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Email cead@staff.ncad.ie
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Telephone +353 1 636 4214
PART TIME COURSES 2017/2018
Student Information and Course Handbook
Diploma
Certificates
Audit Credit A/C Modules
Foundation and Short Courses
National College of Art & Design
Coláiste Náisiúnta Ealaíne is Deartha
www.ncad.ie3
Contents
INTRODUCTION 1 NON CREDIT SHORT COURSES 27
Fine Art – Drawing and Painting 27
ACCREDITED COURSES 2 Drawing from Life 27
Part-time Diploma in Art and Design 2 Painting; Landscape and Cityscape 27
Drawing and Visual Investigation (D+VI) 4 Drawing and Colour Studies – Introduction 27
Photography and Digital Imaging (P+DI) 5 Drawing Approaches – Studio Skills and Notebooks 27
Certificate in Visual Arts Practice (VAP) 6 Drawing and Painting the Figure 28
Techniques of Watercolour 28
AUDIT/CREDIT COURSES (AC) 8 Painting Processes 28
A/C 02 Drawing: Techniques and Developing Ideas 12 Printmaking – Etching and Carborundum 29
A/C 03 Drawing/Print/Mixed Media 13 Fine Art – Sculpture 29
A/C 05 Extending your Visual Language 14 Constructing Sculpture through Bronze Casting – Introductory 29
A/C 06 Sculpture and Drawing – Combining Techniques 15 Fine Art – Media 29
A/C E Embroidered Textile Design 16 Photography 32
A/C 07 Materials, Techniques and Language of Painting 17 Design – Ceramics, Glass and Metals 32
A/C 08 Painting and Visual Research Methods 18 Jewellery Skills Introduction 32
A/C 09 Ceramics 19 Stained Glass – Introductory 33
A/C 10 Printed Textile Design 20 Stained Glass – Intermediate 33
A/C 11 Jewellery Design 21 Design – Visual Communications 33
A/C 12 Bronze-Casting as a Sculptural Process 22 Type and Image 33
A/C VC Part Time Audit-Credit Module in Visual Culture 23 Letterpress Printing – Introductory 34
Letterpress Printing – Intermediate 34
Design – Fashion and Textiles 35
Embroidered Textile Design 35
Pre Third Level Courses 35
Portfolio Preparation 35
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 38
TERMS & CONDITIONS 39
National College of Art & Design
Coláiste Náisiúnta Ealaíne is Deartha
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INTRODUCTION TO CONTINUING EDUCATION AT NCAD
The National College of Art and Design offers the most extensive range of
part-time art and design courses in Ireland. Over 800 students participate
in the continuing education programme annually. Courses are provided
at different levels to facilitate students who want to participate in flexible
learning opportunities, gain qualifications and progress within third level.
Continuing education also provides courses for individuals interested in
returning to education, or those wanting to enhance their existing skill and
knowledge in art and design through participation in short courses. CEAD
students include: individuals who have a commitment to making fine art
and design work and want to continue in practice; individuals interested in
expanding their art skills and knowledge of art processes; experienced visual
arts practitioners who want to return and renew their arts practice; mature
students who are interested in progressing within the higher education system
and want to pursue a career in visual art and design.
Students can access the library for reading purposes and students
registered for accredited options such as Certificate or Diploma courses will
have borrowing rights in the library. CEAD students can submit work for the
annual exhibition, which takes place in July on the college campus. The exhibition is
organised by the evening students union and selection of students work for
exhibition is by an independent panel.
Students whose work is presented and selected for Exhibition will be
required to pay an additional contribution towards display of work.
Website http://www.ncad.ie/continuing-education CEAD OPEN DAY
Email cead@staff.ncad.ie SATURDAY 24th FEBRUARY 2017
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11–2pm
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Telephone +353 1 636 42142 3
Certificate and Diploma Courses: Closing date for applications for D+VI / P+DI Certificate courses, 14TH June 2018.
Closing date for applications for VAP September 7TH 2017.
Part-time Diploma in Art and Design
If you are interested in obtaining further information, please contact CEAD at cead@staff.ncad.ie
Certificate in DRAWING and VISUAL INVESTIGATION, (D+VI) or +353 1 636 4214
Certificate in PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL IMAGING, (P+DI) Students who successfully complete an NUI Certificate with CEAD are eligible to apply to the part-time
Diploma course.
Certificate in VISUAL ART PRACTICE, (VAP)
PART-TIME DIPLOMA IN ART AND DESIGN
NFQL7
Application deadline: June 14 2018
Portfolio – Required
Introduction The Diploma provides an intensive learning experience This course aims to: Course Duration
This part-time undergraduate course offers an opportunity for students who are committed to expanding their • Introduce students to concepts, ideas and Students will attend on a part-time basis for
for mature students interested in establishing a personal visual vocabulary, through experimentation and analysis research processes in art and design, approximately 30 weeks, in addition, students will
direction in their art and design practice to attend of visual material.Through a series of practical projects, • Provide students with technical skills applicable to attend blocked week-long sessions at intervals.
a flexible programme leading to an NUI Diploma. workshops and seminars, students will explore and studio practice, Normally students will attend for a minimum 6 hours
Typically students will complete an NUI Certificate manipulate a range of materials and acquire technical • Encourage students to generate and develop per week. The course includes; evening attendance,
course with CEAD (such as; D+VI, P+DI or VAP), have skills applicable to studio practice. Students will be ideas across fine art and design subject areas, weekend sessions and daytime blocks at Easter.
