Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This one-year Art & Design course is a foundation year in art and design. A foundation in art and design provides the fundamental knowledge and understanding of art and design processes to provide a good basis for further study in any related area. During the year students will learn to draw, and learn about the variety of ways that drawing can be used, e.g. life-drawing, drawing for design purposes etc. Other areas of study are; painting and colour, 3-D and sculpture, printmaking, mixed media and collage, art history, graphic design.
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
QQI Level 5 Award in Art (5M1985)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Drawing 5N1862
Painting 5N1302
Sculpture 5N1918
Problem Solving 5N1615
Work Experience 5N1356
Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design 5N0755
Collage Techniques 5N0761
Printmaking 5N1373
Optional Module: Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.
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
You can then use this portfolio to gain entry to third level Higher Education art and design colleges in Ireland, the UK or even further afield. This course gives you the time to consider if a future in art and design is for you and to choose the college and course that suits you best.
