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Art, Craft And Design
 Introduction
This course has two strands.
- Full-time portfolio preparation course. These students will produce a portfolio to a high standard and will be able to progress to further Art Studies. Places are also reserved on Art courses in a variety of 3rd level institutions for students who have successfully completed the course. (See Link to higher Education). This intensive and challenging course is designed to develop the technical and creative skills in a great range of art disciplines.
- A mature student course. There will be a great emphasis on teaching the basic elements of drawing and painting. All students will be expected to submit work for FETAC project assessments. Both courses are complimented by visiting artists who will give talks/demonstrations. Also students will have an opportunity to visit galleries and artists studios.
Duration
One Year full-time.
Course Content
- Painting
- Design
- Combined Materials (Experimental mixed media)
- Graphic Design
- Information Technology Skills
- Jewellery Making
- Drawing
- Work Experience
- Printmaking
- Communications
- Ceramics (Pottery)
- Textiles & Quilt Making
Certification
FETAC Level II
Entry Requirements
Entry is based on interviews.
Further Education Links
Students in previous years have gone on to attend Crawford College of Art, Cork, Limerick School of Art, Waterford Institute of Technology, NCAD and Galway Art College. For further details see Higher Education Links.
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