Ireland

Art

Course code: AD082
Level: Level 8
Award: Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
Classification: Major
Awarding body: University College Dublin
Duration: Students will attend on a part-time basis for approximately 30 weeks. Normally students will attend for a minimum of 6 hours per week, 6.15 to 9.00pm. Typically this could be Tuesday and Thursday evening for year 1 students and Monday and Wednesday evening for year 2 students. The course is blended and some of these sessions will be online. The programme includes evening attendance and the occasional Saturday morning. Currently in year 2 there is a 4-day block at Easter when students are asked to attend during the day. These dates will be in the timetable received at the beginning of the year.

Programme summary

This part-time undergraduate programme offers an opportunity for mature students interested in establishing a personal direction in their art and design practice to attend a flexible programme leading to a Higher Diploma.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements Applicants to this programme should be 21 years or over by January 1st of the year they intend to start the programme. Applicants who are eligible to apply will have successfully completed a CEAD Level 7 University Certificate or the equivalent with 30 ECTS credits to carry forward. Applicants are also required to demonstrate a commitment to the development of an art practice and be willing to engage in a programme involving investigation and experimentation. Advanced Entry Advanced entry to year 2 of the Higher Diploma in Art is evaluated by the prior learning of the individual student. Please contact CEAD@staff.ncad.ie Please note advance entry places are limited.

Who to apply to

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