CEAD University Certificate in Visual Arts Practice (VAP)
CEAD University Certificate in Visual Arts Practice (VAP)
The VAP University Certificate credit courses are studio based practical and theoretical courses that are suited to students interested in developing a professional visual arts practice.
Applications Are open for applications
Award University Certificate in Visual Arts Practice
Credits/Level 30 ECTS credits, Level 7 NFQ
Admission Requirements Places are allocated on a first come basis to applicants with the following basic requirements; age 21 before January 2024, Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent, English profiency and a foundational, introductory or non credit art, design or photography course such as an NCAD short summer course in a relatable subject.
Portfolio Not Required
Duration 22 weeks, evenings, autumn to spring. Students can complete the certificate over 1 to 3 years Fee 2024-2025 Fees charged per module, see table below, payable in September and January
Programme Code AD094
Watch the VAP presentation below
The Certificate in Visual Arts Practice is an accredited course for mature students seeking flexible quality learning opportunities at NCAD. The course contains multiple module choices to students who can construct their own programme of learning.
Things you need to know before applying
To achieve the full award students must complete 30 credits over 1 to 3 years
Students complete one module from Group A and one module from Group B plus both mandatory modules, see table below
Students must complete a studio module before taking Professional Practice CEAD1002, unless completing the VAP Certificate in a single year
Bookings are online only
Bookings to be made in the student name and details only
Make an individual appliciation to each module you want to study, only
Modules offered will be subject to availability of spaces and level of demand
If you have been at NCAD previously use your MyNCAD account
To reset your password contact studentrecords@student.ncad.ie and include your name, date of birth and 8 digit student ID/reference number
New Students click to apply, then select New Account & record your password
Students are required to have access to a computer, Internet and be familar with Canvas which replaces Google Classroom
Fees are due September and January
Classes start week of 16th September 2024
VAP classes run 6.30pm to 9pm
The Open Learning inititative provides Fee Waivers for certain VAP modules
Two options are available for students taking Visual Arts Practice modules. Audit option students participate in the module but do not submit their work for formal 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.
Admission Requirements
Places are allocated on a first come basis to applicants with the following basic requirements; mature students age 21 before January 2024, an Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent and have completed an introductory, foundational or non-credit course in art, design or photography in a subject that relates to their chosen CEAD module. This is an intemediate level programme and not suitable for beginners. Certain modules require students to already have specific skills. To apply for entry to the programme, applicants must complete the online application form. Applicants must also demonstrate that they will be able to manage the academic writing elements of the programme and need English proficiency. To have Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) or previous experience recognised to fulfil entry criteria, applicants may also submit a portfolio. Students can also apply for RPL for any of the modules to a maximum of 10 credits of the programme.
Progression
A key pillar of CEAD programmes is Progression within arts and design education. On successful completion of the Visual Arts Practice certificate, students are eligible to apply to the part-time Higher Diploma in Art NFQ Level 8. Higher Diploma in Art graduates are then eligible to apply, via advanced entry, to the final year of NCAD's undergraduate BA Degree studies.
