A New Night class is added to our Autumn schedule
Exploring the Mysteries, Myths & Traditions of Ancient Ireland with Shane Lehane
This 10 week night class is designed for people who have an interest in Archaeology, Folklore, History and all aspects of Irish culture and tradition.
Each class will deal with a different aspect of Ireland’s incredibly rich cultural heritage and in an entertaining and enjoyable manner, allow participants to fully appreciate their relevance and place in the Ireland of today.
Topics will include:
- Celtic Mythology
- Ancient Irish Manuscripts
- Fairy Belief in Ireland
- Prehistoric Archaeology
- Megalithic Tombs
- Aspects of Folk Life
- Celtic Monasticism
- Irish Sagas and Tales
- The Aran Islands
- The Brehon Laws
A weekend field-trip to archaeological & mythological sites is also planned.
Commencing Tuesday 27 September 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm.
Download a printable PDF with these details here.
To apply online for any part time or evening course please complete this form, or phone 021-4961020.
CSN launches new Fire & Ambulance Service Access Course
CSN's new Fire & Ambulance Service Access course is aimed at those who wish to work in either the Fire Service or Ambulance service. Learners who successfully complete this one year FETAC level 5 certificate course will gain essential knowledge and skills in areas relevant to these careers and it is envisaged that this course will improve graduates chances of recruitment to either the Fire Service or Ambulance Service.
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CSN Summer Exhibition: 'Beautiful Proof'
No Regrets: Victoria Tammadge shows her surprise when Christopher O'Regan, Eimear Kelleher and Judy Fisher mimic the art work 'Regret' which appeared in Beautiful Proof, the exhibition of Art and Design by students of CSN, May 2010. (Photo: Dan Linehan, The Examiner).
Beautiful Proof: Summer Exhibition of Art and Design
At CSN, Tramore Road, Cork, Thursday evening, 27 May 7-9 PM
Beautiful Proof, an exhibition of art and design, by students of Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, will open on Thursday evening 27th May, at 7 – 9 PM. Official opening speaker will be, John X. Miller, Director Cork Civic Trust and Cork Vision Centre @ St. Peter’s. Music on the night will be performed in the garden by students of Music, Management and Sound at CSN – featuring songs from the 90’s and naughties.
The evening-proper has been organized and designed by students of Arts Administration. This Level 6 course has allowed the students to develop their arts event management skills by working on off-site events and having the opportunity to take up several work placements in the arts community this academic year. Project Managers from Arts Administration for Beautiful Proof are Eimeár Kelleher and Tadhg Crowley, both 3rd level art college graduates. Paul Delaney, graduate of CIT, has produced the Graphic Design for both the February 2010 and now the May 2010 exhibitions.
Courses participating in the exhibition are: Art, Craft and Design (Level 5 portfolio course); Arts Administration (Level 6 Arts Management course exhibiting Digital Photography); Creative Ceramics (Level 6 course that sees students go on to 3rd level); Creative Textiles (Level 6 – surface and creative design with print and dye); ACCESS with Design 1 & 2 (Level 5, 2 year course based on design concepts); Furniture Design (1 & 2) creative design in exotic woods; Multimedia 1 & 2 (screen-based innovative BTEC course); as well as Higher Diploma in Professional Arts (Level 7 equiv. City and Guilds – client-based course) featuring the work of 4 Furniture Design students and one Textiles student showing in installation spaces of their own design.
CSN is a College of Further Education, part of the City of Cork VEC. Students will have the exhibition invigilated and with tours available for the public from Friday 28th May through Thursday 3rd June, 10 AM – 4 PM. For further information, please contact: Carol White at exhibitionscsnprojmanag@hotmail.com
Picture courtesy Irish Examiner
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