Course Title: Art and Design – Portfolio Preparation/Photography (AACDX)
Course Description:
This is a one-year course in Art and Design in which students will also prepare a portfolio of work if they wish to progress to further studies in Art, Craft or Design at Third Level.
Course Content:
Drawing
Architectural Drawing
Design
Traditional Photography
Graphics
Graphic Design
Life Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Printmaking
Woodcraft
Ceramics
History & Appreciation of Art & Design
Communications
Work Experience
Certification:
FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 – Under the Higher Education Links Scheme award holders may apply for reserved places in Art & Design in Institutes of Technology.
PLC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Leaving Certificate or Equivalent
- Mature students accepted without Leaving Cert.
- Interviews.
Maintenance Grants
Students taking PLC Courses are now eligible to apply for maintenance grants. These grants are means tested.
Click here to download the Grant Application Form
Click here to download the Grant Notes
FEES
There are no Tuition Fees for PLC Courses. Examination fees, membership fees of professional bodies (where applicable) and other sundry items (course materials) are payable at various times throughout the academic year.

