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Amy12345678910 · 17-03-2012, 18:54

Hello,

I was wondering has anyone done the Illustration course at Ballyfermot college of further education, and if so could they please tell me a little more about it? What kind of stuff did you do, etc.

Also any tips for the interview?

Thanks!

Saruwatari · 24-03-2012, 02:55

Hey! I'm an AIH student, just a month or so off finishing my first year and it's very enjoyable.
The modules consist of;

- Life Drawing & Figure Studies (drawing nude models for five hours, anatomical studies)
- Exploring Illustrative Style (gets you to try a multitude of styles before settling on your own)
- Representational Illustration (realistic fully-rendered drawings of objects)
- Media, Materials & Techniques (making a variety of books, puppets and other 3D craft)
- Materials & Processes (engaging in different mediums and how to apply them)
- Art History (self-explanatory - lectures, gallery visits and exclusive talks)
- Computer Design & Application (worknig in the digital environment, Photoshop and Illustrator)
- Printmaking (exploring different classical print techniques, e.g. drypoint, acetone transfer)

You do maximum three projects per module in the first year, which is what you result is based on - no continous assessment.
It's a fairly easy-going if hectic course, the lecturers are great and have experience in what they teach (most of them teach on the side in fact). Lots to learn, regardless of what you've previously studied!

Since your post dates the 17th I presume you've had the interview, how did you get on?

FlashD · 13-04-2012, 03:50

^^^ Hey, nice bit of info.

Two question if you have a chance.

What is the average age on the course, are there many maturies?

Anywhere on the net that I could see a sample of the course work?

briscotti · 14-04-2012, 22:51

I have also been looking for work samples online to no avail. Interested in print making course too and can't find samples of that work either. I guess there will be an end of year exhibition coming up soon?

briscotti · 14-04-2012, 22:53

oh, I obviously didn't look very hard - http://www.bcfe.ie/studentswork_art_agp.php

Saruwatari · 14-04-2012, 23:21

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Originally Posted by FlashD

What is the average age on the course, are there many maturies?

The average is mid-twenties. I can only speak for my class though. Lowest age is 19 and highest is 31 I think.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlashD

Anywhere on the net that I could see a sample of the course work?

Well here's a blog with people that graduated from the course last year;
http://freakypicnic.blogspot.com/

And here's the blog most of my class are participating in;
http://www.28-illustrators-later.blogspot.com/

The guys who should be graduating this year have an end of year exhibition in Farmleigh House this month I think, I'll post back when I get a solid date.

Keelman91 · 11-07-2012, 20:17

Hey guys, I too am also interested in this course, and have gone for courses in Ballyfermot before, I now regret not deciding to go there, as Illustration would deff be more suited to me, Currently just finished 1st year in GMIT art and design, ..and yeah, fine art..dont go there :L ..heres hoping things work out and I get to ballyfermot too, instead of having to go to England to do Illustration.

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Amy12345678910 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 39 Adverts \| Friends	Illustration course at BCFE Hello, I was wondering has anyone done the Illustration course at Ballyfermot college of further education, and if so could they please tell me a little more about it? What kind of stuff did you do, etc. Also any tips for the interview? Thanks!

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Saruwatari Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kildare Posts: 392 Adverts \| Friends	Hey! I'm an AIH student, just a month or so off finishing my first year and it's very enjoyable. The modules consist of; - Life Drawing & Figure Studies (drawing nude models for five hours, anatomical studies) - Exploring Illustrative Style (gets you to try a multitude of styles before settling on your own) - Representational Illustration (realistic fully-rendered drawings of objects) - Media, Materials & Techniques (making a variety of books, puppets and other 3D craft) - Materials & Processes (engaging in different mediums and how to apply them) - Art History (self-explanatory - lectures, gallery visits and exclusive talks) - Computer Design & Application (worknig in the digital environment, Photoshop and Illustrator) - Printmaking (exploring different classical print techniques, e.g. drypoint, acetone transfer) You do maximum three projects per module in the first year, which is what you result is based on - no continous assessment. It's a fairly easy-going if hectic course, the lecturers are great and have experience in what they teach (most of them teach on the side in fact). Lots to learn, regardless of what you've previously studied! Since your post dates the 17th I presume you've had the interview, how did you get on?

13-04-2012, 03:50	#3
FlashD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 706 Adverts \| Friends	^^^ Hey, nice bit of info. Two question if you have a chance. What is the average age on the course, are there many maturies? Anywhere on the net that I could see a sample of the course work?

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briscotti Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 74 Adverts \| Friends	I have also been looking for work samples online to no avail. Interested in print making course too and can't find samples of that work either. I guess there will be an end of year exhibition coming up soon?

14-04-2012, 22:53	#5
briscotti Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 74 Adverts \| Friends	oh, I obviously didn't look very hard - http://www.bcfe.ie/studentswork_art_agp.php

11-07-2012, 20:17	#7
Keelman91 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 26 Adverts \| Friends	Hey guys, I too am also interested in this course, and have gone for courses in Ballyfermot before, I now regret not deciding to go there, as Illustration would deff be more suited to me, Currently just finished 1st year in GMIT art and design, ..and yeah, fine art..dont go there :L ..heres hoping things work out and I get to ballyfermot too, instead of having to go to England to do Illustration.