Art Design and Three Dimensional Studies (Portfolio Preparation Course)

Course Code ADT, Duration: 1 Year

This course is a one year portfolio course with an emphasis on three dimensional work, from both design and fine art sculptural aspects. Students are taught the necessary skills to research all ideas visually through drawing, painting, photography, sculpture and design. All projects are purposely broad enough to allow students to build up a portfolio suitable for their particular interest whether it is fine art, design or model-making.

Course Content:

Spatial Design, Sculpture, Drawing, Life Drawing, Painting, Photography, Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design, History of Art, Communications, Work Experience.

Entry Requirements:

Five passes in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or FETAC level 4 Certificate. Art Portfolio (See guidelines). The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+).

Certification:

FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Art (AAXXX)

Progression:

Graduates are eligible to apply to progress to Higher Education Courses through the Higher Education Links Scheme and through the Pilot Scheme. Graduates with a merit profile may apply for entry to BTEC Higher National Diploma courses in Art and Graphic Design in BCFE.

Portfolio Guidelines:

PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES FOR ADT: ADM, AGP and ADT are portfolio preparation courses. Applicants may apply to all three courses on one application form if they wish. Advice wll be given by the interview panel in relation to the most suitable portfolio course. Applicants should bring to interview a selection of 12 to 18 pieces of recent observational drawings and paintings in a range of media (pencil, charcoal, pastel and paint). Applicants should also include photographs of any 3D they have made. Sketchbooks or notebooks can be included.