accumulated 20 credits and then apply to the part-time encouraged to work as part of a group, and develop • Introduce students to visual culture and themes
Diploma programme. Students who successfully achieve their ability to manage and direct their learning outside in art and design history,
the learning outcomes in the Diploma course will have of tutor contact time. During the course students will
accumulated 60 ects credits and are eligible to apply be encouraged to work across disciplines, though Course modules
for year two of an undergraduate degree programme in the latter part of the course, they will establish a • Visual Research Methods, Drawing and Visual
in Fine Art or Design at NCAD or another college of direction in relation to the development of an art/ Investigation, Workshops 2d/3d,
art and design. The Part-time Diploma in Art & Design is design practice, focusing on a discipline specific pathway. • Electives (Discipline Experience),
a Level 7 qualification and is a minor award within NFQ. A lecture and seminar programme in visual culture is • Contextual Development,
integrated with the studio programme to provide a • Discipline Development
Students applying to the Diploma course need theoretical and contextual framework for students. • Visual Culture 1 & 2
to submit a portfolio, and more information on this
and the application process are on the CEAD web- The diploma involves studio based learning, lectures, Application Process
site, http://www.ncad.ie/continuing-education. seminars and self directed learning. Students will Students applying to this course should be 21 years
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS devote approximately 80% of their learning effort or over, submit a portfolio and an application form
IS JUNE 14TH 2018. within studio practice and the remaining 20% is and fulfill criteria for accessing a third level college as
concerned with visual culture. a mature student. Details of application process,
submission deadlines for application forms and
selection criteria are available from the cead
website, http://www.ncad.ie/continuing-education.
Submission date for portfolio application for the
diploma is June 14TH 2018.
Website http://www.ncad.ie/continuing-education
Email cead@staff.ncad.ie
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CERTIFICATE COURSE CERTIFICATE COURSE
DRAWING AND VISUAL INVESTIGATION (D+VI) PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL IMAGING (P+DI)
NFQL7. Application deadline: June 14 2018 NFQL7. Application deadline: June 14 2018
Portfolio – NOT Required Portfolio – Required
This part-time course in drawing and visual investigation project briefs and undertake research for practical This one year part-time course offers students an /media and be committed to developing their own
provides students with knowledge, skills and understanding studio based projects. Project work will be reviewed opportunity to extend their visual vocabulary and personal body of work.
of contemporary approaches to drawing and visual and assessed at the end of the first term and students explore the creative possibilities of photography
research. The course aims to foster the intellectual will receive feedback from tutors on their progress. within contemporary visual art and design practice. Students accessing this course are required to
and practical creativity of the individual. Drawing and have already completed an introductory course in
Visual Investigation is concerned with conceptual The second term focuses on individuals developing The course aims to: photography and be able to demonstrate an under-
approaches to drawing as well as developing students their ideas for project work that can be extended • Provide an in-depth understanding of practical standing of black and white photographic techniques,
direct observation practical skills and their visual analysis. and sustained toward the presentation and display of photographic concepts and printing processes. They should have a basic
a coherent body of work at the end of the course. • Equip students with the skills they need to explore knowledge of how an SLR and digital camera works.
The twenty-four week course includes: practical Through lectures and seminars in visual culture, students concepts and express ideas through photography A good level of computer literacy (i.e. a working
demonstration, tutor led seminars, individual tutorials, will be encouraged to develop an awareness of • Develop students knowledge of context and knowledge of PC or Mac) is essential for students
workshops, reviews, location based practical sessions, contemporary discourse in art history and contribute uses of photography within fine art, design and attending the course. Students with a background in
visual culture seminars and visiting lecturers. Students to critical discussions surrounding contemporary commercial situations art and design and related areas are welcome.
will be encouraged to respond to project briefs, practices in visual culture. • Introduce students to concepts and ideas informing
undertake research, and with the support of tutors, the history of photography and visual culture Progression
develop their ideas for project work which they will; Completed applications submitted by 14TH June 2018. The Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging is
plan, research, evaluate and present for display. Overview of Content a part-time Certificate. On completion of the course
The course will include instruction in: advanced and students will have accumulated 20 credits at under-
The course is within the NFQ and carries 20 ECTS alternative dark room skills, printing processes, camera graduate level (NFQL6).
credits. Drawing and visual investigation involves a use, studio photography, digital photography and
minimum of six hours tutor contact time over a twenty image manipulation. This knowledge, coupled with Completed portfolio and applications submitted by
four week period (approx. 144 hours) and students discussion and analysis, will help students locate current 14TH June 2018.
will undertake additional self-directed learning outside practice within the historic tradition of photography.
of the course. The total student learning effort is Through a seminar programme students will be
approximately 400 hours of learning. encouraged to engage critically with the profound
changes in photographic media and to make pertinent
Course content choices in relation to how they use the photographic
At the outset students will participate in a series of medium. Students will undertake a historical and
workshops and exercises to support the development theoretical component and make use of the gallery
of skills in observation, visual investigation, ideas and museum facilities in the vicinity of the college.
generation, research and explore the use of a range Website http://www.ncad.ie/continuing-education
of materials and techniques. Practical sessions on; Website http://www.ncad.ie/continuing-education Who is the course for? Email cead@staff.ncad.ie
notebook development and ideas generation will be Email cead@staff.ncad.ie The course is suited to adults and mature students with Facebook facebook.com/CEADatNCAD/
followed by project based work, location drawing Facebook facebook.com/CEADatNCAD/ an interest in exploring ideas through photography. Twitter @cead_ncad
and lectures on visual culture and contemporary Twitter @cead_ncad Students applying for this course should be willing to Telephone +353 1 636 4214
discourses in art and design. Students will respond to Telephone +353 1 636 4214 experiment with a range of photographic approaches6 7
CERTIFICATE COURSE
CERTIFICATE IN VISUAL ART PRACTICE
NFQL7. Application deadline: September 7 2017
Portfolio – NOT Required
The Certificate in Visual Arts Practice is one of a The VAP Certificate, and A/C modules are not for
number of accredited courses available to mature beginners. For further information on course content
students seeking flexible quality learning opportunities and modules, please see page 6 of the brochure, or
at NCAD. The course contains multiple modules go to http://www.ncad.ie/continuing-education.
