Do you want to create a portfolio to help you with your next step to getting into art college? Do you just want to spend a wonderful year in Galway studying and enjoying the life of an artist? Then Galway Community College of Further Education is the place for you.
GCC's art, design and portfolio Level 5 course will immerse you in drawing, design skills, graphic design, mixed media and computer graphics. You will gain experience in drawing, painting, print, working in 3D, design, Illustrator and Photoshop. This is a full-time course with work experience and Erasmus opportunities. There are no CAO points needed for entry, see www.galwaycc.ie for entry requirements.
If college is your goal, you will be interested to know that previous students have progressed to college in Galway, Limerick, Athlone, Dublin and the UK, studying in ATU (Atlantic Technological University ), NCAD (National College of Art and Design ), IADT (Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology ), TUS (Technological University of the Shannon ), and Birmingham University among others.
GCC tailors its course to the strengths and interests of its students so everyone will flourish and enjoy a wonderful creative year studying in Galway city and enjoying the beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way, while keeping an eye to future progression to third level and a career as an artist.
Visit www.galwaycc.ie to find out more about the course, or email the course coordinator to have any of your questions answered in detail. You will find email details for all course coordinators on the GCC website. Apply online now to secure your place for September.
