QQI LEVEL 6 COURSES
No CAO points requirement!
Applications Open for September 2023
Art
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.
| Course Hours: | Timetables vary from year to year please contact the college directly for detailed timetable information. |
| Course Code: | 6M4029 |
| Entry requirements: | 1. For entry to Level 6 a full QQI Level 5 in a complementary area is required 2. All applicants will be required to attend an interview 3. 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 |
| Course Duration: | 1 year |
| Commencement Date: | September 2023 |
| Course Co-Ordinator: | Ms. Jane Skoovgard |
| Contact information: | info@kinsalecollege.ie |
About The Course
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.
Module Info & Codes
Drawing: 6N3569
Painting: 6N3452
Combined Materials: 6N3587
Sculpture: 6N3570
Exhibition Techniques 6N3427
Communications: 6N1950
Work Experience: 6N1946
How to Apply & Application Deadline
Applications for all our courses will be available on the website and in the college from January 2023 for all courses commencing in September 2023.
Interviews will be held for all courses throughout the college year. To apply simply go to the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of this page. Alternatively you can ring a member of our team for assistance with your application on (021) 4772275.
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Career Opportunities
Career Options
Practicing Artist, Photographer, Craft Industry (Glass, Pottery), Art Retail and Gallery Opportunities.
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Education Progression Opportunities
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.
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Work Placement/Experience
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.