offering choice to students, who can construct a
sequential programme of learning from a multi- (for further details on course content and modules
disciplinary modular framework. Students are offered as part of this course see the section on
required to complete four modules altogether, three audit-credit)
studio practice modules in art and design and one
module in visual culture. Successful completion of Nuala Hunt
four modules over one to three years part-time will Head of Continuing Education in Art and Design
result in students being awarded an Certificate in
VAP (Visual Art Practice).
This course is a minor award, it is within the national
framework of qualifications (NFQL7) and carries 20
credits. Students who wish to progress and further
develop their knowledge and skills in art and design
are eligible to apply to the part-time Diploma course
at NCAD or to undergraduate courses in art and
design in other art colleges. Students should choose
one course from each category:
1) Drawing and Visual Research; (A/C 02, A/C 03)
2) Materials and Media; (A/C 05, A/C O6, A/C E)
3) Discipline Experience (A/C 07, A/C O8, A/C 09,
A/C 10, A/C 11, A/C 12)
4) Visual Culture (A/C VC is mandatory for
Certificate)8 9
Audit/Credit Courses (A/C)
Certificate in Visual Arts Practice
WHAT ARE AUDIT/CREDIT COURSES?
Audit/Credit (A/C) courses are part-time modules
offered in a range of Fine Art and Design
subjects. A/C courses provide students with an
option to study part-time and build credit toward
a recognised third level qualification.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The A/C courses are normally 21/22 weeks in duration.
A/C courses are not for beginners. The A/C Students will be asked to undertake additional work
courses are for mature students (21 years of age outside of the course contact time. Students can
or over) who can demonstrate a commitment to enrol on one or up to four courses maximum on a
developing a professional practice in art and design. part-time basis each year. Students who achieve the
The audit credit courses are not suited to beginners. course outcomes can accumulate credits toward a
Normally students applying for A/C will have Certificate. Completion of four modules over a one to
completed introductory drawing, painting or portfolio three year period will result in students being awarded
courses or will have several years experience in a Certificate in Visual Art Practice. Please see p 6 for
related disciplines. Students will be encouraged more information on VAP modules.
to experiment with materials and establish ways
of working which are in keeping with current 80% attendance is required for those students under-
developments in visual art practice. taking assessment for credit accumulation purposes.
Students choosing to participate in audit/credit courses
Two options are provided for students taking without undertaking assessment can take courses
Audit/Credit courses: randomly within the listing.
• Audit option: students follow the full course
programme but do not submit their work for REGISTRATION
assessment and do not gain credit for accumulation Students taking the A/C credit option can pay the full
purposes. amount including the assessment fee when submitting
• Credit option: students submit their work for their application. Where students opt for auditing the
assessment by tutors and gain appropriate credit course and change their mind they can register late,
which is certified and may be used for accumulation (closing date October 20th 2017) thereafter there is
purposes towards the completion of a no late registration for part-time courses.
Certificate, Diploma or Degree.
Students can apply for VAP A/C modules on the CEAD
PROGRESSION website, http://www.ncad.ie/continuing-education
Students who successfully complete a Certificate Alternatively, the application form no. 2 at the back
course with CEAD can apply to the part-time of the brochure can be completed and posted, with
Diploma course NFQL7 payment details, to the college.
The audit credit courses are divided into four categories.
Students interested in progressing toward a certificate
should choose one course from each category:
Drawing and Visual Research; (AC02, AC03)
Materials and Media; (AC05, ACO6, AC E)
Discipline Experience (AC07, ACO8, AC09, AC10,
AC11, AC12)
Visual Culture (ACVC)10 11
CEAD
Progression and credit accumulation
CERTIFICATE COURSES R 20 CREDITS DIPLOMA R 60 CREDITS
Module
Visual Art Module one Module two three
Practice A/C 02 or + A/C 05 or + A/C 07 or + Module four = 20 Credits
R A/C VC
1–3 years A/C 03 A/C 06 or A/C 08 or
A/C E A/C 09 or
A/C 10 or
A/C 11 or V
A/C 12
Drawing &
Visual Part-time Studio Practice Visual Culture
Investigation R Module one + Module two + Module three + Module four = 20 Credits R Diploma R x 4 modules
+
x 1 module
= 40 Credits
1 year
P UNDERGRADUATE
T DEGREE
Photography
& Digital (Full-time)
Imaging R Module one + Module two + Module three + Module four = 20 Credits
1 year Diploma R Year 2
(Portfolio application
required)
60 Credits
Year 3
Students can accumulate a maximum of 20 ECTS Website http://www.ncad.ie/continuing-education 60 Credits
credits at Certificate level and carry these forward to Email cead@staff.ncad.ie
the Diploma. Facebook facebook.com/CEADatNCAD/
Twitter @cead_ncad 180 Credits
Students who successfully complete a Certificate Telephone +353 1 636 4214
course can apply to the part-time Diploma course.12 13
VAP A/C Course Content
A/C O2 A/C O3
DRAWING: TECHNIQUES AND DEVELOPING IDEAS DRAWING/PRINT/MIXED MEDIA
Tutors: Berni Markey, BA., Jackie Duignan, BA., MA. Tutors: Anne Marie Keaveney, BA, M. Litt.
