Craft Production (VTOS)

Certificate in Art, Craft and Design QQI Level 5 (5M1984) – Year 1

Advanced Certificate in Art QQI Level 6 (6M4029) – Year 2

This course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*. Click here for more information and to check eligibility.

VTOS means Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme. VTOS gives unemployed adults over 21 the opportunity of returning to full time education, while retaining their benefit.

The purpose of the course is to equip the learner with knowledge, skills and confidence to explore a range of different crafts with an emphasis on Further Education.

Course Content

Year One

Ceramics
Jewellery
Print-making
Drawing
Design Skills
Communications
Work Experience.

Workshops will be an important element of this course and will be facilitated by experts from various Craft Industries. Learners will enjoy regular trips to Art Galleries and Art Fairs.

Year Two

Drawing
Painting
Ceramics
Jewellery
Print-making
Work Experience
Communications.

Workshops are an important element of this course and will be facilitated by experts from various Craft industries. Learners will enjoy regular trips to Art Galleries, Craft Fairs and location drawing, along with talks delivered by ‘Makers’ from Craft industries.

Entry Requirements

All VTOS applicants must be over 21 and in receipt of or a dependent of a Social Protection payment for at least 6 months before starting the course. Participation in a CE or FAS scheme counts in the calculation of six months once you must be in receipt of a relevant Social Protection payment immediately before starting the course. All applicants who present for this course will be given individual guidance by qualified tutors who are in a position to make recommendations as to what courses may suit their learning needs.

Certification

Certificate in Art, Craft and Design QQI Level 5 (5M1984)

Advanced Certificate in Art QQI Level 6 (6M4029)

Progression

There are progression opportunities to Further Education, work in a Creative Hub or set up their own practice.

Duration

Level 5 – one year
Level 6 – one year. Applications can be made for level 6 (year 2) without having a level 5 in craft but this will be subject to portfolio.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ at the top of this page or email cdcfe.vtos@cdcfe.cdetb.ie for information.

For more information contact 01 831 4677

Craft Production L5 Work Experience project

Large scale ceramic relief based on Coláiste Dhúlaigh logo.

Students made small maquettes, each experimenting with different modelling techniques, textures and glazes. Results were then used to design the large scale piece. The piece was made with large slabs joined together on a board 1 mtr square. The final drawing/design was scaled up and transferred to the clay slab. The group then modelled the piece. The piece was sectioned into pieces that would fit into the kiln for firing. Glazing came next to achieve the desired colours.

Finally the artwork was reassembled and mounted on the wall.