Art 1 – Art, Craft & Design
(Level 5)
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INTRODUCTION:
Course Code: 5M1985
Kinsale Campus art course prepares students for portfolio entry to third level courses in fine art, visual communication and many different design and creative courses. The college has a friendly and stimulating atmosphere and the course is:
- Suitable for all age groups
- Teaches new art techniques
- Taught by dedicated Art professionals
- Encourages learning through experimentation
- Allows students to express their ideas in a visual way
Students will study drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, combined materials, design skills and art appreciation communications and work experience Within each module teachers will lead students to discover new techniques and experiment in order to create personal art works.
The course culminates in an exhibition at the end of the year. Qualification of Level 5 allows progression to level 6.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
- All applicants will be required to attend an interview.
- An offer of a place on this course means the applicant has met the minimum entry requirements set out here and satisfactory presentation at interview.
START DATE:
September 2025.
DURATION:
This is a one-year course. Timetables vary from year to year please contact the college directly for detailed timetable information.
CERTIFICATION:
- QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art, Craft and Design (5M1985).
COURSE CONTENT:
The following subjects may be offered:
Drawing - 5N1862
Painting - 5N1302
Sculpture - 5N1918
Combined Materials - 5N0764
Ceramics - 5N0759
Design Skills - 5N0784
Communications - 5N0690
Work Experience - 5N1356
As a past pupil and as a mature student of your Art course I would like to say that it was a most enjoyable two years and a life changing experience.
Laura Travers
HOW TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications for all our courses will be available on the website and in the college from in January 2025 for all courses commencing in September 2025.
Interviews will be held for all courses throughout the college year. To apply, simply click HERE. Alternatively you can ring (021) 4772 275 for assistance with your application.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
- Students who successfully complete the Level 5 Award in Art will be eligible to apply for the Level 6 Award.
- This course is linked to Fine Art CR220 in CIT through the CCPS. Students will be required to present a portfolio.
- Students pursuing this course have obtained some of the best results in the country. On completion of this course students will have a large portfolio of work suitable for applying for places in any of the 3rd level art institutions in Ireland, the U.K, and Europe.
- Former students attend and have graduated from the National College of Art and Design, Galway School of Art, IADT Dun Laoghaire, and the Crawford School of Art in Cork.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Graduates of the course go onto to become independent artists or to gain trainee places in art, craft and design or related areas.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Participants are required to undertake 10 days of work placement in relevant setting. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
With an entrepreneurial and design background I enrolled on the art course as a mature student looking to develop a new direction. It’s an exceptionally enjoyable course taught by very knowledgeable tutors. The unique strength of this course is how you’re taught to develop your analytical and creative thought processes. In a very short space of time this opened up enormous new opportunities for me in terms of my career and personal growth. The dedication and encouragement of the tutors and enthusiasm of my classmates are what made this possible. I highly recommend this course to anyone thinking of any type of creative career or already in one and stagnating.
Richard Kavanagh
TESTIMONIALS & HIGHLIGHTS:
Julia Pallone
Art Course Coordinator Kinsale Campus
Learn Art at Kinsale College
CONTACT DETAILS:
Ms. Julia Pallone, Course Co-Ordinator
Email: kinsalecampus@corketb.ie
Tel: (021) 4772 275