Barbara Dunne, Dip.
Course fee: €415
Course fee: €420
Day: Tuesday
Duration: 22 weeks, 55 hours tutor contact time Day: Wednesday
and approximately 66 hours of self
directed learning Duration: 22 weeks, 55 hours tuition,
66 hours self directed learning
COURSE AIMS:
This course, A/C 02 gives students fundamental Section B, Developing Ideas and Project Work, COURSE CONTENT: Learning outcomes
drawing skills for Art and Design. Students are provides a thorough grounding in drawing starting with This course is designed to equip students with the Students should be able to:
taught a wide range of drawing techniques and techniques and exercises progressing to a personal skills and knowledge to develop their practice in • Demonstrate the use of etching and dry point
how to develop ideas in sketchbooks, leading to an project brief. Work is developed and explored in print and drawing within a contemporary context. techniques and apply these to the process of
understanding of the creative process. sketchbooks, fostering an understanding of the The course contains two parts: Drawing-Mixed making plates,
creative process. Media and Printmaking. The two subject areas are • Translate ideas from notebooks, visual research
In an encouraging environment, students learn how complementary and to complete them successfully into printed plates,
to approach and develop project work, to stimulate The learning environment is supportive and tuition is students will have to undertake self-directed learning • Identify appropriate research sources and record
and organise ideas, to develop self-evaluation skills individual and group based. outside of class time. ideas using notebooks,
and develop a sketchbook. Contemporary artists are • Demonstrate various drawing techniques and use
used as examples to support learning in class, as well Learning outcomes Students will be encouraged to use the library, of materials in project work,
as students being taught to use them as a resource On successful completion of the modules students which contains a rich source of texts for ideas • Write and present a project outline,
in their own work. These elements come together should be able to: developments. Students will engage in project work • Research and present a self directed project
to form the creative process and students learn to • Demonstrate drawing skills through visual involving gathering source material for visual research
develop their work through an individual personal investigation of techniques and materials, and notebook work, which can be further developed The course will include: demonstration, lecture,
project. • Develop notebooks as a resource for ideas and through various projects. The same process will group discussion, studio critiques, student reviews,
extend visual language through research apply to both subjects, students will be encouraged presentation and assessment of work. Students eligible
Students work from the life model, themselves and • Examine contemporary sources and select to experiment, develop ideas and establish a creative for assessment will submit work at the end of the
their home environment, the built and natural appropriate material for project work approach to the development of subject matter. first term and at the end of the second term. Tutors
environment and objects associated with a given • Recognise in ones’ own work areas of further Assessment and feedback will take place at the end will provide students with assignments and guidelines
theme. This course provides a great foundation and development, of each term. for assessment. Students will need to submit their
skill set with which to pursue other courses. • Write a personal project outline and develop a assignments on the dates/time specified by the
body of work for display, Printmaking: course tutors. Students who successfully complete
Why it would be good to do this course Printmaking techniques and processes, notebook the course learning outcomes will be award.
Students will learn both the technical drawing skills and Assessment will be continuous and tutor led with work, visual research and translation of ideas into 80% attendance is required to complete the course
techniques for generating ideas. These two aspects are group critiques to review progress throughout the printed plates, using dry point or etching techniques. outcomes successfully.
fundamental to the study of Art and Design at third course. Students will need to attend 80% of the
level. This course is designed for mature students who course in order to successfully achieve the learning Drawing and Mixed media includes: introduction to Class size: 14
have an interest in art. Students learn to draw and outcomes. Assessment includes: research methods, developing a notebook, drawing
develop an insight into art making at third level. • Feedback on Students’ progress, techniques, tools and materials: life drawing, contour
• Presentation of Sketch books including – drawing, exploring a range of drawing media,
The course is divided into two sections: Contextual Studies (natural and built environment, understanding tone and its uses, collage techniques,
human figure) and Historical & Theoretical wire/fibre and thread, scale and analysis of form and
Section A; Exploring media and skills, concentrates on • Research /Referencing content, development of project work and submission
working from the life model in studio and outside of • Critiques- oral and visual presentation of completed projects.
class from figure sources. Students explore a range of • End of course display of students work
materials such as: charcoal, ink, and implements, paint,
pastels and various surfaces. Class size: 1614 15
A/C O5 A/C 06
EXTENDING YOUR VISUAL LANGUAGE SCULPTURE AND DRAWING
– COMBINING TECHNIQUES
Tutors: Mary Burke, BA, MA,
MA (Digital Media Technologies). Tutors: Vivian Hansbury, BA, MA,.
Margaret Fitzgibbon BA, MA.
Course fee: €415
Course fee: €460
Day: Wednesday
Day: Tuesday
COURSE CONTENT Course outline
This course is suited to students who have several • Week 1: Introduction to course content. Students will Duration: 22 weeks 55 hours tutor contact time
years drawing and painting experience and wish to be given a project brief for the following weeks. and 66 hours of self-directed learning.
