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 part-time courses and the chance to chat with tutors. Our next CEAD Open day is February 2025.
View CEAD Open DaySummer short courses in art, design & photography for beginners to advanced aged 16 and over, including a three week summer Portfolio Preparation course. The 2024 Summer Programme is open for bookings.
View Summer ProgrammeUniversity Certificate in Jewellery and Object Design (JOD), 1 year part-time, 1 night per week. Students will require basic skills. This is a new certificate and applications are open. The deadline to apply is 4 June 2024
View JOD CertificateHigher Diploma in Art, 2 year part-time, 2 nights per week. A portfolio is required. Applications are open. The deadline to apply is 23 May 2024
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. Applications are open. The deadline to apply is 4 June 2024.
View DVI CertificateUniversity Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging (PDI), 1 year part-time, 2 nights per week. A portfolio is required. Applications are open. The deadline to apply is 8 July 2024.
View PDI CertificateUniversity Certificate in Visual Arts Practice (VAP). 1 to 3 years part-time. A portfolio is not required. Applications for 2024 will for new students late June 2024.
View VAP CertificateCEAD autumn non-credit courses in art and design for beginners to advanced aged 16 and over. A portfolio is not required. Applications for 2024 will open early July 2024
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