NCAD - Nationaly College of Art and Design
Whether you are an absolute beginner or you are a student wishing to grow your visual arts, design or photography education, CEAD offers Progression options for all levels within Higher Education. In an era of lifelong learning, CEAD's diverse programme offers flexible, quality learning opportunities.
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CEAD offers accredited University Certificates NFQ level 7, Higher Diploma in Art NFQ level 8 and non-credit part-time courses in the summer and evening classes in autumn. Explore your art, design and photography summer or autumn creative options below.
View Welcome to CEADThe annual CEAD Open Day includes presentations on our credit part-time courses and the chance to chat with tutors. CEAD Open Day 2026 will take place in February 2026
View CEAD Open DaySummer short courses in art, design and photography for beginners to advanced aged 16 and over, including a three week summer Portfolio Preparation course. The Summer Programme 2025 is open for bookings
View Summer ProgrammeUniversity Certificate in Jewellery and Object Design (JOD), 1 year part-time, 1 evening per week, plus one other evening for 8 weeks from end January to mid March. A portfolio is not required to apply. Students require the basic skills to apply. Applications to start in September 2025 are Now Open.
View Jewellery & Object DesignHigher Diploma in Art, 2 year part-time, 2 nights per week. A portfolio is required to apply in response to the 2025 Portfolio Brief. Applications to start in September 2025 are Now Open.
View Higher Diploma in ArtUniversity Certificate in Drawing and Visual Investigation (DVI), 1 year part-time, 2 nights per week. A portfolio is not required to apply. Applications to start in September 2025 are Now Open.
View Drawing & Visual InvestigationUniversity Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging (PDI), 1 year part-time, 2 nights per week. A portfolio is required to apply. Applications to start in September 2025 are Now Open.
View Photography & Digital ImagingUniversity Certificate in Visual Arts Practice (VAP). 1 to 3 years part-time. A portfolio is not required to apply. Applications from new students to start in September 2025 will open in June 2025.
View Visual Arts PracticeCEAD autumn non-credit courses in art, design & photography for beginners to advanced aged 16 and over, including an evening Portfolio Preparation course. Applications to start in September 2025 will open in July 2025. A portfolio is not required to apply.
View Autumn Non-Credit Courses
