Overview
Course Duration One Year Full-time
Leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Art
This well-established and successful course is designed to enable our students to develop good drawing and design skills and knowledge of a wide range of other media and techniques.
We emphasise the importance of an individual approach to study through a broad range of projects allowing each student to build on personal interests and talents.
One of the main aims of the course is to prepare a comprehensive portfolio that will help students in progressing to higher education.
Stillorgan College enjoys an excellent record in enabling students to achieve entry into the top Art & Design colleges, both in Ireland and the UK.
Entry Requirements
Candidates should be able to demonstrate an interest in Art and when called for interview should bring a selection of creative work. This could include drawing, painting, photography, 3D work or any other work that demonstrates your creative ability. More information about requirements is available here.
Progression
Students who successfully complete this course may apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of third-level courses including:
- NCAD - All Courses
- DLIADT - All Visual Courses
- TUD - All Visual Courses
- Central St Martins, London - All Courses
For full details of QQI requirements for progression to CAO courses please click here. Simply enter the code for the programme you are interested in or if you are not sure of the code choose the Select by Institution option, then click on Go.
Course content:
- Drawing (life & analytical)
- Design Skills
- Ceramics
- Appreciation of Art, Craft & Design
- Painting
- Combined Materials
- Sculpture
- Communications
- Work Experience
Course Cost:
In response to the cost-of-living crisis, we are implementing a significant reduction in fees for all domestic (EU, EEA, Stamp 4) students undertaking a PLC course in the upcoming academic year. All charges, excluding a nominal, non-refundable, registration charge of €50, will be waived.
