Fee 2023-2024 Fees charged per module, see table below
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.
Fee 2023-2024 Fees charged per module, see table below
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The Certificate in Visual Arts Practice is an accredited course available to mature students seeking flexible quality learning opportunities at NCAD. The course contains multiple module choices to students who can construct their own sequential programme of learning.
Things you need to know before applying...
Applications Open Early Summer 2024
Code
|
Module Name
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Group
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Credits
|
Weeks
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Evening 6.30 to 9pm
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Fee €
|
Apply online only |
CEAD1001 | Theories & Concepts in Critical Cultures | Mandatory | 5 | 12 |
Semester 1 Thursday |
300 | |
CEAD1002 | Professional Practice | Mandatory | 5 | 11 |
Semester 2 Thursday Starts 11 January 2024 |
300 | Click Here to Join the Waitlist |
CEAD1004 | Drawing, Print & Mixed Media | A | 10 | 22 |
Wednesday |
600 | |
CEAD1005 | Extending a Visual Language | A | 10 | 22 |
Wednesday |
600 | |
CEAD1006 | Sculpture & Drawing | A | 10 | 22 |
Tuesday |
600 | |
CEAD1007 | Exploring Creative Embroidery | A | 10 | 22 |
Thursday |
600 | |
CEAD1008 | Materials, Techniques & Language of Painting | B | 10 | 22 |
Friday |
600 | |
CEAD1009 | Painting & Visual Research | B | 10 | 22 |
Monday |
600 | |
CEAD1010 | Ceramics | B | 10 | 22 | Wednesday | 600 | |
CEAD1011 | Printed Textile Design | B | 10 | 22 |
Monday |
600 | |
CEAD1012 | B | 10 | 22 | Tuesday | 600 | ||
CEAD1013 | Bronze Casting as a Sculptural Process | B | 10 | 22 |
Thursday |
600 |
Audit or 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 or 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.
Admission Requirements
Places are allocated on a first come basis to applicants with the following basic requirements; mature students who have turned 21 on or before 1 January of the year in which they wish to commence study on the programme, have experience in art, design or photography either from completing a summer or short course at NCAD or with anothor course provider or completing a module on the Visual Arts Practice programme as audit only or have similar experience and an Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent. 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. 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
Students who successfully complete a certificate course with CEAD can apply to the part-time AD082 Higher Diploma in Art NFQ Level 8.
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