develop their work beyond the structure of the class. • Weeks 2,3,4,5: Students will commence work on
The course will be project based and will require an an observational project. This will involve taking a COURSE CONTENT Learning outcomes:
additional input of three hours per week outside of single object of their own choosing and investigating The course is structured around a series of On completion of the course students should be able
class time. There will be a strong emphasis on research it through a series of observational studies in line, demonstrations and project work. The tutors will to:
methods and information gathering. Students will be tone, scale, proportion, positive and negative space, integrate the subject areas of drawing, and sculptural • Identify appropriate technical processes and apply
encouraged to embark on a series of related works texture and colour. processes throughout. In Semester 1, includes tutor conceptual skills necessary for the realisation of
and set their own long-term projects. Students will be • Week 6,7: Students will receive a second project lead demonstrations on plaster mixing, wax, body individual projects,
expected to provide much of their own source material brief. This will involve the use of collage to create casting and clay mould, as well as visual research and • Select appropriate research material for project work,
however a series of short projects will be set in term colour compositional studies, which will act as ideas development with an assignment and group • Experiment with materials and resolve problems
1 to provide a framework from which students can a starting point for developing a single large- scale critique at the end. In Semester 2, students will through process,
start to develop their own research. painting. develop their personal self-directed project based on • Illustrate the progress of their ideas through the
• Week 8 – 11: Students will commence work on a earlier explorations developed during the course. use of notebooks and sketches,
There will also be an optional life drawing/painting large-scale work based on the compositional studies • Produce a body of work for display,
block. Guidance will be given on the editing and completed on week 7. Students will work through a series of set projects,
manipulation of material so that it can be integrated • Week 12: Students will be asked to decide on the which will involve exploration of technical processes, Entry requirements
into a cohesive body of work. This course should content for a personal project, which will run for the and the development of conceptual skills applicable Drawing skills, knowledge of modern and contemporary
help students to become more autonomous in their duration of Term 2. Much of the research work for to practice. The course includes: demonstration, visual arts practice. Students should be familiar with
work practice. Tuition will be given individually as well this project will be undertaken outside of class time. workshops, presentation, critiques and discussion, using a notebook as a resource for ideas generation
as at a group level. Presentation for assessment for • Week 13 – 20: Work will commence on the major which explore drawing, sculpture construction, and development, be willing to experiment with
credits is optional. personal project. Guidance and assistance will be conceptual processes and problem solving. materials and have a commitment to the development
given in the gathering and manipulation of material. of a studio practice.
Learning outcomes Students will be brought through each stage of their Subjects covered include: plaster mixing, exploring
On successful completion of this course students project individually. through materials/visual research, clay, plaster and Assessment
should be able to: • Week 21 – 22: Display and assessment of all work. silicone mould making, 2D/3D drawing processes Assessment will be continuous and tutor lead, and
• Demonstrate a structured personal research for ideas development, visual research, generating students will present project work, preparatory
methodology through the use of notebooks, Assessment ideas using notebooks, experimenting with materials. material, notebooks, sketches and display their work
drawings, and possibly a digital camera. Students undertaking assessment will need to attend Students are expected to generate their own subject for exhibition. Tutors will provide project briefs, and
• Progress a single idea through a number 80% of the course. material for project work and with the support of the guidelines to students in advance. Students will present
documented stages and processes which can tutor evolve sustainable self-directed projects from work for assessment at the end of the first term and
inform the development of finished works. Students who are eligible for assessment and this. present for final assessment at the end of the second
• Present a series of related works for display. successfully achieve the course learning outcomes term. Students who successfully complete the course
will be awarded. Students will present their work for learning outcomes will be awarded. 80% attendance
assessment at the end of the first term and also for a is required to complete the course successfully.
final assessment.
Class size: 15
Students will be given assignments by their course
tutor and present work for assessment on the dates/
times specified in accordance with tutor guidelines for
assessment. Students will receive feedback on their
progress from the course tutor.
Class size: 1516 17
A/C E A/C 07
EMBROIDERED TEXTILE DESIGN MATERIALS, TECHNIQUES
AND LANGUAGE OF PAINTING
Tutors: Rose Mary Cullen, BDes, MA. Tutors: Ken Donfield, Dip Fine Art.
Course fee: €440 Course fee: €415
Day: Thursday Day: Friday
Entry Requirements exploration of various source materials and threads. Duration: Tutor contact hours: 55 hours
Students should have; This technical library will provide reference points for Self directed learning: 66 hours
• A basic knowledge of embroidery techniques further work.
having completed the Introduction to Embroidered COURSE CONTENT Learning outcomes
Textile Design or similar course. 3. Personal Project This course will be interest to students who are On successful completion of this course students
• An understanding of research methodologies and Based on the previous two assignments students will committed to establishing a studio practice, while should be able to:
an ability to research, record and develop ideas be required to select elements to develop a project fostering a personal approach to art making. The • Define colour theory and apply this knowledge to
through a visual notebook. for a design or art outcome. Students will apply twenty-two week course concentrates on expanding project work,
• Good time-management skills and commitment to appropriate techniques to execute and present a finished technical skills and knowledge of painting processes, • Engage with and resolve formal painting problems
self-directed learning. piece or body of work for assessment. They will also while developing a professional approach to studio as part of a project,
be required to continue the development of the visual practices. Students will undertake two projects in • Apply a variety of water and oil based paint media,
COURSE CONTENT notebook throughout this module, introducing support each term and will be expected to bring their own primers and supports,
This 22 week course offers students an opportunity studies and related references as well as the visualisation source material for certain projects. • Select and investigate appropriate source materials
to develop technical and design skills and to expand of their finished piece/product in context. for project work,
their knowledge of contemporary embroidery. The course programme includes: research drawing, • Discuss their work in the context of studio
Practice based tutorials and demonstrations will consider Learning outcomes: from observed and imaginative sources, using a critiques and project reviews,
embroidery techniques, their application and exploration. On completion of this course the student will be able to: variety of wet and dry media; drawing and painting • Present a body of work for display.
