Search By Area : Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Courses in Dublin 8

This part-time undergraduate course offers an opportunity for mature students interested in establishing a personal direction in their art and design practice to attend a flexible programme leading to an NUI Diploma. Typically students will complete an NUI Certificate course […]

This intensive seventeen-week course is designed to aid school leavers and mature students interested in developing a port-folio for entry to third level art and design education. Students will be encouraged to develop their ideas through research and working on […]

Interested in filmmaking and storytelling on screen? This course has been created for people who’ve already started to experiment in these areas. Delivered in association with Pulse College and Windmill Lane Recording Studios, the course will help you turn your […]

The graduates who successfully complete this programme will be able to design interiors in terms of space, materials, detailing and atmosphere. They will be able to sketch, draught, produce advanced computer aided visualisations, including walk-throughs, using the latest software packages, […]

BA Photography – This visual media industry is currently in rapid change and progression. Elements like DTP and the world wide web have created a pressing need for highly trained visual arts professionals with a high level of new skills […]

Our partnered Certificate in Animation is available on both a full, and part-time basis over a one or two-year period and is taught on campus at Pulse College. This course covers the full range of topics from pre-production, production, and […]

Photography is one of the most powerful communication channels and its importance continues to grow in the internet age. This multi-award winning department offers you an opportunity to study a wide variety of photographic topics, on a flexible modular basis. […]

The principal aim of the course will be the student gaining fluency at using basic tools such as a saw-frame, pliers, soldering torch etc., enabling them to approach different aspects of jewellery making with growing confidence, thereby allowing their creative […]

This course is for those who already have experience in Stained Glass craft work. It aims to increase students understanding of an approach to designing and undertaking material pieces of work. There will be an emphasis on design and the […]

This course provides tuition in the basic techniques of stained glass i.e. glass-cutting, foil work and lead work, also 3-D work, planters and lamp shades etc. Students will be encouraged to undertake their own individual projects, developing design concepts and […]

During this 11 week course, students follow a programme which aims to encourage the exploration of embroidered textiles in a contemporary way. An overview of historical and contemporary practice in embroidery will provide the framework for students to experiment and […]

This part-time course in drawing and visual investigation provides students with knowledge, skills and understanding of contemporary approaches to drawing and visual research. The course aims to foster the intellectual and practical creativity of the individual. Drawing and Visual Investigation […]

This course would be of interest to students who want to extend their knowledge of bronze-casting techniques and sculptural processes. Through demonstration, and project work students can develop ideas from initial stages, through design processes, to final construction phase. The […]

This course is structured around a series of demonstrations and project work covering the full spectrum of 3D design methods. Advanced methods for building, joining and manipulating clay, surface treatment including texture and colours as well as glazing and firing […]

This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to develop their practice in print and drawing within a contemporary context. The course contains two parts: Drawing-Mixed Media and Printmaking. The two subject areas are complementary and […]

This course, AC02 gives students fundamental drawing skills for Art and Design. Students are taught a wide range of drawing techniques and how to develop ideas in sketchbooks, leading to an understanding of the creative process. In an encouraging environment, […]

This 22 week course offers students an opportunity to develop technical and design skills and to expand their knowledge of contemporary embroidery. Practice based tutorials and demonstrations will consider embroidery techniques, their application and exploration. Throughout the course tutors will, […]

This course is suited to students who have several years drawing and painting experience and wish to develop their work beyond the structure of the class. The course will be project based and will require an additional input of three […]

The course will include visual research projects and demonstrations in various techniques and processes, building to a more comprehensive familiarity with materials and the subject. The course involves students in a series of practical studio based projects, which aims to […]

This course will be of interest to students who are committed to establishing a studio practice, while fostering a personal approach to art making. The twenty-two week course concentrates on expanding technical skills and knowledge of painting processes, while developing […]

This course is project based, focusing on research and experimentation processes within contemporary painting and drawing practice. Students will work through two projects in the first term and another two in the second term. These projects will concentrate on the […]

The course is suited to individuals who have completed an introductory textile-printing course with CEAD or a similar third level or further education body. This module provides students with an understanding of design concepts, printing processes and technical skills. Through […]

The course is structured around a series of demonstrations and project work. The tutors will integrate the subject areas of drawing, and sculptural processes throughout. In Term 1, includes tutor lead demonstrations on plaster mixing, wax, body casting and clay […]

This twenty-one week course is available part-time to students who already have a general knowledge of the history of art and design, and have an interest in expanding their understanding of twentieth century art, design and visual culture. The course […]

This course will provide an introduction to drawing and working from observation. Through a series of projects students will be given instruction in composition, proportion, tone and texture. Colour mixing and colour theory will form an integral part of the […]

This 11 week beginners life drawing course is designed to develop students observational drawing skills. Exercises will cover the main areas of; looking, hand/ eye coordination, pacing a drawing, and handling media. This beginners drawing course is an excellent foundation […]

This course is suitable for beginners who are interested in working with watercolours, acrylics or oils and wish to develop skills in drawing and painting landscape and cityscape. The tutor will provide instruction in drawing and painting techniques including traditional […]

This is and intermediate non-accredited course. Students will be exposed to painting in a contemporary art setting. This course is not suited to beginners students should have completed an introductory drawing/painting course with CEAD or another college of further education. […]

This course is designed for students who have knowledge of working with watercolours and who wish to explore the discipline and techniques in greater depth. Students will be encouraged to use the medium to its full potential and perhaps move […]

Students for this course should have at least a rudimentary knowledge of drawing. This course will allow for sustained perceptual concentration,with freedom to experiment and revise.The course begins with a series of studies,using a variety of poses, Exploring tone, light, […]

During the 11 week course students are encouraged to explore 3 projects. This gives students of varying interests the chance to pursue photography in areas that are most relevant to them and to develop the skills that they feel necessary […]

This course is suitable for students who already have experience in etching techniques and knowledge of the processes involved. The course will provide an opportunity for students to further develop their skills and abilities in making prints. Through a series […]

This 22 week course is suitable for students with art and object making experience or knowledge of design. It will provide students with an introduction to technical skills in bronze casting and in sculptural construction. At the end of the […]

This seven week course is focused  on learning how to painting in oils the human portrait. Over the seven weeks students will develop the practical skill to master good portrait painting. We will use a step by step approach to […]

The course will include instruction in: advanced and alternative dark room skills, printing processes, camera use, studio photography, digital photography and image manipulation. This knowledge, coupled with discussion and analysis, will help students locate current practice within the historic tradition […]

The Certificate in Visual Arts Practice is one of a number of accredited courses available to mature students seeking flexible quality learning opportunities at NCAD. The course contains multiple modules offering choice to students, who can construct a sequential programme […]

AC04 is a course that consists of guided experimentation with a variety of materials and concepts. Students produce a wide range of work when participating on this course and the collective body of work can include; drawing, installation, bricolage, painting, […]