Introduction
Art class at the college
The Kinsale College of Further Education Art courses offers students an excellent opportunity to assemble a portfolio of work, which they may use to gain access to Diploma/Degree courses. Students pursuing this course have obtained some of the best results in the country.
On completion of this course students will have a large portfolio of work suitable for applying for places in any of the 3rd level art institutions in Ireland, the U.K, and Europe.
Former students attend and have graduated from the National College of Art and Design, Galway School of Art, IADT Dun Laoghaire, and the Crawford School of Art in Cork.
Art FETAC Level 5 Application Form
Art & Business FETAC Level 6 Application Form
Course Schedule
- Monday – Black and White or Digital Photography OR Jewellery / Silversmith
- Tuesday - Sculpture
- Wednesday - Painting
- Thursday - Combined Materials/ Design
- Friday - 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.
Jewellery Making / Silversmith
This course invoices students designing, and manufacturing jewellery made from different metals and stones. The student will learn how to shape and process different materials to make jewellery and accessories.
Further Career opportunities include;-
Practicing Artist,
Photographer
Fashion Designer
Graphic Design
Craft Industry (Glass, Pottery etc)
Art Retail and Gallery opportunites.
Artwork on show
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.
Kathleen Holland studied Sculpture and Metalwork in Cork, Glasgow, San Francisco and Dublin completing her BA in Craft and Design at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin. Kathleen has created individually crafted pieces for high profile music / film artistes. Having completed her H. Dip in Art Education she has been teaching Art and Craft / Jewellery for over 10 years.