Throughout the course tutors will, through individual • Demonstrate a range of embroidery techniques. the human figure from life in the studio; and plein air
tutorials and structured presentations, provide an • Document and develop visual research, ideas and painting. This class will guide students in responding Assessment
overview of embroidery from a historical and technical knowledge through notebooks. to and interpreting visual qualities of light, mass and Assessment is continuous and tutor led. Assessment
contemporary perspective placing it within the • Apply appropriate design principles, methods and texture, focusing on the understanding and application will take place at the end of the first term and at the
context of art and design practice. Students will be techniques to translate visual information from of colour theory and learning to look closely, end of final term. Tutors will provide students with
encouraged to contextualise their own work within notebooks, drawings and other source material critically and selectively at the composing of a painting. briefs for assignments and information on dates/
the broader context of embroidery by referencing into embroidery based art and/or design outcomes. Students will investigate essential painting techniques times of assessment and give feedback on students’
other artists and designers. This course is divided into • Develop an awareness of the applications of both and processes including, mark-making, preparation of progress. In order to successfully complete the
three modules. contemporary and traditional embroidery in art the painting surface, and the addition of painting course students will need to attend 80% of the time.
and design. mediums to alter the characteristics of paint.
1. Visual investigation and research • Generate and present a coherent body of work Students may paint in Oils, Acrylics and/or Water Class size: 16
As an ongoing part of the course, students will be for display. Colours on this course, and will be encouraged to
required to develop a visual notebook documenting explore paint for its expressive quality, addressing
ideas, processes and outcomes. Tutors will define Assessment concepts of abstraction and representation.
the functions of a notebook and through examples, Students will undertake two assignments for assessment,
demonstrate various processes that can be used in one in the first term and another at the end of the The research process will require visits to the library
its creation. The notebook should demonstrate the course. Students will present notebooks, technical and contemporary galleries and museums. Students will
progress of an idea through the documentation of samples and a body of work for assessment. document the evolution of their work, by recording
visual information (drawing, photography, collage, ideas, research, problem solving and resolution.
sampling etc.). Class size: 11 Through participation in group and individual reviews,
and critiques, students will develop their visual
2. Technical Skills Project vocabulary and be able to locate their work with
Students will produce a technical library of stitches reference to contemporary visual arts practice.
based on demonstrations during the course. The
students will create samples, which explore stitches in
their purest forms and in their creative interpretation.
These samples will be created through the exploitation
of stitches by varying scale and density and by the18 19
A/C O8 A/C 09
PAINTING AND VISUAL RESEARCH METHODS CERAMICS
Tutors: Brigitta Seck, MA.
Tutors: Felicity Clear, BA, MA. / Tadhg
McGrath, BA, MA. and other tutors. Course fee: €460
Course fee: €415 Day: Wednesday
Day: Monday Entry Requirements Learning outcomes
Students should have a basic knowledge of ceramic On successful completion of this course students
Entry Requirements paint. Students will be challenged to experiment materials and processes and a willingness to experiment. should be able to:
This course is suited to individuals who are interested beyond existing boundaries, considering the possibilities Basic drawing skills and an interest in modern and • Apply experimentation and research methods to
in establishing a studio practice in painting and are offered by the appropriate manipulation of colour, contemporary visual art practice is useful. the development of ideas
familiar with contemporary developments in fine light, form, scale and surface. The research process • Respond to and interpret a brief creatively
art. Students attending this course should have basic will require visits to the library and contemporary COURSE CONTENT • Select and utilise appropriate materials, techniques
drawing and painting skills. Students will be introduced galleries and museums. Students will document the This course is structured around a series of and methods suited to the design process and
to the language and techniques of painting and will be evolution of their work, by recording ideas, research, demonstrations and project work covering the full project work
encouraged to experiment with materials. Students problem solving and resolution in their notebooks. spectrum of 3D design methods. Advanced methods • Record work stages using drawing and photography
will be encouraged to undertake research and develop Critiques will encourage the interpretation and for building, joining and manipulating clay, surface in notebook
material for self-directed project work. discussion of one’s own work, and the work of other treatment including texture and colours as well as • Produce a body of work for display
students and artists. glazing and firing processes are covered.
Criteria . Assessment will be continuous and tutor led with
Students applying should: This course includes practical demonstrations, lectures, The first term will have an emphasis on furthering group critiques to review process throughout the
• have several years of drawing and painting experience critiques, individual and group tutorials, library research technical and material skills as well as visual research course. Students who want to undertake assessments
• have experience in using notebooks as a resource and gallery visits. Students will present project work, methods. Subjects covered include a variety of building will need to present assignments and attend 80% of
for recording and generating ideas preparatory material, notebooks and sketches for techniques such as coiling, slab work, mould making and the course and undertake additional work such as
• be willing to experiment with a variety of drawing assessment, and will be expected to create a cohesive slab moulding, sculptural building, surface decoration research outside of class contact time.
and painting materials body of work related to a specific theme by the end through creating textures, painting with oxides and
• have a knowledge and interest in contemporary of the course. coloured clay as well as various printing techniques Class size: 10
visual arts practice onto clay.
• be committed to developing of a studio practice Learning Outcomes
outside the class On successful completion of the learning outcomes As the course progresses students will be encouraged
students should be able to: to engage with more self generated subjects and
COURSE CONTENT • Define colour theory and apply this to project work, incorporating this into their making. Students will
This course is project based, focusing on research and • Engage with formal and conceptual problems as engage in research of personal source images and
experimentation processes within contemporary part of a project, contemporary ceramic practice, drawing,
painting and drawing practice. Students will work • Experiment and use competently a variety of experimentation with materials. Students are required
through two projects in the first term and another two water and oil based paint media, to develop their visual notebook on a continuous basis.
in the second term. These projects will concentrate • Select appropriate research materials for project
on the exploration and honing of technical processes, work, Subjects covered include, exploring a variety of clays,
and the development of conceptual and critical skills. • Write a project outline and build a coherent making and use of moulds, building and glazing
For certain self-directed projects students will be body of work, techniques, 2D/3D drawing processes for idea
expected to provide their own subject matter and • Present a body of work for display. development, generating ideas using the notebook,
source material. The course will further assist students experimentation with materials. Teaching strategies
in discovering and exploring themes and images of Continuous Assessment include; tutor led demonstrations, student presentations,
personal significance with command and clarity. Assessment will take place at the end of the first term critiques and discussions.
and a final assessment at the end of the course.
