Course Description
Art Portfolio (FINE ART OR DESIGN/2D)
Dunboyne College of Further Education
WHAT IS AN ART (FINE ART OR
DESIGN 2D) COURSE?
This is a portfolio preparation and general
art course for students who wish to gain
entry to a third level art college in Ireland or
abroad. The emphasis will be placed on the
preparation of a balanced portfolio as well as
developing skills in the art, craft and design
areas. The portfolio, showing the students
individual sense of design and pattern, can
use a wide variety of the modules covered
on the course as well as the students
own interpretation of colour and design.
Depending on the combination of modules
a student can achieve a qualification in Fine
Art or Design/2D.
COURSE CONTENT
• Drawing
• Print-making
• Image Processing
• Digital Photography
• Painting
• Communications
• Sculpture
• Work Experience
• Communications
• Design Skills
• Work Experience
• Word Processing
• Combined Materials
• Embroidery
| Course Code | 5M1985 |
| College Name | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Course Category | Art, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Meath, UK |
| Course Start Date | 20th September 2021 |
| Course End Date | 20th May 2022 |
| Course Duration | One Year |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | QQI Level 5 in Art 5M1985 |
| Entry Requirements | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Leaving Cert or LCA • Mature students of all backgrounds • Other equivalent qualification All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications. Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Career Path | CERTIFICATION: • QQI Level 5 in Art 5M1985 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates may pursue an art diploma or degree in NCAD, TU Dublin, IADT, Athlone IT, IT Carlow, UCC, Cork IT, Dun Laoghaire, Marino Institute of Education, Galway Mayo Institute, Limerick IT, Letterkenny IT, Marino College, St. Angela’s College Sligo, Sligo IT. They can also access Level 7 courses in other areas in many of the IT colleges around the country. Alternatively, a graduate may seek immediate employment in a range of art, design, animation, craft or community arts type projects. Many students progress to QQI Level 6, or Higher National Diploma and Degree programmes in Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design and so on. EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION: TU Dublin City Campus: TU974 Fine Art (Level 8, 4 Years) IADT: DL 827 Art (Level 8, 4, Years) NCAD: AD 101 First Year Art and Design (Level 8, 4 Years) |
