Art (Art) Level 6

The drawing module aims to build upon foundational skills, fostering creativity and independent practice through various drawing techniques and approaches. Students are encouraged to explore ideas through experimentations to develop a more personal approach with mediums of their choice.

The painting module, aims to develop students’ artistic skills and creativity through exploring various painting techniques and media,
The module encourages experimentation and self-expression through diverse painting approaches, allowing students to explore their artistic vision and build a strong body of work.

Level 6 Combined Materials tends to be much more self motivated than level 5, with an emphasis on experimentation and research which is documented in their sketchbooks.

The student will learn more advanced techniques which they may use for the 3 projects they have been set. Some of these techniques include free machine embroidery, eco printing, embellishing

Students spend some time in self-directed exploration of various materials of their choice: eg. clay, paper, wire, wax, wire, plaster within the confines of 4 briefs. Experimentation and research is the foundation of this year in sculpture, resulting in 4 resolved pieces by the end of the year. There is also an option to cast a bronze sculpture at a foundry near Crosshaven in Cork. Most students have one resolved bronze piece for exhibition at the end of the year.

The Exhibition Techniques module aims to equip students with advanced skills for organizing and presenting art exhibitions, including practical experience in preparing and curating displays, understanding exhibition spaces, curating and selecting artworks.

Communications is a mandatory module on most QQI level 6 courses.

• Students will acquire excellent communications skills to ensure maximum participation in vocational, personal, and interpersonal contexts
• They will become aware of the importance and impacts of modern communications and to acquire effective digital citizenship skills for navigating the digital environment in a variety of contexts
• They will learn how to apply communication theory and techniques appropriately in different contexts
• They will develop the appropriate level of literacy skills and academic & vocational language related to communications through the medium of the indicative content
• They will learn to exercise substantial personal autonomy and responsibility
• Skills include: writing, research, speaking, non-verbal, listening, visual and digital.

Work Experience is a mandatory module on most QQI level 6 courses.
Students must complete a minimum of 60 hours of work placement related to their course.

• Students will participate in a placement and develop an understanding of and/or demonstrate the skills required for work at a level of higher craft, junior technician or supervisory role, through supervised work and observation
• They learn to analyse the world of work and employment, including the rights
and responsibilities of both the employer and employee
• They will learn to plan and prepare for successful participation in a relevant work placement
• They learn to reflect on preparation, undertaking and completion of their work experience
• They develop an understanding of up to date theoretical and /or technical knowledge underpinning practice in a particular area of work
• They learn to take responsibility for their own learning and to demonstrate supervisory skills in the future/or consolidate existing supervisory skills
• They reflect on challenges and opportunities in the chosen vocational area to include the options of future education, training and employment.
• They to evaluate their work placement experience based on feedback from their supervisor and its impact on personal career choice.