If you wish to study Art in Ireland, you should give Cork city some serious consideration. For many students the vibrant city of Cork in Ireland has been where they have chosen to start their creative careers.
The city is a culturally rich and has a very strong artistic community.
Yet, because of its size it feels homely and compact.
The visually striking campus of St. John’s Central college enjoys a location close to Cork city centre.
Cafes, shops and major bus routes are within easy walking distance from the college.
The college is truly a creative hub as it offers one of the best ranges of Art, Design and media courses in Cork.
Fine Art, Graphic design, filmmaking, jewellery design, illustration and Photography courses are just a small sample of over forty courses on offer in St. John’s College.
For those who wish to study Art in Cork, the Art, Craft and Design course is a popular choice.
It is an ideal PLC art course in Cork for both school leavers and mature students to explore their artistic side.
Subjects include Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Mixed Media, Design and the Craft areas of Woodcraft and Jewellery making.
Students often use this course to as a portfolio preparation course for progression to third level colleges in Ireland and abroad. It has also proven to be an excellent course for students who are not sure what creative path or future courses they should do as it gives them time to explore a diverse range of creative possibilities.
St. John’s College also offers a QQI level 6 course in Fine art.
Students on this course have their own personal space in the studio. They deepen their knowledge and develop their skills in fine art painting, sculpture, drawing and design.
It is an excellent oil painting course with traditional and more contemporary approaches thought.
We also support students to prepare a portfolio and how they may go about setting themselves up in the art world in the future.
Students can also do an optional subject (Art in the community module) that involves learning how to work creatively with groups in the Community arts and or Arts and health sector.
Application details for these, and all the PLC courses that St. John’s Central College offers in Cork city can be seen on the St. John’s College website www.stjohnscollege.ie.
