-equipped studios for the study of drawing, painting, photography, printing, computer graphics, 3D studies and mixed media
• Continuous assessment throughout the course

• Project based activities

• Outings to galleries and exhibitions

Course Components

• Drawing
• Painting
• Print
• Combined Materials
• Graphic Design
• Sculpture
• Computer Graphic Design
• Photography
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Figure Studies

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent or LCA

• Interview - applicants must bring a 
selection of their best work to include
 drawing from observation, 3D work, craft
work, sketch books or notebooks.
• Mature applicants welcome
.
• Applicants may be accepted without
 meeting formal entry qualifications.