Art 2 – Art, Craft & Design
(Level 6)

INTRODUCTION:

Course Code: 6M4029

This QQI Level 6 course is designed for students who have completed level 5, or have already achieved the skills provided in level 5 and wish to go deeper in their practice. This course offers students an excellent opportunity to develop their creativity in a caring and professional environment. A team of teachers and professional artists lead the students in their experimentations, which helps them in building up confidence and skills.

All projects are broad enough to allow students to assemble a portfolio of work suitable to their particular interests – Fine Art, Design, Photography etc -, which they may use to gain access to diploma or degree course, (subject to achieving a QQI level 5 award).

Art Level 6 students have the opportunity to further explore their ability in each of the following areas: drawing, painting, sculpture, combined materials, appreciation of art and design, and traditional and digital photography. Basics materials and tools are provided in a nice setting full of natural light.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• For entry to Level 6 a full QQI Level 5 in a complementary area is required.
• 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 6 Certificate in Art, Craft and Design (6M4029).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

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:

• CIT Crawford: BA (hons) Fine Art (CR220).
• CIT Crawford: BA (hons) Contemporary Applied Arts (ceramics, glass, textiles) (CR201).
• CIT Crawford: level 8 Special Purpose Award in Fine Art Textiles (CR_ATEXT_8).
• CIT: BA (hons) Visual Communication (CR600).
• NCAD: BA Textiles and Surface Design (AD101).
• GMIT: BA Art and Design (GA270).
• LIT: First year Art and Design (LC110).
• Thomastown Crafts Council: Certificate, CCoI ceramics and design skills course.

This course is also linked to:

• Year 2 of CR220 Fine art – BA (hons) – at CIT (interview and portfolio based) through the Cork Colleges progression scheme: Cork Colleges Progression Scheme.
• Year 2 of (A8114) Fine Art, Sculpture & Combined Media – BA (Hons) – at LIT.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Practicing Artist, Photographer, Craft Industry (Glass, Pottery), Art Retail and Gallery Opportunities.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

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

Other Information:
Class tours to exhibitions, Crawford open day, conferences by visiting artists and course alumni visitors help to promote the step towards further studies. Teachers will help students on a one to one basis for their portfolios preparation.