This one-year portfolio course places a strong emphasis on design, such as costume design, product design, model making, props, design for stage and screen, design for street theatre, craft design and fashion and set design.
You will be taught the necessary skills to research all ideas visually, through drawing, painting, photography, sculpture and design.
Assignment work is purposely broad enough to allow you to build up a portfolio suitable for your area of particular interest, whether it is fine art or design.
| College | City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot |
| Course ID | 203166 |
| Course Location | Ballyfermot, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 10 |
| Course Category | Art Portfolio, Art |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art |
| Course Start Date | 16th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Fee | €150 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in this college Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+) CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English. Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students. A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number. The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+) Minimum entry requirements for all level 5 courses QQI Level 4 award or equivalent Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or a relevant QQI Level 4 certificate In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course you will also need to provide a portfolio of your recent work. Please see the ‘Portfolio Guidelines’ for details. |
| Course Code | ADT |
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Why choose Art, Graphics And Printmaking? This course enables you to create a dynamic portfolio.
