design department 2013
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Department
of
Design
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where we are now:
• 150 students
• 4 programmes FETAC
• 2 Higher National Diplomas
• 2 awarding bodies
• students progressing
to higher education
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awarding bodies
• FETAC Level 5
• Edexcel BTEC
HND - Higher National Diploma
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FETAC LEVEL 5
• Garden Design
• CAD - Computer Aided Design
• Fashion Design
• Furniture Design LEVEL 6
• Furniture Making & Restoration
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Garden Design
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FETAC LEVEL 5
Garden Design Course Co-ordinator Claire McQuade
One year course leading to FETAC award in Applied Horticulture. Students
study Garden Design and Landscaping, Health & Safety, Plant Science, along
with other academic and practical subjects.
Students have worked on a variety of projects within the College grounds.
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CAD Comptuer Aided Design
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FETAC LEVEL 5 & CITY AND GUILDS
CAD Computer Aided Design Course Co-ordinator Sean Owens
One year course leading to both FETAC Level 5 & City and Guilds
qualifications. Students use the latest CAD software and study areas
such as Building Construction and Architectural Drawing.
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Fashion Design
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FETAC LEVEL 5
Fashion Design Course Co-ordinator June Verdon
One year course covering Drawing, Design, Pattern Making,
Garment Construction and Embroidery. Students who complete
course may advance to HND Fashion Design course.
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Furniture Design
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FETAC LEVEL 5
Furniture Design Course Co-ordinator James McLoughlin
1 Year Course. All students have access to design studio and a
well-equipped woodwork room. The course takes students from basic
wood working level to the design and construction of a furniture piece.
Work is exhibited in the End of Year Exhibition.
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FETAC LEVEL 6 • Furniture
Making & Resoration
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FETAC LEVEL 6
Furniture Design Course Co-ordinator James McLoughlin
1 Year Course. All students have access to design studio and a well-
equipped woodwork room. Students in have the opportunity to learn
the skills of furniture making and restoration, through the use of
woodworking machinery and specialist wood finishes. Work is exhibited
in the End of Year Exhibition.
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BTEC HND • Graphic Design
• Fashion & Textiles
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Graphic Design Graphic Design
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BTEC HND
Graphic Design Course Co-ordinator Louise Fortune
2 year course which enables students to explore modern graphic design
procedures and develop problem-solving skills. Students who achieve this
award may advance to further study at Colleges and Universities in UK.
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Fashion & Textiles
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BTEC HND
Fashion & Textile Design Course Co-ordinator June Verdon
2 year course covering academic and pratical aspects of fashion design.
Students who achieve this award may advance to further study at
Colleges and Universities in UK.
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what next? … • new course for 2013 FETAC Level 6 Garden Design • progression routes for students:
• From Level 5 – Higher National Diploma Courses • Through HELS to Higher Education eg
UCD – Botany, Landscape Architecture • From HND courses Final Year degree top-ups in UK eg University of Kent, Hereford College of the Arts, Direct Entry in Ireland eg IADT, DIT, CARLOW IT, SLIGO
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reminder . . .
End of Year
ART & DESIGN
EXHIBITION 19.05-22.05