DURATION
One year full-time.

INTRODUCTION

The Art, Craft and Design course is an intensive one-year foundation course that covers all the essential areas within Art and Design practice. Drawing from observation is central to the
course, teaching students to observe and record from the world around them. This helps develop creative thinking and design
skills. Students are also introduced to research, through the use of sketchbooks. The course builds on basic skills and develops the student's confidence in their own work. This approach leads to the development of a strong and individual personal portfolio. Students are introduced to all listed areas of study in the first term. (See MAIN AREAS OF STUDY)

In the second term students may select their main subjects. This choice is made with guidance through tutorial. This selection helps students to both decide between career areas, and make well-informed decisions when choosing a college for further study. It is essential to have a good idea of your personal strengths before embarking on three to four year course at
third level.

Many 3rd level art colleges run specialised Art OR Design courses from first year onwards and so do not offer a wide range of
subject areas The Art, Craft and Design course is one of the longest established art foundation courses in the country. We are proud of our reputation for excellent practice, which is due in no small part to the fact that all of our teachers are practicing artists and designers. Our placement rate of students to their course of choice is consistently excellent. A visit and talk can be arranged for groups or individuals by phoning the course director at the college.

MAIN AREAS OF STUDY

• Drawing
• Painting
• Design
• Ceramics
• Sculpture
• Art appreciation
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Combined Materials
• Graphic Design
• Printmaking
• Photography

FURTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPERTUNITIES

Degree (BA) courses at Art and Design Colleges and ITs in Ireland and abroad. Formal links between CSN and West Wales School of Art at Carmarthenshire College and wirh University of Wales Institute Cardiff. Courses in Graphic Design, Ceramic Design, Creative Textiles, Arts Administration and Multimedia at this college. A full and comprehensive career guidance service is provided by the college to help students decide which college best suits their needs.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Students can choose a work placement outside the college in a specific area of interest or take part in the in-house work practice programme. Work experience takes place one day per week.

CAREER PROSPECTS IN ART

Advertising, Animation, Art Administration, Architecture, Art Therapy, Art and Design Education, Ceramics, Film/Video Production, Fashion Design, Fine Art Painting, Fine Art Printmaking, Fine Art Sculpture, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Multimedia, Makeup for TV and Film, Model Making, Product Design, Photography, Textiles. Theatre Design, etc.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Selection for the course is based on an interview with some portfolio work.

CERTIFICATION

• National Certificate - FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 in Art (AAXXX) Or
- FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 in Art/Craft/ Design (AACDX)

COURSE DIRECTOR

- Lucy Phelan

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