Jewellery Making & Art Metalcraft
(Art Metalwork – Level 6)

INTRODUCTION:

If you want to continue your education in Art metalwork to a second year and achieve a QQI Level 6 award then you may.

The emphasis of the course is self-learning and the practical side of the course is divided into four main modules – Jewellery Making, Silver-smithing, Surface Treatment and Metal Finishing. Each module has practical skills to be learned and a project cantered around a brief written by the student. The other part of the course is geared to improving skills such as Drawing design and communications.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

DURATION:

This is a one-year full-time course.

FEES:

€50 Registration Fee.
Total = €50.

Please see fees & payment for details.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Art Metalwork – Level 6 (6M4206).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

• Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
• QQI Requirements

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

• NCAD: AD101 – Art & Design (Common Entry -degree option- Jewellery), AD103 – Jewellery and Objects.
• IADT: DL827 – Art.

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

QQI Level 6 awards may have advanced entry options into some Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Sells, designs, makes and repairs wearable and decorative or functional objects such as rings, earrings, necklaces, watches and tableware using both precious and non-precious metals and stones, and other materials such as glass, plastic, paper and fabrics.

COURSE OVERVIEW: