Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Portfolio Preparation program provides a rigorous foundation in art, craft, and design, tailored for students aiming for higher education in Ireland or abroad. The curriculum emphasizes the development of original ideas through intensive drawing and personal research. By exploring a broad spectrum of creative disciplines, learners identify their individual strengths and refine their artistic focus. The course is specifically structured to produce a balanced, professional portfolio that showcases both technical proficiency and a unique creative voice.
QQI Art 5M1985 NFQ Level 5
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Communications Level 5
Design Skills
Drawing
Painting
Personal Professional Development
Sculpture
Image Processing
Combined Materials
Photographic Techniques
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
Entry-level roles in art studios, design firms, and media production houses.Opportunity to progress to Level 6 Further Education courses to further refine technical or artistic skills.
