Illustration

On this course you will focus on developing your drawing, digital and media abilities while learning to direct your work in terms of commercial viability. You will be encouraged to engage in a range of methods to realise your ideas, both two and three dimensionally.

Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in BCFE:

• Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students.
• A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number.
• The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+) Minimum entry requirements for all level 6 courses
• QQI Level 5 award in a relevant or equivalent
• Leaving Certificate/LCVP with a minimum of two O1/H5 and three O6/H7 grades or equivalent. What Do You Need To Apply? In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course you will also need to provide a portfolio of your recent Please see the Portfolio field below for details. Year 1 Higher National Certificate
• A minimum H5 in Art and one other O1/H5 and three O6/H7 grades in the Leaving Certificate/LCVP or
• Suitable BCFE QQI Level 5 awards, with a merit profile, that satisfy the entry requirements are: o Illustration Techniques and Practices Level 5 (AIC) o Art Portfolio – Art, Design and Mixed Media Level 5 (ADM) o Art Portfolio – 3D Digital and Traditional Art and Design Level 5 (ADT) o Art Portfolio – Art, Graphics and Printmaking Level 5 (AGP) Year 2 Higher National Diploma
• Students who have successfully completed year 1 and have achieved a Higher National Certificate in Art and Design (Art Practice), can progress automatically to year 2.
• Applicants with an equivalent Higher National Certificate, and subject to module compatibility may also apply directly to Year 2, Higher National Diploma in Art and Design (Art Practice).