Art courses in Ireland

Do you want to create imaginary and realistic environments and characters and bring them to life? Learn to design, build and create digital worlds and tell the stories of tomorrow using advanced technologies. This unique course is the first 3D animation undergraduate degree in Ireland. It will allow you to understand the highly artistic and…

The MA 3D Design is aimed at both recently qualified and experienced practitioners in a three-dimensional design field such as Product or Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Interior Design, Architecture or similar, who wish to further their education through a Practice Based Masters. Candidates would normally be expected to come to the MA with a research…

This Art and Design course offers students an excellent opportunity to further develop their artistic skills and creativity.  The aim of the course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to work independently in a fine art and design context, or to progress to higher education. As part of the course students will…

Painting Figure Drawing Illustration History and Appreciation of Art and Design Design Printmaking Ceramics

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 5 days a week. Overview DFEi has a long history of providing further education and training courses aimed at students who want to work in the furniture industry. Students develop essential craftsman’s skills to assist them in gaining employment in…

Want to be an animator? Learn to set things in motion, tell stories, bring worlds to life. Start your creative future in IADT’s internationally acclaimed BA (Hons) in Animation. Explore and document your world as you learn the skills to become an animation production artist. You will develop creative and technical expertise, as well as…

Step into the exciting world of animation and see the possibilities.        What Will I Study? Animation Drawing Studies (5N1830) Computer 3D Modelling & Animation (5N1603) Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929) Digital Editing (5N1438) Drawing (5N1862) Figure Studies (5N1869) Personal Professional Development (5N2985) Team-working (5N1367)

OVERVIEW Animation Drawing Studies is a comprehensive foundation programme. It has a particular emphasis on the development of strong drawing skills whilst offering a broad introduction to animation. COURSE CONTENT Animation Drawing Studies Animation Layout Design Multimedia Authoring Craft and Design Communications Drawing Figure Studies Painting Sculpture Work Experience

QQI Award Level 5 – 5M1985, Higher National Diploma in Animation, leading to a Top-up (Hons) Degree in CDCFE** Animators specialise in TV and Film creation for 2D and 3D animated productions. Their work includes character design, animation and creative development through the use of 2D and 3D animation specialist software. They have a strong…

Duration Block release as part of the apprenticeship (11 weeks for phase 4 and 10 weeks for phase 6.) Overview An apprenticeship is a training and education programme, which mixes learning in a college such as DFEi with work-based learning in a company. This Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship programme is a 4-year programme consisting of…

Art   Course Description: This Art class is intended for students who generally work in traditional media: watercolours, acrylics, oils, pastels, charcoal, pencils, pen & ink, felt-tips, markers, collage, etc . It  is organised around two ‘streams’ which students can choose to participate as it suits them week-to-week. One, a ‘self-directed’ stream with ‘one-to-one’ tuition…

Kinsale College Art course offers students an excellent opportunity to assemble a portfolio of work, which they may use to gain access to diploma/degree courses. It is a wonderful course to discover Arts in a nice and relaxed atmosphere. Students pursuing this course have obtained some of the best results in the country.

This is a one year Professional Practice course in the area of Art and Craft. Students will work with a range of practical craft skills, focusing on a specialised skill base and developing pathways to employment or third level studies.

The CDCFE Portfolio Preparation course is designed to prepare students for entry to colleges both in Ireland and abroad. Emphasis is placed on research and development methods in both practical and academic subjects relevant to Art and Design practice. This approach facilitates the development of a balanced portfolio which acknowledges the student’s own individual ideas…

Follow the Art & Design Department on Instagram The CDCFE Portfolio Preparation course is designed to prepare students for entry to colleges both in Ireland and abroad. Emphasis is placed on research and development methods in both practical and academic subjects relevant to Art and Design practice. This approach facilitates the development of a balanced…

The undergraduate Art program offers students an integrated and multidisciplinary experience. Critically observe aspects of the natural, man-made and digital environment. This Art programme gives you the opportunity to work broadly and experimentally across a wide range of media and practices including paint, print, photography, video, sculpture, sound, performance and curation. As you progress you…

This programme is suitable for individuals with no previous knowledge of art who wish to develop their artistic and sketching skills through a variety of mediums in a relaxed and supportive setting. Programme Description • Develop observation skills working from still life using various pencils • Understanding basic drawing techniques such as shape/form/texture/composition • Knowing your medium…

This programme is suitable for individuals with no previous knowledge of art who wish to develop their artistic and sketching skills through a variety of mediums in a relaxed and supportive setting. Programme Description • Develop observation skills working from still life using various pencils • Understanding basic drawing techniques such as shape/form/texture/composition • Knowing your medium…

This Art programme is suitable for individuals who wish to further develop their artistic skills and explore the process of creating art on a more intensive level. Learners will receive tuition that is based on their individual artistic goals and abilities. Programme Description • Observation: Learners will have the opportunity to further develop their observational skills and…

Aim This is a practical course which will give students the opportunity to design and make a wide range of unique craft, sculpture and textile pieces using a range of different materials. They will also learn how to be resourceful and create unique pieces from up-cycled materials. Students will learn the practical skills of sewing,…

Prepare a portfolio of work for entry to Art Colleges.         What Will I Study? Combined Materials (5N0764) Communications (5N0690) Design Skills (5N0784) Drawing (5N1862) Painting (5N1302) Personal Professional Development (5N2985) Printmaking (5N1373) Sculpture (5N1918)

This course is designed to help learners develop their skills in drawing, painting, 3D studies and life drawing, using a variety of media and materials including monoprint, pastels, charcoal etc. The course content is structured to cover many aspects of art, craft and design. While preparing a high quality portfolio, learners will also have the…

A course designed for those who wish to gain experience in the world of art, design and printing. Explore different methods of art and design such as drawing , paint, collage, print, pottery and textiles. Learn new skills while meeting new people.

This course is a one year portfolio course with an emphasis on three dimensional work, from both design and fine art sculptural aspects. Students are taught the necessary skills to research all ideas visually through drawing, painting, photography, sculpture and design. All projects are purposely broad enough to allow students to build up a portfolio…

Art, Design, and Mixed Media is a broad one year Fine Art and Design Portfolio Course with a long history of success with NCAD, DIT, IADT, LSAD and international colleges. The course enables students to develop creative and conceptual ability and skills across the key areas of Fine Art practice,- Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Print-making, Combined…

This is a portfolio preparation and general art course for students who wish to gain entry to a third level art college in Ireland or abroad. The emphasis will be placed on the preparation of a balanced portfolio as well as developing skills in the art, craft and design areas. The portfolio, showing the student’s…

Would you like to learn to Paint and Draw but don’t know where to begin? This course is designed to give you the skills and the confidence to start painting and to improve. Tutor Joyce Duffy, believes that learning should be fun, and that people learn best in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. On this…

This course enables students to create and produce an interesting and dynamic portfolio of work. It offers students a balance between traditional methods of art making such as drawing, painting, print making, figures studies, alongside digital photography and computer graphic design, resulting in an integrated portfolio. A one week field trip takes place in the…

This one year course is designed to give students the skills necessary to develop a creative approach to Art, Craft and Design. Students are introduced to a wide range of skills, processes and techniques. They are encouraged to develop personal ideas and themes through drawing and a visual notebook. Advice will be given on portfolio…

Introduction to drawing & painting. Fee:  €125.00 (Course materials extra) Length of Course:   10 nights 7.30-9.00pm