Central to the learning process and course programme Students will present their studio work including
are explorations with drawing, colour and scale. sketches, notebooks, and body of work for critical
Studio work will involve drawing from a variety of review and presentation. 80% student attendance is
source material (observed and invented), with numerous a course requirement if students are to achieve the
wet and dry media. The course will focus on the learning outcomes successfully.
understanding and control of colour, and on the
expressive application of acrylic, oil, and watercolour Class size: 1620 21
A/C 10 A/C 11 Project 1
PRINTED TEXTILE DESIGN JEWELLERY DESIGN Students will undertake a project to develop their
visual research skills and understanding of the design
Tutor: Mel Bradley, BDes, MA. Tutor: Erika Marks, BA. ANCAD process. This will include a tutor presentation of
different contemporary approaches taken to analysis
Course fee: €475 Course fee: €455 and design. The use of library facilities, websites, and
gallery/museum visits will all be encouraged, as will
Day: Monday Day: Monday be the exploration of found materials and different
historical and social concepts, many of which inform
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The course covers traditional and contemporary Duration: 21 weeks contemporary design. Following successful completion
Students should complete an introductory course in approaches to design and students will be required to of the first project students will build on their
textile printing prior to entry, have basic drawing skills undertake course work outside of class time. The course will include visual research projects and experience, moving on to experiment with materials,
and know how to use a notebook for research purposes. demonstrations in various techniques and processes, both alternative and traditional. Before the end of the
Subjects covered: building to a more comprehensive familiarity with term students will have outlined their own brief for
Course Duration • Colour theory, materials and the subject. The course involves students the main project to be completed in term 2.
This course involves approximately 52 hours of tutor • Fabric and fibre, in a series of practical studio based projects, which
contact time and additional self-directed learning outside • Repeating pattern, aims to extend their knowledge of techniques and Project 2
of class time. Students will attend one evening a • Traditional and contemporary approaches to design, develop their understanding of jewellery design. Students will start the term with their own Project
week (6:30 – 9pm) for 21 weeks. • Exploring scale, Through tutorial and demonstration students are Brief, which they will develop and refine, with guidance
• Ideas and research development, supported to explore the materials and ideas involved from the tutor, bringing the project to a conclusion
Printed Textile Design • Evaluating and selecting materials for project work, in designing and making contemporary jewellery. by the end of the course. It will involve submitting
The course is suited to individuals who have completed • Printing processes, finished artefacts. Subjects covered in this term will
an introductory textile-printing course with CEAD or • Developing and sustaining ideas through to ENTRY REQUIREMENTS be in direct response to students’ individual exploration
a similar third level or further education body. completion, This course is suited to: individuals who have already and research, and could include; different marrying
completed an intermediate course in jewellery design /joining techniques such as: rivetting, refinement of
This module provides students with an understanding Health and safety processes will be covered and (with CEAD or similar), or have at least one years’ soldering, folding; also some casting, patination, cutting
of design concepts, printing processes and technical students will be given a demonstration of appropriate experience of working directly with metal, and want and finishing of alternative materials, felting…
skills. Through project work students undertake visual approaches in the use of equipment. A tutor and to progress their ideas and skills through a series of
research, and understand how to translate ideas from technician will be in attendance throughout the course. exercises and projects. Students should already have Learning Outcomes
drawings, photography and notebooks into designs acquired basic metalworking and drawing skills, and • Originate an idea and develop ideas through research,
for textiles. Students will participate in a number of Learning outcomes have an understanding of visual research processes. • Document and record the research process using
practical exercises and through this establish a On completion of this course the students should be notebooks, drawings,
personal technical vocabulary in the area of print. able to: Basic jewellery techniques students are expected to • Refine a design and follow it through from conception
• Demonstrate the use of dyes and pigments within be familiar with prior to entry include: piercing, use to production,
COURSE CONTENT the printing process, of pliers, filing, emerying & soldering. A willingness to • Select appropriate materials suited to the
The course provides students with the opportunity • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the textile experiment with materials and an interest in a design process,
to learn skills and develop their knowledge of and printing process, contemporary approach to jewellery design is
interest in textile print. The course will encourage • Establish a research process suitable to printing important. As part of the course students should undertake visits
students to build a library of research material that and design, to galleries/museums etc. independently, in their own
will be the basis of all their design work. This research • Translate ideas and research materials into designs COURSE CONTENT time. Students are encouraged to explore all materials
will be collected over the course with each design suitable for the fashion or interior markets, In this course students will concentrate on developing they can think of, as the intention is to approach the
brief. Students will be required to keep notebooks • Understand fibre and fabric ideas, experimenting with materials and visual research subject of jewellery design with an open mind.
of visual research. They will be encouraged to use the • Respond to a design brief creatively and resolve processes used in creating individual objects and
college library, draw and use photography to build this problems artefacts. Thematic projects will encourage students Assessment: Students will present project work in
research. Once the basic techniques of printing are • Apply techniques of textile print in a creative and to investigate a range of techniques and ways of semester one and at the end of the course, which will
mastered students will be encouraged to experiment experimental way, exploring materials and ideas related to jewellery be assessed by the course tutor. Final assessment at
and explore the endless possibilities of combining the • Present a body of work for assessment/display, design. the end of the course will include an external assessor.
