Dublin City University - Qualifax

NCAD
About the Institute
The National College of Art & Design occupies a unique position
in art and design education in Ireland. It offers the largest range
of art and design degrees in the State at undergraduate and
postgraduate level. In the past many of the most important
Irish artists, designers and art teachers have studied or taught
in the college. It has long been the central and most important
art and design educational institution in Ireland. The college has over seven hundred
and fifty full-time students and a further eight hundred students who are taking nonaward
evening classes. The college has four faculties; Design, Education, Fine Art and
Visual Culture. With the exception of Industrial Design, First Year (Core) provides the
first year for all undergraduate courses. It is an intense visual education not only for
artists but for others who may build careers in related directions. The college has been
a recognised college of the National University of Ireland since 1996.
Students attending NCAD range in age from 17 to over 60 years of age. Of the current
full-time student population of over 700, more than 200 students are aged over 23.
OTHER HEIs
Pre-entry Supports
Mature Students are welcome to contact the Student Support Officer should they
wish to access more detailed information on any course on offer.
The College Open Day is always held on the first Thursday in December, however a
College visit can be scheduled with the Student Support Officer throughout the year.
Orientation Days will take place as part of Registration for new students. This will
give students an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the college faculties and
facilities.
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