Certificate in Design QQI Level 5 (5M2208) – 1 Year
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Architecture is a rewarding field of work and study that calls for both creative and technical skill in the design of buildings and environments. This architecture course is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop skills and to prepare a portfolio in architecture or architectural technology to further their studies at degree level.
An Architect’s work primarily focusses on creative, conceptual and detail design of buildings. An Architectural Technologist works more on the technical design for construction. Learners will gain skills in the areas of building design and sustainability, to prepare them for either Architecture or Architectural Technology.
The Architectural pathway emphasises conceptual and spatial design, theory of architecture and model-making.
The Architectural Technology pathway develops abilities in building construction and technical design.
Student work: Architectural Design and Technology Foundation
Course Content
- Design Skills
- Drawing
- Computer Aided Design
- Architectural Drawing
- Appreciation of Architecture and Design
- Combined Materials
- Communications
- Work Experience
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Cert Applied, Mature students are welcome to apply.
Applicants will be required to meet with the course team, to learn more about the course and to present a small sample of creative work – for example drawings, sculpture, collage, 3D work, technical drawing, poster design, photography etc. – to ensure this course is a good fit.
You will be notified in advance with a date and time to meet with the course team. This meeting will be held in our Raheny Campus.
Certification
Certificate in Design QQI Level 5 (5M2208)
Progression Opportunities
QQI Level 6 courses in the area of Design and Technology in further education colleges around the country.
Degree Level
Your results on completing this QQI award can be used in lieu of Leaving Certificate to gain entry to some programmes, eligibility for each programme needs to be checked by applicants.
Architectural Technology:
Graduates of this course will be considered for progression onto the Level 8 degree in Architectural Technology in TU Dublin, based on achieving particular QQI grades. Those who complete the award may also apply to Architectural Technology degree programmes such as Carlow IT, and Waterford IT.
Architecture:
Students may apply to Architecture Degree courses – including TU Dublin, University of Limerick, UCD – that take a portfolio into account in their application processes, in Ireland and the UK. TU Dublin accepts the QQI award as an alternative to Leaving Cert, and CAO application will take both into account.
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.
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