Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Art & Design (Portfolio Preparation) course is a concentrated one-year program designed to bridge the gap between creative ambition and entry into world-class Art and Design universities. The curriculum is centered on the production of a diverse and sophisticated portfolio, encompassing traditional fine art practices like painting and sculpture alongside modern digital photography and film. The course is highly flexible, supporting individual interpretation across various pathways—whether your interest lies in fashion, illustration, or fine art—ensuring your portfolio reflects your specific creative identity.
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Drawing 5N1862
Sculpture 5N1918
Work Experience 5N1356
Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design 5N0755
Combined Materials 5N0764
Fine Art and Graphics Photo Imaging 5N5329
Figure Studies 5N1869
Communications 5N0690
Painting 5N1302
Printmaking 5N1373
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
ADM Portfolios are suitable for applications to all national BA degree and HND programmes in the areas of fine art, sculpture, painting, printmaking, design, fashion design, photography, display, and character design for stage and screen. Graduates progress to courses in Higher Education institutions in Ireland and Europe
