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Date: Wednesday June 10th, 2026 at 10:00 to Friday June 19th, 2026 at 16:00
Price:Installment 1 €175.0
Price:Installment 2 €175.0
Venue: MTU Crawford College of Art & Design, Sharman Crawford Street, T12 XK25
THIS COURSE WILL TAKE PLACE OVER 8 DAYS 10AM - 4PM,
(NOT INCLUDING SATURDAY AND SUNDAY)
IT IS SUITABLE FOR THOSE SEEKING ART COLLEGE ENTRY. YOU WILL BE TUTORED IN COMPOSITION, OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING, LIFE DRAWING, PAINTING, AND DEVELOPING A SKETCHBOOK.
MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED.
SPECIALIST LECTURERS WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH A NUMBER OF SET PROJECTS INCLUDING CREATIVE DISCIPLINES SUCH AS: DRAWING, PAINTING, PRINTMAKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, 3D CONSTRUCTION AND LIFE DRAWING. YOU WILL CREATE A WELL-BALANCED AND INDIVIDUAL PORTFOLIO WITH THEIR PERSONAL CAREER PATH IN MIND.
IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO APPLY TO MTU CRAWFORD COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN FOR THE: BA (HONOURS) IN FINE ART, BA (HONOURS) IN CONTEMPORARY APPLIED ART BA (HONOURS) IN VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS.
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A PORTFOLIO FOR REVIEW AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS. THE PORTFOLIO PREPARATION COURSE ALLOWS YOU TO SUBMIT THE PORTFOLIO YOU CREATE FOR ASSESSMENT (SHOULD YOU WISH). THE RESULT OF THIS ASSESSMENT CAN BE USED TO FULFILL THE PORTFOLIO ELEMENT OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE COURSES LISTED ABOVE AND YOU WON’T NEED TO RESUBMIT YOUR PORTFOLIO IF YOU APPLY WITHIN FOUR YEARS OF COMPLETING THE PORTFOLIO PREPARATION COURSE.
For further information on the portfolio submission please visit https://crawford.mtu.ie/how-to-apply/
WHAT IS THE COURSE ABOUT?
This dynamic intensive course is designed to support aspiring artists in building a strong, diverse portfolio for entry into third-level art and design programmes. Guided by a team of specialist lecturers, students will immerse themselves in a creative environment, gaining time, space and support in order to develop ideas, technical skill and a digital portfolio.
Beginning with core observational drawing techniques, the course expands across a wide range of disciplines including painting, printmaking processes, animation, photography and ceramics. Throughout the course, learners will produce a body of work while also learning how to document, select and curate their pieces into a cohesive digital portfolio essential for college applications.
An important part of the course is exposure to the wider art world where students are introduced to varying artists and processes as well as visiting local galleries (where applicable) engaging with both historical and contemporary artists to inform and inspire their own practice.
With small class sizes, hands-on practice and guidance from experienced artists, this course offers an inspiring and supportive introduction to both traditional and contemporary art practices. By the end of the programme, students will leave with increased creative confidence and skills to compile their own diverse portfolio.
