CEAD Courses
Apply for a summer or autumn accredited or non-credit part time course.
Whether you are an absolute beginner or are currently on a non-credit or accredited programme of study in art or design, CEAD offers progression options for all levels within Higher Education. Our programme runs over summer and autumn and ranges from non-credit for beginners to advanced Certificate and Higher Diploma levels.
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Email: cead@staff.ncad.ie
CEAD Open Day
The annual CEAD Open Day includes presentations on part-time courses and the chance to chat with tutors.
Our next CEAD Open day is 24th February 2024, 11am to 2pm.
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Summer Programme
Short courses in art, design & photography including a three week summer Portfolio Preparation course. The 2023 summer programme is now over. Summer 2024 courses will open for bookings next April.
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Higher Diploma in Art
Higher Diploma in Art, 2 year part-time, 2 nights per week. A portfolio in required. Applications for 2023 entry are closed. Applications for 2024 will open spring 2024.
View Higher Diploma in Art
DVI Certificate
University Certificate in Drawing and Visual Investigation (DVI), 1 year part-time, 2 nights per week. A portfolio is not required. Applications for 2023 entry are closed. Applications for 2024 will open spring 2024.
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PDI Certificate
University Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging (PDI), 1 year part-time, 2 nights per week. A portfolio is required. Applications for 2023 entry are open. A rolling deadline is in place.
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VAP Certificate A/C Modules
University Certificate in Visual Arts Practice (VAP). 1 to 3 years part-time. VAP modules may be taken on a once off basis for audit or credit. A portfolio is not required. Applications for 2023 new entrants are open.
View VAP Certificate A/C Modules
Autumn Non-Credit
CEAD autumn non-credit courses in art and design for beginners to advanced. A portfolio is not required. Bookings open 26th July at 12 noon.
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