Art, Craft and Design
PrintThis is a practical full time two-year course with QQI (FETAC) Level 4 and 5 certification provided under the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) .It focuses on students learning to design and produce craft pieces from a wide range of materials including textiles, wood, slate and glass. The course content includes painting , sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, fused glass, stained glass, textiles and woodcraft, with the recent introduction of jewellery-making, enameling, copper work and silver-smithing. The focus is on teaching crafts skills that can be carried out and developed in a small craft workshop. In the second year, students learn how to organize craft exhibitions as part of their work experience and attend workshops with a the Waterford City Enterprise Board.
Certification
- FETAC Level 4 and Level 5 Record of Achievement
- FETAC National Vocational Certificate Level 5 Creative Craft (5M1981)
Subjects
- Stained Glass/ Decorative Glass Design
- Drawing
- Design Skills
- Ceramics
- Soft Furnishings
- Art Metal-craft
- Wood Finishing
- Combined Materials
- Printmaking/Batik
- Appreciation of Art Craft & Design
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Introduction to Computers
*Options are contingent on enrolments.
Progression:
Graduates have progressed to Diploma/Degree courses in the Institutes of Technology through the Higher Education Links Scheme for holders of FETAC Level 5 Certification. Further details are available from the relevant institutions.
Career Prospects
This is an ideal course for graduates who wish to learn a variety of craft skills with a view to setting up a small craft business. It would also suit graduates who wish to work in retail or in retail related businesses. Graduates also have the option of applying for FETAC level 6 in Further Education Colleges or applying for third-level diploma or degree programmes in Art, Craft and Design.
Contact
- Address Waterford Adult Education Centre,Durands Court, Parnell St. Waterford City
- Phone (051) 852803
- Emailvtos@adulteducationcentre.ie
- Websitewww.adulteducationcentre.ie
- Category Art, Craft, Design, Craft,
- Location Co. Waterford
Course Information
- Cost Click here for more information
- Course Length Two Years
- Start date September each year
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