CEAD University Certificate in Visual Arts Practice (VAP)

The VAP University Certificate and Audit/Credit courses are studio based practical and theoretical courses that are suited to students interested in developing a professional visual arts practice.

Applications open: Recruitment for Semester 2 commencing soon
Portfolio: Not Required

Award: University Certificate in Visual Arts Practice

Credits/Level: 30 ects, Level 7 NFQ
Duration: Runs over 22 weeks (evenings) Autumn-Spring, full programme can be completed over 1-3 years
Fee 2020-2021: Fees charged per module see table below

Programme Code: AD094

APPLY Online through the links in table below

Download AD094 VAP Programme Structure

Recruitment for VAP 2020 Semester 2 commencing soon
Modules offered will be subject to availability of spaces and level of demand
Preference will be given to continuing VAP students

Students can combine modules in a flexible way to complete 30 credits over 1-3 years. To achieve the full award students must complete both mandatory modules and one module from each of Group A and Group B. see table below.

AD094 VAP Programme Information

AD094 VAP Audit/Credit Modules

Code	Module Name	Group	Credits	Weeks	Evening	Fee €	Apply Online
CEAD1001	Theories & Concepts in Critical Cultures	Mandatory	5	12	S1 Thursday	300	2020 Applications Closed
CEAD1002	Professional Practice	Mandatory	5	11	S2 Thursday	300	Recruitment opening soon for Semster 2
CEAD1003	Drawing Techniques	A	10	22		600	Not running
CEAD1004	Drawing, Print & Mixed Media	A	10	22	Wednesday	600	2020 Applications Closed
CEAD1005	Extending a Visual Language	A	10	22	Wednesday	600	2020 Applications Closed
CEAD1006	Sculpture & Drawing	A	10	22	Tuesday	600	2020 Applications Closed
CEAD1007	Exploring Creative Embroidery	A	10	22	Thursday	600	2020 Applications Closed
CEAD1008	Materials, Techniques & Language of Painting	B	10	11	Friday	600	2020 Applications Closed
CEAD1009	Painting & Visual Research	B	10	22	Monday	600	2020 Applications Closed
CEAD1010	Ceramics	B	10	22	Wednesday	600	2020 Applications Closed
CEAD1011	Printed Textile Design	B	10	22		600	Not running Semester 1
CEAD1012	Jewellery & Object Design	B	10	22		600	Not running
CEAD1013	Bronze Casting as a Sculptural Process	B	10	22	Thursday	600	2020 Applications Closed

The Certificate in Visual Arts Practice is one of a number of accredited courses available to mature students seeking flexible quality learning opportunities at NCAD. The course contains multiple modules offering choice to students, who can construct a sequential programme of learning from a multidisciplinary modular framework.

What are Audit/Credit courses?

Audit/Credit (A/C) courses are part-time modules offered in a range of Fine Art and Design subjects. A/C courses provide students with an option to study part-time and build credit toward a recognised third level qualification. Choose from the list in the table above.

Two options are provided for students taking Audit/Credit courses:

• Audit option: students participate in the module but do not submit their work for assessment and do not gain credit for accumulation purposes.

• Credit option: students submit their work for assessment by tutors and gain appropriate credit which is certified and may be used for accumulation purposes towards the completion of a Certificate, Diploma or Degree.

Progression

Students who successfully complete a Certificate course with CEAD can apply to the part-time AD082 Higher Diploma in Art NFQ Level 8.