Certificate in Youth Arts 2010/11 now taking applications
The Certificate in Youth Arts is a part time, year long university accredited course of study in Irish Youth Arts Practice.
(Accrediting body: NUI Maynooth, Dept of Applied Social Studies).
The Certificate in Youth Arts aims to introduce those working in the non-formal education sector to the concepts, principles and practice of youth arts using a context and practice approach.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- We will begin accepting applications on Monday, 24th May 2010. The closing date for applications is 4pm August 20th 2010
- All those meeting minimum criteria will be invited to a group workshop on Wednesday 21st July 2010.(You must be available to attend this workshop if you are applying)
- All those who do not meet minumum criteria will receive a letter explaining that they have not been successful.
- The group workshop will include group discussion and activities intended to explore in more detail applicant’s background and experience, expectations of the course etc. We will also explore how people participate and perform in a group.. It will be led by a panel comprising the arts team at NYCI, the course tutors and an independent facilitator.
- From the group workshop 20 people offered places within 5 days of the workshop.
For full prospectus and application form, please see