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National College of Art and Design

National College of Art and Design

National College of Art and Design

Introduction

The National College of Art and Design occupies a unique position in art and design education in Ireland, offering the widest range of art and design degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Many of the most important Irish artists, designers and art teachers have studied or taught in the College. It has long been the central and most important art and design educational institution in Ireland.

The College's campus is situated in Thomas Street, in the historic Liberties area of Dublin. In 1998 the College opened its new wing, the School of Design for Industry, and now houses all of its activities on the Thomas Street campus or nearby. The College has 1,000 full-time students and a further six hundred students who are taking evening courses. Those who know the College, and those who have attended the Open Day, the annual exhibitions and fashion show will be aware of the very high standards that are achieved. The College has four Schools; Design, Education, Fine Art and Visual Culture.

Locations

  • Thomas Street

    Thomas Street,100, D08 K521, Thomas Street

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