Game Design & Development, Art & Design Portfolio Preparation, Fashion Design, Fashion and Textiles, Beauty Therapy, Progression Routes for Art & Technology Graduates.

Students will develop their talents in a wide range of visual and artistic skills. Students will prepare a portfolio of work so that they may proceed to further study at Third level. This course gives students over the age of 18 the possibility to be selected for a Eramus + European mobility exchange (subject to funding).

This course offers the student the opportunity to explore and develop skills in many aspects of Design. It provides a solid foundation year for further studies. This course gives students over the age of 18 the possibility to be selected for a Eramus + European mobility exchange (subject to funding).

This intensive portfolio course provides a strong grounding in drawing and design skills for entry into Third level. Students are introduced to the textiles and fashion disciplines of combined materials, embroidery, garment construction and pattern drafting.

This course aims to further develop an understanding of professional art practice and introduce the essential elements of running a creative business. Ideal candidates should exhibit strong personal creativity and motivation, leadership skills, initiative, team working abilities and an aptitude for self directed learning.

Build a strong broad foundation in Computing: course includes Mobile App Development, Computer Programming (Java, PHP, JavaScript, HTML5/CSS), Virtual Machines / Operating Systems, Computer Networking and Computer Hardware. Emphasis placed on Cyber Security throughout programme. Progress onto third level to pursue a degree or into industry.

Eurpoean projects give students an opportunity to work abroad as part of their work placement for a total of three weeks around Easter to Malta, Italy or Hungary.

Valerie Waters from RTE’s Nationwide visits the National Botanic Gardens to find out about its key place in Coláiste Íde’s Fashion and Textile Course.

100% success, we are so delighted and proud of our Art & Fashion students, all of whom were offered places at DIT.