Liberties College
Evening Courses
2016/2017
Ÿ Childcare
Ÿ Pottery
Ÿ Irish Language
Ÿ Glass Slumping
Ÿ Drawing
Ÿ Drawing
Autumn 2016
6pm to 8pm
Spring 2017
6pm to 8pm
Wed. 7th Sep. 2016
Wed. 14th Sep. 2016
Wed. 18th Jan. 2017
Wed. 25th Jan. 2017
Explores the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs
Assistant. Participants will be required to undertake practical work, complete a reflective diary and carry out a skills demonstration to assess the participant’s ability to
dress, feed and care for a child with disabilities.
Course prepares participants for work in Childcare. It looks at the key stages in child
development (children 0 - 6 yrs.), including the child’s physical, cognitive, linguistic,
emotional, social and behavioural development. It also examines the importance of
play on the child’s well-being.
Designed for those seeking to raise their proficiency in Irish. The emphasis is on improving the participant’s skills through listening, speaking, reading and writing. A
pass in Irish at QQI Level 3, Junior Certificate Level Irish or an equivalent award is
necessary for entry.
To develop drawing techniques and extend participant’s awareness and skills in a
range of drawing media. This course would be of interest to students seeking to prepare a portfolio relevant to further education in the visual arts.
Covers the basic methods/techniques in pottery including, pinch pots, coil pots, slab
building, mould making, pot throwing, 3D ceramic, relief sculpture and glazing.
Participants will have the opportunity to make pottery with both functional and
decorative applications.
Covers the basic, glass cutting, forming, fusing and slumping techniques.
Participants will have the opportunity to design jewellery and make fine art glass
pieces.
Tuition will focus on drawing from observation and will include the fundamentals of
line, tone, shape, form and perspective.
Designed for those working in a Naíonraí. Participants must have a command of
the Irish language and will be subject to interview at enrolment. The minimum required standard for entry to this course is the Irish in Everyday Use, QQI Level 4,
4N1179 course listed on previous page.
Covers the basic methods/techniques in pottery including, pinch pots, coil pots, slab
building, mould making, pot throwing, 3D ceramic & relief sculpture and glazing.
Participants will have the opportunity to make pottery with both functional and decorative applications.
An introduction to glass fusing and slumping theory and techniques. Participants will
have an opportunity to work with materials & equipment and prepare a range of simple glass craft pieces.
An introduction to pottery including, pinch pots, coil pots, slab building. Participants
will have an opportunity to learn clay techniques, to make a variety of decorative pots
and ceramic pieces.
Where stated classes convene at the following times:
Ÿ Wednesday evenings from 19:00hrs to 21:00hrs
Ÿ Saturdays 09:30hrs to 14:30hrs
Church
Evening Courses
2016/2017
Cathedral
Liberties College
Bull Alley Street
Dublin 8
t. +353 (0)1 454 0044
e. [email protected]
w. http://www.libertiescollege.ie
QQI is a new agency set up in 2012, replacing FETAC, HETAC, NQAI and IVQB. A
candidate must accumulate eight approved minor awards/modules to attain the QQI
Level 5 Major Award or certificate. These awards can be accumulated over time and
are suited to part-time study.
The QQI certificate is recognised for progression to Higher Education and training.
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the appropriate awards and module
titles prior to applying for courses at Liberties College. Further information is available at http://www.qqi.ie.
Sept. 21st Wed. Classes commence
Nov. 2nd Wed. Mid-Term Break
Dec. 14th Wed. Final class
Feb. 1st Wed. Classes commence
Feb. 22nd Wed. Mid-Term Break
Apr. 5th Wed. Final class before Easter
Holidays
Apr. 26th Wed. Classes resume after
Easter
May 24th Wed. Final class
All enrolments are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the City of Dublin
Education and Training Board and the Liberties College of Further Education
Admissions Policy, a copy of which is available from the Principal. No refund of
fees can be made except where a course does not form.