Level 5

This is an excellent and exciting course in Stained Glass, Art, Metalcraft, Woodcraft and Woodturning.  It offers students the opportunity to explore and develop skills in many aspects of Art and Craft.  Students undertake a series of projects which encourage creativity and proficiency.  This course affords students the opportunity to explore their creativity and develop their skills through a wide variety of subjects.

The above picture features some of our talented students with their exceptional work in stained glass.

Course Content:

• Design

• Drawing

• Stained Glass

• Metalcraft

• Woodcraft

• Combined Materials with Pottery

• Communications

•   Work Experience

• Word Processing

Below a student demonstrates the captivating art of stained glass.

Examinations:  

• Students may take examinations with FETAC.

• Current FETAC Examination fees:

  Component Certificate (one module)	€10
  Component Certificate (two modules)	€20
  Component Certificate (three modules)	€25
  Component Certificate (four modules)	€30
  Component Certificate (five modules or more)	€50
  Major Awards/Full Certificates	€50

Course Fees: 

• The school  charges a non-refundable registration fee of €25 per course. This will only be refunded in the event of a course not going ahead.
• Students are also charged a mimimal fee for photocopying/materials at the beginning of the school year.  Students will be informed of this fee on commencement of their courses.

Certification:

FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Creative Craft - ACXXX

Grants:  

• Students may be eligible for P.L.C. grants.
• Students may apply to Co. Carlow VEC for details of financial supports available - 059-9721335 or visit www.carlowvec.ie 

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of this course can pursue careers in the following areas: Woodcraft, Metalcraft, Painting/Drawing, Ceramics, Craft and Fine Art.

Further Studies:

The various Institutes of Technology which offer Art courses have places availalbe through the Higher Education Links Scheme for FETAC graduates.

For further details and Application Forms contact:

Course Co-ordinator: Michael Quinn

Phone No: 059-9721335