Ceramics (Art)

INTRODUCTION:

Industry-Relevant Skills: The course curriculum is designed to equip participants with practical skills in ceramics.

Portfolio Development: Participants will create a portfolio of their work, which can be showcased to potential employers or clients, enhancing their employability.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

DURATION:

This is a one-year full-time course.

PORTFOLIO PREPARATION:

Many students use this Art course as a portfolio preparation course. There is one-to-one guidance for those applying to Art & Design Colleges including the MTU/Crawford College, TUS/Limerick school of art and design, NCAD and Colleges in the UK and Europe with very high success rates. There is also guidance with digital portfolio preparation.

ASSESSMENT:

• Projects and Continuous Assessment
• Skills Demonstration

FEES:

€50 Registration Fee.
Total = €50.

Please see fees & payment for details.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Art, Craft & Design – Level 5 (5M1984).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:

Participants will be required to undertake 60 hours of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

There is a strong focus on portfolio preparation with one-to-one guidance for those applying to Art & Design Colleges including the MTU/Crawford College of art and design, TUS/Limerick School of Art and Design, National College of Art & Design, WIT, GMIT and IADT.

• MTU: Contemporary Applied Arts.
• NCAD: Ceramics and Glass.
• TUS: Ceramics in Expanding Practice.
• ATU: Finer Art.
• Cork College of FET: Art Level 6, Ceramics Level 6.
• DSC: Fine art (QQI level 6) – Click HERE.

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Ceramic Studios Potteries, Craft Business, Galleries, Artist Collectives, etc.