Program Overview

Portfolio Preparation – ‘Think Draw Make’ – Summer Course

Course Overview

Are you thinking of applying to Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD)? How would you like to create your portfolio and have it scored before you go into your final leaving cert year?

**** is a two week summer art and design programme that helps you produce a portfolio in the creative environment of the LSAD, Clare Street Campus. We provide the facilities, materials and teaching expertise that allow you to have your portfolio scored for entry to LSAD before you go into your final leaving certificate year.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements. This programme is designed for Post-Junior Certificate students who may be interested in pursuing a career in Art & Design at third level. This course is also suitable for those who have completed the leaving certificate, but did not study Art as a Leaving Cert subject, and for mature applicants who may be interested in studying Art & Design at third level.

Course Content

This course is an intensive portfolio development and production opportunity, which includes a series of one-day blocks in the following areas.

• Drawings
• Graphic Design
• Mixed Media Drawing
• Drape and Draw (Fashion)
• Printmaking
• Textiles
• Photography
• Animation
• Portfolio preparation and upload to slideroom
• Assessment of portfolios

On completion of the programme, your portfolio will be marked and the score retained for when you make your application to LSAD.

More Information

Delivery

The dates for the programme are TBC

Assessment

Continuous evaluation will take place during the programme with a final assessment on completion. Following the final evaluation, each participant will receive a portfolio score, which will be retained and may be used for applying to LSAD. It will therefore not be necessary for the participant to have their portfolio assessed during the application process.

Qualification

A TUS Certificate of Completion will be issued to eligible participants. Plus a portfolio score, valid for applying to LSAD.

Fees

Fee for Summer 2025 was €220 (includes all art materials)