MIFET Matters

Art Gallery Visit to London:  Students from the Art, Craft & Design course had the opportunity recently to visit London’s art galleries with tutors Ruth Mannion and Sinead Corrigan.  Included in the visit were the Tate Modern, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Hayward Gallery, the Saatchi Gallery & the British Film Institute.  All the works on display were an inspiration to ‘the artists of the future’.

Pictured left to right are
Front Row: Andrew Jones, Ruth Mannion (tutor), Robert Jarasius, Tania Macklin
Back Row: Sylvia Fryzlewicz, Paula Campbell, Shauna Treanor, Arlene Treanor,

Open Day:  Plans are currently being put in place for Open Day, which is scheduled to take place on Friday 12th March, 10am-2.30pm (including lunch hour).  An Open Evening will be held on Thursday 11th March from 5-8pm.  This is an opportunity to meet staff and find out about the courses on offer for the coming year.  All welcome!

There are a range of exciting new courses planned for September 2010 including: Construction Technology, Interior Design, Theatre Production, Horticulture, Organic Agriculture, Furniture Design, Hotel & Catering, Youthwork and Liberal Arts at FETAC Level 5. 

There are also new Advanced Certificate programmes on offer at FETAC Level 6 in the areas of Animal Science, Sport Development, Art & Business, Travel Management & Computer Network Technology.  These Level 6 courses are open to students who have already completed Level 5 Certificates in relevant vocational areas.  As well as enhancing vocational skills they can also lead to advanced entry opportunities to degree programmes at Dundalk Institute of Technology.

Prospectus 2010/11 is now available. Contact the MIFET office at 047-84900 or call to the VEC Office, Market Street, Monaghan.    

Work Placement:  Many MIFET students are currently on work placement in companies/businesses around the county and beyond.  Thanks to all employers who facilitate student placements, your support is invaluable. Work Experience is an integral part of all courses and is essential for the achievement of a full FETAC Level 5 Certificate.