CEAD Courses
Continuing Education in Art & Design CEAD offers summer and autumn accredited and non-credit part-time courses in art, design and photography for students who want to explore their creative potential and learn new skills.
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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Welcome to CEAD
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.
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CEAD Open Day
The annual CEAD Open Day includes presentations on our credit part-time courses and the chance to chat with tutors.
CEAD Open Day 2025 is Saturday 22nd February 11am to 2pm.
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Summer Programme
Summer short courses in art, design and 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 March 2025.
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Jewellery & Object Design
University Certificate in Jewellery and Object Design (JOD), 1 year part-time, 1 evening per week, plus one other evening for 8 weeks from end January to mid March. A portfolio is not required to apply. Students require the basic skills to apply. Applications to start in September 2025 will open in April 2025.
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Higher Diploma in Art
Higher Diploma in Art, 2 year part-time, 2 nights per week. A portfolio is required to apply in response to the 2025 Portfolio Brief. Applications to start in September 2025 will open in April 2025.
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Drawing & Visual Investigation
University Certificate in Drawing and Visual Investigation (DVI), 1 year part-time, 2 nights per week. A portfolio is not required to apply. Applications to start in September 2025 will open in April 2025.
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Photography & Digital Imaging
University Certificate in Photography and Digital Imaging (PDI), 1 year part-time, 2 nights per week. A portfolio is required to apply. Applications to start in September 2025 will open in April 2025.
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Visual Arts Practice
University Certificate in Visual Arts Practice (VAP). 1 to 3 years part-time. A portfolio is not required to apply. Applications to start in September 2025 will open in June 2025.
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Autumn Non-Credit Courses
CEAD autumn non-credit courses in art, design & photography for beginners to advanced aged 16 and over, including an evening Portfolio Preparation course. Applications to start in September 2025 will open in July 2025. A portfolio is not required to apply.
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