Art and Design: Portfolio Preparation 5M1985
This one-year Art & Design course is a foundation year in art and design. A foundation in art and design provides the fundamental knowledge and understanding of art and design processes to provide a good basis for further study in any related area. There is a strong emphasis on drawing as a way to develop visual awareness and analytical thinking. During the year students will learn to draw, and learn about the variety of ways that drawing can be used, e.g. life-drawing, drawing for design purposes etc. Other areas of study are; painting and colour, 3-D and sculpture, printmaking, mixed media and collage, art history, graphic design. You will find out how art and design practice has developed and its position within today's society, culture and creative economy. The portfolio you make is the result of this year of study. You can then use this portfolio to gain entry to third level Higher Education art and design colleges in Ireland, the UK or even further afield. This course gives you the time to consider if a future in art and design is for you and to choose the college and course that suits you best. Teachers will give you subject specific career guidance and support throughout the year. Students from GTI achieve great results from the very beginning of their degree courses. Course leaders from NCAD, TUS and ATU tell us that GTI graduates are always top of the class, from the very beginning. As part of the year, there will also be opportunities to visit colleges as part of open days, take part in visiting guest speakers, along with visiting art exhibitions and exhibiting work in the end of year GTI Art Exhibition. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Drawing 5N1862
Painting 5N1302
Sculpture 5N1918
Problem Solving 5N1615
Work Experience 5N1356
Appreciation of Art,Craft & Design 5N0755
Collage Techniques 5N0761
Printmaking 5N1373
Optional Module: Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.
QQI Level 5 Award in Art (5M1985)
- Successful completion of QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent
- Pre admission guidance meeting
- Mature applicants welcome
Applicants are requested to show some evidence of their interest in art & design. What we are looking for is primarily drawing from observation but also evidence of your interest in visual art or design. This can take many forms: notebooks, painting, photographs, diaries, poetry, models and ideas. Please feel free to bring whatever you feel best represents you, your interests and abilities.
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution.
Atlantic Technological University
BA in Art
BA in Design
Film and Documentary
BA in Heritage Studies
TUS
Animation and Illustration
Graphic and Digital Design
Art and Design
BA Hons in Fashion
Art and Design Teacher Education
IADT
Graphic Design
Art
Animation
Photography and Visual Media
For more information on third level progression links, visit:
- CAO - Course Search
- Careers Portal - QQI Graduate Course Finder
Instructional video on using Careers Portal to find a course
If you require further information on progression pathways from this course email: progression.gti@gretb.ie
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
Students may have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus+ Placement during the academic year (subject to funding through the Lifelong Learning Programme by Léargas).
TAMARA CONNEELY
An amazing team of tutors working with you, helping you to reach your full potential, I feel like my year in GTI went so fast but taught me so much about myself and how I work. It helped me know for sure that art is what I wanted to study. I'd go back and do it again if I could, I loved my time there and have made friends for life, it was such a wonderful experience and I would recommend it to everyone. Our tutors are amazing , they all bring great ideas to the table and give so much of their time for us as students and I haven't met any other tutor quite like them at college yet and miss them a lot. I knew I loved art history at GTI – it came to life for me, I'm still going back to the notes I have from GTI as refreshers and they're such a help.
Now I'm in first year Art and Design in TUS LSAD and loving it, it's very different to what I'm used to and I'm grateful for all the projects we did last year since we were thrown into a mapping project the work I did at GTI means I can tackle anything! I went into GTI unsure and worried and came out of it confident that art is what I want to pursue.
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
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