Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This introductory Art, Craft & Design course in Cork is designed for creative individuals looking to explore diverse artistic mediums—such as drawing, painting, jewellery, sculpture, and ceramics. It provides hands-on skill development and expert guidance to help students discover their strengths and build a portfolio for application to third-level art and design colleges.
QQI Art – Level 5 (5M1984).
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design - 5N0755
Art Metalwork i.e Jewellery design and making* - 5N1649
Ceramics - 5N0759
Combined Materials i.e. Mixed Media & Fiber Art - 5N0764
Communications - 5N0690
Computer Illustrated Graphics* - 5N1929
Drawing - 5N1862
Painting - 5N1302
Personal & Professional Development - 5N2985
Print Making* - 5N1373
Sculpture - 5N1918
Digital Photography** - 5N1270
*Students may have the option of doing either Art Metalwork or Computer Illustrated Graphics or Printmaking.
** Digital photography is offered as an optional extra module (subject to a maximum class size).
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Artist, Crafts designer and maker, working in Art and Craft Retail and Art related services.