Who we are

This is an exhibition of student work entitled 'the no. 3 bus, works from colaiste stiofain naofa', which will be on display in the Cork Vision Centre, 6th-27th February 2002. It will show the quality of work and the commitment of both staff and students to courses. Having the exhibition a city centre location allows a wide audience to appreciate the work being designed at the college.

Colaiste Stiofain Naofa

CSN offers an exciting and innovative range of specialist courses.Our close working links with industry in developing courses, ensure that students are equipped with vocational skills and thus improve their prospects of gaining worthwhile employment.The college also recognises lifelong skills to be gained by involvement in extra-curricular activites. Thus,the college encourgages students to participate in the extensive and lively array of clubs and societies on offer.

Principal:	Tim Kelleher
Deputy Principal:	William McAuliffe
Contact us:	Colaiste Stiofain Naofa, College of Further Education, Tramore Road, Cork
TEL:	+353 21 4961020/029
FAX:	+353 21 4961320
e-mail:	info@csn.ie
Web:	http://www.csn.ie

Courses on offer at Colaiste Stiofan Naofa include:
Arts Administration
Furniture Design & Construction
Art, Craft And Design
Graphic Design
Ceramics Art, Craft & Design
Mechanical Engineering

Cork Vision Centre

Choose from History/Heritage, Architecture, Geography, Interior Design, Tourism Management.

Contact us:	The Cork Vision Centre, North Main Street, Cork
TEL:	021 4279925
FAX:	021 4279987
e-mail:	visioncentre@eircom.net
Web:	http://homepage.eircom.net/~visioncentre/

Courses at Colaiste Stiofan Naofa

Arts Administation

Course Director: Carol White
Duration: One year full time

Introduction:The Arts Industry in Ireland is a growing and developing sector showing increased employment potential for those interestedin the Arts and creative activity.This is a one-year full-time course is designed to provide students with specialist skills necessary to work in an arts enviroment.This is achieved through the provision of an academic base and work placement where students have an opportunity to put theory into pratice.

Furniture Design & Construction

Introduction:This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of skills nessecery for a career within the furniture Industry.The demand for quality furniture made from natural wood and the need for skilled craftpersons.

Art, Craft And Design

Course Director: Lucy Phelan
Duration: One year full-time

Introduction: The Art, Craft and Design course at Colaiste Stiofain Naofa is one of the longest established foundation courses in this country.Since its inception it has earned a reputation for excellance, and has developed strong links with third level institutions and with industry.A high percentage of our students continue in further education, and many are now active in a wide range of perfessional areas.

Graphic Design

Course Director: Bartley Burns
Duration: One/Two years

Introduction:Graphic Design is the largest growtnh area in the design world.Areas like the web page design have exploded the amount of opportunities for graphic designers.Graduates of this course will be well equipped and competent to enter employment ranging from graphic designer to design related departments of multimedia and web page design.

Ceramics Art, Craft And Design

Course Director: Stefanie Dinkelbach
Duration: One year full-time

Introduction:This course is designed for students with exisiting art,craft or design skills.Students will be introduced to a wide range of cermanic processes together with formulation of clay and glazes.

Mechanical Engineering

Course Director: Damien Collins
Duration: One year full-time

Introduction: The course aims to educate and train students in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on the technical requirements of industry in Ireland. The course is a preparation for direct employment in an engineering industry, and for entry into third level education.