various techniques in printed textiles. Students will present evidence of their research activities
Assessment will be continuous and tutor led with in the form of technical and visual notebooks, drawings
Students will become familiar with approaches to assignments in term 2. and finished artefacts.
printing, experiment with a range of materials used
in textile design and develop their understanding of Class size: 12 Class size: 14
processes involved in printing their individual designs.22 23
A/C 12 A/C VC
BRONZE-CASTING AS A SCULPTURAL PROCESS PART TIME AUDIT-CREDIT MODULE
IN VISUAL CULTURE
Tutor: Vivian Hansbury
Course co-orindator:
Course fee: €475 Fiona Loughnane, Dip.Fine Art, BA, MA.
Day: Thursday Course fee: €335
Duration: 22 week course, a minimum of 55 Day: Thursday
hours tuition and as many hours of
self-directed learning. Who is this course for? Place/Space/Environment
This twenty-one week course is available part-time 9) The theme of Landscape in Visual Art,
This course would be of interest to students who want Term 1: It is expected students will undertake to students who already have a general knowledge of 10) Land Art
to extend their knowledge of bronze-casting techniques projects set by the course tutor, which includes; the history of art and design, and have an interest in 11) Green Design*
and sculptural processes. Through demonstration, and researching and developing themes, ideas, research expanding their understanding of twentieth century art, 12) Visit to a gallery/exhibition
project work students can develop ideas from initial development, incorporating techniques covered during design and visual culture. The course involves analysis
stages, through design processes, to final construction demonstration sessions and presenting individual of visual images, library research and group based Technologies
phase. The course involves tutor led demonstration, project work for feedback. discussion. This module is mandatory for students who 13) The Photograph as Document
workshop presentations and visiting lecturers. want to complete the certificate in visual art practice 14) The Photograph as Art
Students may consider taking complementary Term 2: With the support of the course tutor, students and progress. One hour lecture followed by seminars. 15) The Digital Image and Video Art
modules such as A/C 06 or A/C 02 either as a follow should develop a personal project, which they will
on or in conjunction with this course. bring to a conclusion and present for display. The COURSE CONTENT Identities
second term will include tutor led discussion and The programme will focus on; approaches to art and 16) Issues of Identity in Contemporary Art
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS presentation on; display, exhibition of work and design history, examine key moments in modernism, 17) Local, National and Global Identity in
This module is suitable for students who have application for group shows. Students are expected and consider themes and concerns within contemporary Contemporary Art
completed an introductory course in bronze-casting to manage their learning goals within the time set for visual culture. The course will primarily focus on 18) Fashion and Identity
with CEAD or those who can demonstrate relevant the course. Also students are expected to undertake developments in the twentieth century but some
knowledge, skills and experience of art and design. additional self-directed study outside of course time. historical material is also covered. It will show how Display
Students considering this course should have an modernity influenced visual culture and cover the 19) The Neutrality of the Museum Display
interest in modern and contemporary visual art Learning Outcomes development of new mediums such as lens based 20) The Display of Modern Art
practice, have acquired basic drawing skills and know On successful completion of this module students technology and cultural institutions within the modern 21) Display, Spectacle and Consumer Society
how to use visual notebooks for documentation and should be able to: era. The course will provide students with an opportunity
ideas development. An interest in experimentation is • Demonstrate a range of techniques used to to develop their knowledge of visual culture through Learning Outcomes
important for those students taking assessment. create forms, observation, research and analysis of visual material and On successful completion of this module students will
• Illustrate the progress of ideas through the use of key texts. Individuals who wish to become familiar with be able to:
COURSE CONTENT notebooks and sketches, current discourse, the language and ideas underpinning • Describe the key theories and ideas that inform art,
Subjects covered include: technical demonstrations, • Extend their knowledge of bronze casting techniques, contemporary visual culture, will find this course relevant. design and visual culture in the modern period.
bronze-casting techniques, waxwork, mould • Experiment with materials and solve problems • Outline a variety of theoretical and methodological
making, sculpture construction, metal finish, patina, through process, Students who opt for assessment will be required to tools that can be applied to the study of art, design
selection and display of work for exhibition. Students • Plan a research project, attend tutorials and submit a written assignment. and visual culture.
will be encouraged to engage in discussion and • Present a body of work for display. • Show insight into the nature of museum display
experimentation throughout the course. Histories • Critically analyse an artwork using a variety of
Assessment 1) What is Art History? criteria including: the social context in which it is
The course involves continuous and summative 2) What is Design History?* created; the cultural meanings it embodies; the style
assessment, with students presenting project work 3) Some Recent Approaches to Art History of the work and the intentions of the artist/designer.
at the end of the first and second term. Students will 4) What is Visual Culture? Class size: 26
present research drawings and visual notebooks as
well as finished bronze work or small series of works Society A/C Visual Culture course will take place between
for display. 5) Realism, Modernism and Modernity in 19th 6.30 – 8.30pm this includes a short break.
century art Students intending to take assessment will be
Please note: There is an additional cost for casting of 6) Industrialisation and the rise of Modernist Design required to complete one written assignment.
bronze work. 7) Realism, Modernism and the emergence of the Group tutorials (1 hour x 2 sessions from 5.30
new Irish State – 6.30) on research and writing essays will take
Class size: 12 8) Women, Modernism and Irish Society place in term 1 and term 2.You can also read
