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Certificate Course in Art – Level 5

Certificate in Art & Design (QQI 5M1985) – 1 Year

This is a course for anyone interested in art. No experience is needed, just lots of enthusiasm.

Ideally suited for those returning to education, who would like to explore and develop their creative skills. Students will be introduced to a range of skills in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, and Printmaking, and will learn the foundations of art – line, shape, form, texture etc,  and how to successfully express these in their work.

Progression to the Advanced Certificate in Art and Design Level 6 is encouraged on successful completion of Level 5 and this offers learners the chance to develop in more depth a personal visual language through exploration and experimentation with new processes, materials and ideas.

Course Content

  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Sculpture
  • Printmaking*
  • Art Appreciation*
  • Photography*
  • Communications
  • Personal and Professional Development

*These modules are subject to change.

Visiting Speakers and Trips

  • Students enjoy extra one-day courses in Bookbinding, Calligraphy and Screenprinting with guest lecturers.
  • Educational trips to Galleries and studio spaces are also an integral part of the programme.

How to apply

Entry requirements

Mature students welcome. Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied.

Certification

Students who complete 8 Modules will achieve a full QQI Level 5 Award 5M1985

Progression

Students who have completed this course may progress to the Level 6 Advanced Art in Colaiste Dhulaigh CFE or can apply to other colleges through the CAO.

Duration

1 Year

Course Charges

€50

Applicants in receipt of a Social Welfare payment will keep their payment whilst studying on the course under the Back to Education Allowance scheme.

Examples of Student Work


David Begley Monotype Workshop 2025


Fiona Ni Mhaoilir Landscape Workshop 2025


Trips to Chester Beatty, RHA , Black Church Print Studios and Graphic Gallery Dublin


Workshops by Visiting Artists