Art & Craft Professional Practice

Certification

QQI Level 6

Reference

6M4029

Places

Fees

€350

This one year full-time level 6 course is for students who want to develop in-depth skills in ceramics, sculpture or painting. The course combines skills with entrepreneurship and work practice to help students who want to earn an income from their passion for art & craft.

Principal areas of study

Design Skills (Glass)
Drawing
Work Experience
Sculpture
Creative Application Ceramics

Combined Materials
Woven Textiles
Entrepreneurship
Exhibition Techniques
Ceramic Craft Skills

(Modules offered may be subject to change)

“Liberties College assisted me in my application to NCAD which was brilliant for me and i was also accepted into IADT which would not have been possible without the help ans support I received on the Portfolio Course in Liberties. I loved everything about my experience there.”

Suki

Studied

FEATURES OF THE COURSE

Students develop in-depth skills in their chosen area of specialisation, including a deeper understanding of the history and the evolution of artistic techniques.
Students develop a strong working knowledge of Art and Craft Skills
Each student gets one to one tuition with skilled arts & crafts professionals. Work placement experience which offers real opportunities to engage with professional art and craft practioners.
Collaborative working methods.

PROGRESSION

AD101 L8 Art & Design – National College of Art & Design
AD204 L8 Fine Art & Design – National College of Art & Design
DL827 L8 Art – IADT

EMPLOYMENT

This course offers students a path to self-employment as a craft specialist or working for one of the many companies in the sector.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students should have a QQI Level 5 in Art, Craft, Design or its equivalent
Mature applicants who have done short part-time or introductory craft courses are especially welcome.
As this is a skills based course with limited places, examples of applicants prior work will be assessed prior to acceptance on the course.