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DURATION
One year full-time (with option of second year).

INTRODUCTION

This course is designed for students with existing art, craft or design skills. The course content in this programme provides access to technical information and the development of manipulative skills that compliment and stimulate the growth of each student’s individual creative personality. Students will be introduced to a wide range of ceramic processes together with the formulation of clay and glazes. This course maybe of particular interest to students who already hold a qualification in a fine art related area. As an applied art course it can offer a further range of employment and self employment prospects to art practitioners.

Main areas of study may include:

(Modules at Fetac Level 6)

• Sculpture
• Drawing
• Design
• Appreciation of Art and Design History
• Craft Skills Ceramics
• Sales Presentation
• Ceramics Technology
• Communications

CITY & GUILDS MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE

The City & Guilds Medal of Excellence was awarded to a student of the course in 2001.

FURTHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Students may use the course as a foundation for further studies in Ceramics at third level both in Ireland and the UK and may transfer into second year Ceramics Courses at the Crawford College of Art and Design, Limerick School of Art and University of Wales Institute, Cardiff. Students may continue their studies for second year under the City & Guilds Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma, in preparation for studio work.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Pass Leaving Certificate or equivalent. N.C.V.A. Art, Craft and Design or experience in an art and design related area recommended. Selection for the course is on the basis of an interview and portfolio assessment.

CERTIFICATION

• FETAC Level 6

COURSE DIRECTOR

- Stefanie Dinkelbach

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