Portfolio Preparation in 3D Art and Design

A one-year foundation course in 3D design and visual communications. Students work in a range of media focusing on the completion of work to the standard required for entry to Art and Design courses in thirdlevel colleges. There is a particular emphasis on the presentation of 3D work in a balanced portfolio.

Course Open

Course Number

28

Duration

1 Year full-time

Certification

FETAC Level 5 Art, Craft and Design AACDX

Entry

Students are requested to bring the following to the interveiw:

• Two samples of drawings of Natural Objects
  (drawn from real objects not photographs) 
• Two samples of drawings of Man-made Objects
  (drawn from real objects not photographs) 
• One sample of Figurative Drawing from life

 

Number of places available

Twenty Two

Principal Areas of Study

• Portfolio Preparation 
• Design 
• Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design 
• Communications 
• Work Experience 
• Drawing 
• Electives
  - Ceramics / Sculpture
  - Photography / Computer Illustrative graphics

Features of the course

• Emphasis on developing critical analysis, design awareness and problem solving skills.
• Experience in the use of a wide range of hand-tools and specialist work-shop practices.
• Work-shop areas for carving and figurative sculpture.
• End of year exhibition.

Graduate profile

2012-04-09

Progression

Higher Education

Interior Design Diploma