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Applications Open for September 2023
Art
Kinsale College Art course offers students an excellent opportunity to assemble a portfolio of work, which they may use to gain access to diploma/degree courses. It is a wonderful course to discover Arts in a nice and relaxed atmosphere. Students pursuing this course have obtained some of the best results in the country.
Course Hours: | Timetables vary from year to year please contact the college directly for detailed timetable information. |
Course Code: | 5M1985 |
Entry requirements: | 1. Leaving Certificate or equivalent. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. 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. Julia Pallone |
Contact information: | info@kinsalecollege.ie |

About The Course
Kinsale College 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.
Module Info & Codes
Drawing: 5N1862
Painting: 5N1302
Sculpture: 5N1918
Combined Materials: 5N0764
Ceramics 5N0759
Design Skills: 5N0784
Communications: 5N0690
Work Experience: 5N1356
How to Apply & Application Deadline
Applications for all our courses will be available on the website and in the college from in January 2023 for all courses commencing in September 2023.
Interviews will be held for all courses throughout the college year. To apply, simply click the apply now button at the top of the page. Alternatively you can ring (021) 4772275 for assistance with your application.
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Career Opportunities
Our Career Network
Graduates of the course go onto to become independent artists or to gain trainee places in art, craft and design, or related areas.
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Education Progression Opportunities
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.
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Work Placement/Experience
Facilities in the Department
Participants are required to undertake 10 days of work placement in relevant setting. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.