Course description
ART and CRAFT (5M1985)
This course offers students the opportunity to explore, experiment and learn a wide range of Art & Craft techniques through 2- dimensional and 3 – dimensional art. No previous experience in Art is required for this course.
The Art course is geared towards people who have an interest in this area and would like to gain some professional training and also for people who would like to take on art as a new hobby.
The course will take place over a two year period to enable a wide range of subjects to be covered. Each individual student will decide if he/she would like to pursue the second year.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
An interest in art, design, colour and creativity
COURSE CONTENT
Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Combined Materials, Communications, Work Experience and Ceramics
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
All aspects of fine art • Animation • Computer Graphics • Film Making • Ceramics • Fashion Design • Graphic Design • Advertising • Performing Arts Model making for the film industry.
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POSSIBLE PROGRESSION FROM THIS COURSE
Athlone Institute of Technology
AL763 Athlone IT Design (Communications) level 7
AL862 Athlone IT Visual Communications level 8
Dublin Institute of Technology
DT546: Fine Art
Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology
DL041: Animation
DL043: Visual Communications
DL044: Visual Arts Practice
DL046: Model Making Design and Visual Effects
Sligo Institute of Technology
SG231: Fine Art
GMIT
GA270: Art and Design
National College of Art and Design
AD101: Art and Design
Limerick School of Art and Design
LC110: Art and Design
CERTIFICATION
On successful completion of the course, candidates who reach the required stand will receive the following award:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art (5M1985)
Applications are especially welcome from mature students
GRANTS
Moate Business College students are eligible under the same conditions that apply to any third level institution for the government paid maintenance grant.
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