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Art & Design - Advanced

PLC Post Leaving Cert
6M4029

Have you ever thought about a career as a professional artist?
If the answer is yes, then consider our Advanced Art and Design Course. This one year QQI Level 6 course offers students an excellent opportunity to further develop their artistic skills and creativity in a caring and professional environment. This course enables participants to prepare an Advanced Portfolio in the field of Art and Design. The aim of the course is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge to competently work independently in a fine art and design context or to progress to higher education and training.

Award Name Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) Major QQI Level 6 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Moate
Attendance Options:
Full time
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Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Relevant QQI Level 5 Award:

5M1984 Art and Design (MBC)
5M1984 Art (MBC)
Other Relevant Level 5 Award
A Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent

All mature students (23+) are welcome to apply

Careers / Further progression

Possible Progression from this course

Advanced Entry Progression
Students who successfully complete the Level 6 in Art & Design in MBC are eligible to apply for advanced entry to the second year of many 3rd Level College Courses including the following:

IT Sligo
SG231 Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (Level 7)
SG244 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fine Art (Level 8)

Limerick Institute of Technology
LC110 Art and Design (Level 8) –

IADT Dun Laoghaire
DL827 Art – (Level 8)
DL828 3D Design, Model-making and Digital Art –
(Level 8)
DL829 Design for Stage and Screen (Costume
Design) – (Level 8)
DL830 Design for Stage and Screen (Character
Makeup Design) – (Level 8)
DL832 Animation – (Level 8)
DL833 Photography – (Level 8)

Galway – Mayo Institute of Technology
GA273 Contemporary Art – (Level 7) -direct entry to 2nd year available to QQI
Level 6 graduates

National College of Art and Design
AD101 First Year Art and Design (Level 8) Direct entry to 2nd year available to QQI
Level 6 graduates

More Progression Routes
Click here for Progression Routes from Advanced Art & Design 6M4029


This course provides the basic platform for pursuing a career as a professional artist, or as a pathway to further studies. There are a wide range of opportunities in the sector, including:

Art and Design Teaching
All aspects of Fine Art
Animation and Illustration
Printmaking
Graphic Design
Advertising
Prop Design and Model Making
Art Historian

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Yes.

There are no fees for tuition. However, charges exist to cover the costs of the following items: examination fees, workshops and registration charges by professional bodies. Please contact info@moatebc.com for information on individual course costs.

Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie

To apply online please click on the "Application Weblink" below.

Drawing 6N3569
Painting 6N3452
Design Skills 6N3446
History and Appreciation of Art and Design 6N3450
Work Experience 6N1946 or Personal and Professional Development 6N1949
Team Leadership 6N1948
Printmaking 6N3568
Sculpture 6N3570
Combined Materials 6N3587

Note: Modules may be subject to change

6M4029 - Art

QQI Certification
On successful completion of the course, candidates who reach the required standard will receive the following awards:

QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Art (6M4029)

Moate Business College,
Lake Road,
Moate, Co Westmeath.
Tel: 090 6481178.
info@moatebc.com
www.moatebusinesscollege.com

Course Provider:
Location:
Moate
Attendance Options:
Full time
Apply to:
Course provider