Continuing Education offers part-time accredited Certificate and Higher Diploma options for mature students. One-year University Certificate courses include: Drawing and Visual Investigation, Photography and Digital Imaging, Jewellery and Object Design and Visual Art Practice. Students who successfully complete a Certificate can apply to the part-time Higher Diploma in Art. All part-time programmes are minor awards within the National Framework of Qualifications.

Non-credit courses and workshops are offered to students who want to return to third level art and design education but need to further develop their skills and knowledge prior to committing to award-bearing programmes. CEAD provides continuing professional development options including masterclasses for those seeking to up-skill and acquire further professional experience. The CEAD student exhibition takes place on campus annually, showcasing students’ art and design work in a range of disciplines.

University Certificate Programmes

1. Drawing and Visual Investigation (D+VI)
One year L7 programme providing students with knowledge, skills and understanding of contemporary approaches to drawing and visual research. The course takes place two evenings a week over a twenty-five-week period.

2. Photography and Digital Imaging (PDI)
This one year L7 programme offers students an opportunity to extend their visual vocabulary and explore the creative possibilities of photography within contemporary visual art and design practice. The course takes place two evenings a week over a twenty-five-week period.

3. Visual Art Practice
Visual Art Practice is a flexible programme, offering students a wide range of studio practice and theory modules to choose from. Students can audit this programme or take modules for credit purposes. Examples of modules include: print-making & mixed media, printed textiles, painting and research methods, bronze-casting, ceramics, embroidery, drawing and sculpture.

4. Higher Diploma in Art & Design, NFQL8
Students who have completed one of our part-time Certificates are eligible to apply to the part-time Higher Diploma. This two-year intensive course includes studio practice and visual culture. Students are required to attend two evenings a week, some Saturdays and day-time blocks. The Higher Diploma course aims to introduce students to concepts, ideas and research processes in art, provide students with technical skills applicable to practice and to encourage students to develop ideas across Fine Art. This part-time undergraduate course offers an opportunity for students to establish a personal direction in their art practice. Students attend a flexible programme leading to a Higher Diploma in Art which offers an opportunity for progression into the final year of an undergraduate degree in the School of Fine Art.

Enquiries

Information on all courses is available on the College website: www.ncad.ie/continuing-education.