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Fine Art Practice
FETAC Award Level 6This course is for students who wish to develop their skills with the view to studying painting at third level. Emphasis will be placed on the process of painting, from concept to research and development through to the final outcome.
Students will be encouraged to explore the work of other artists thereby placing their work within the context of painting both past and present.
Course Content
Painting, Drawing, Studio Practice, Art Appreciation, Exhibition Techniques, Digital Photography, Combined Materials, Exhibition Organisation.
CERTIFICATION
FETAC Level 6.
DURATION
1 year
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Fetac Level 5 Award in Art.
Applicants will be invited to attend an interview where they will be asked to bring examples of their work.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students who study art at third level may go into a number of different art areas, such as Practising Artist, Community Artist, Art Therapist, Curator, Art Critic.
PROGRESSION TO DEGREE LEVEL
Depending on the quality of their portfolio students may gain advanced entry to relevant degree programmes.