Art: FETAC Level 5

Due to increased applications we will be holding interviews over the following period 16th May 2011 to 3rd June 2011 for all applications for ART course commencing September 2011

This year due to increased applications we will be holding interviews on Tuesday 31st August 2010 and Wednesday 1st September 2010.
Applicants will be informed either by email or by post of their allotted times.

• Monday Photography
• Tuesday Sculpture
• Wednesday Painting
• Thursday Combined Materials/Batik/Printing textiles
• Friday Rock Drawing
  
  
  
  
  Exhibition of work in May
  CAO Links Programme to Colleges.
  FETAC Level 5 Achievement Certificate
  
  
  
  
  Painting
  The painting course covers oil painting, watercolour, acrylic and alternative materials. Subject matter includes painting, still life and free expression. It is an intensive introductory course of 5 hours per week.
  
  Drawing
  The drawing course introduces students to charcoal, pencil, pastel, inks and a range of alternative materials in a variety of subjects: figure drawing, still life, self potraiture and ultilising fun modern techniques training the eye to see.
  
  Combined Materials
  Combined materials offers students the chance to learn many textile techniques such as felting, batik, papermaking and weaving. On this course students will learn how to manipulate and mix varied materials to create a totally orginal art piece.
  
  Printed Textiles
  Printed textiles involves silkscreen painting, block printing and painting on fabric. On this course the student learns how to use dyes with an emphasis on design, texture and colour.
  
  
  
  
  Sculpture
  The student will be taught basic techniques such as modelling clay, that will be kiln fired. They will use ciment-fondu and learn to carve in plaster. They will also be encouraged to develop their own ideas using new and unsual materials.
  
  Photography
  This course offers the student a chance to learn and develop photography skills. From basic understanding to how camera works to more complex darkroom techniques. There will also be modules on digital photography and the history and social importance of photography.
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Course Tutors

  Caroline Smith studied Textiles at West Surrey College of Art & Design on completion she worked for a fashion designer in London. She has exhibited in Ireland, England and America. Currently she is teaching at Kinsale Further Education College and the Crawford College of Art and Design.

  June Fairhead, originally from Ireland, worked in the Advertising & Film Industry in New Zealand & Australia for many years. Returning to the UK, she studied Fine Art majoring in Sculpture in Kingsway College, London. She has exhibited extensively in Ireland, Europe & America and is a member of Cork Printmakers and the National Sculpture Factory.

  Jane Skovgaard grew up in Zimbabwe and graduated in Fine Art from the Natal Tecnikon, Durban in South Africa in 1991. Having spent time working in printmaking and painting in Italy, Spain and the U.S., she settled in Ireland in 1999. Since then she has had several exhibitions of paintings, drawings and printed textiles.
  
  Vanessa Keane studied for a photography degree at Derby University. She then became a press photographer, specialising in sport, later joining the fashion industry in London working with top international photographers. Extending her career, she then worked for Getty Images, Tony Stone Worldwide and Nikon UK. In 1991 she moved to Ireland and worked with Giles Norman Photography as darkroom manager for eight years, prior to joining the Art Department at Kinsale Further Education College.

   

  
  
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  Notes:
  For full FETAC Certificate, Communications and Work Experience are mandatory.
  Students may select from different Course groups.
  VTOS, BTE and 3rd level grants available.
  Study in Kinsale and avoid city traffic.
  Public transport available from Cork.
  
  All courses are subject to an adequate number of applicants and may be subject to change.
  Places are awarded on a first come first Served basis.
  
  Funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2005-2006