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: Applications for 2020 open soon.
Portfolio: Not Required

Award: University Certificate in Visual Arts Practice

Credits/Level: 30 ects, Level 7 NFQ
Duration: Runs over 22 weeks (evenings) September-March, full programme can be completed over 1-3 years
Fee 2019-2020: Fees charged per module see table below

Programme Code: AD094

APPLY Online through the links in table below

Download AD094 VAP Programme Structure

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	Thurs S1	335	2019-20 Closed
CEAD1002	Professional Practice	Mandatory	5	11	Thurs S2	335	2019-20 Closed
CEAD1003	Drawing Techniques	A	10	22	Tues	415	2019-20 Closed
CEAD1004	Drawing, Print & Mixed Media	A	10	22	Weds	420	2019-20 Closed
CEAD1005	Extending a Visual Language	A	10	22	Weds	415	2019-20 Closed
CEAD1006	Sculpture & Drawing	A	10	22	Tues	460	2019-20 Closed
CEAD1007	Exploring Creative Embroidery	A	10	22	Thurs	440	2019-20 Closed
CEAD1008	Materials, Techniques & Language of Painting	B	10	11	Fri	415	2019-20 Closed
CEAD1009	Painting & Visual Research	B	10	22	Mon	415	2019-20 Closed
CEAD1010	Ceramics	B	10	22	Weds	460	2019-20 Closed
CEAD1011	Printed Textile Design	B	10	22	Mon	475	2019-20 Closed
CEAD1012	Jewellery & Object Design	B	10	22	Mon	455	2019-20 Closed
CEAD1013	Bronze Casting as a Sculptural Process	B	10	22	Thurs	475	2019-20 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.