This one-year introductory course to illustration techniques and practices will enable you to develop your artistic skills and to begin the process of becoming proficient in illustration.
It is also designed for those who have an interest in many aspects of art and who want to develop their appreciation of art, craft, and design.
The course will prepare you for further study in BCFE or at higher education level. It is ideal for both school leavers and mature students who are interested in art.
| College | City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot |
| Course ID | 203170 |
| Course Location | Ballyfermot, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 10 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 Certificate in Creative Media |
| Course Start Date | 16th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Fee | €150 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in this college Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+) CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English. Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students. A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number. The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+) Minimum entry requirements for all level 5 courses QQI Level 4 award or equivalent Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or a relevant QQI Level 4 certificate In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course you will also need to provide a portfolio of your recent work. Please see the ‘Portfolio Guidelines’ for details. |
| Career Path | Graduates with a Merit profile may apply for entry to BTEC Higher National Diploma courses in BCFE, such as: Classical and Computer Animation Level 6 (CCH) Graphic Design Level 6 (AGH) Illustration Level 6 (AIH) Graduates of this course may also apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities such as to NCAD, DIT and IADT, (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution). |
| Course Code | AIC |
This course is suitable for both mature students and school leavers who would like to pursue a fulfilling and rewarding career providing care and support to vulnerable people in the community, but who do not necessarily wish to be a healthcare/special needs assistant.
The Level 6 course in Film is designed to give you the opportunity to express yourself through the medium of film.
Why choose Documentary and Multicamera Video Production? This is course offers you a pathway to an interesting, exciting and rewarding career in the television and video production industries.
Companies in Ireland specialising in post-production visual-effects, video production and animation have experienced very strong growth recently, and several of these industry leading companies have worked with FET College Ballyfermot to design this unique course.
