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 2025 Summer Programme will open for bookings spring 2025.
View Summer ProgrammeUniversity Certificate in Jewellery and Object Design (JOD), 1 year part-time, 1 evening per week, plus one other evenings for 8 weeks from end January to mid March. Students will require basic skills. This is a new certificate. Applications are now closed for 2024 and will reopen spring 2025.
View JOD CertificateHigher Diploma in Art, 2 year part-time, 2 nights per week. A portfolio is required. Applications for starting in September 2024 are now closed. Applications will reopen spring 2025.
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 now complete for 2024. Applications will reopen in spring 2025.
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 extended to 11 September 2024.
View PDI CertificateUniversity Certificate in Visual Arts Practice (VAP). 1 to 3 years part-time. A portfolio is not required. Applications are now open new students
View VAP CertificateCEAD autumn non-credit courses in art and design for beginners to advanced aged 16 and over. A portfolio is not required. The Autumn Non Credit courses are now fully booked. You are welcome to join the Waitlist.
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