Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Art
Overview
The BA (Hons) in Art is a dynamic, visually-driven programme. Students are challenged to address traditional, contemporary, conceptual, conventional, and experimental approaches to thinking, making, performing, and writing about art in today’s world.
Skills are delivered in Ceramics, Sculpture, Digital Media, Drawing, Filmmaking, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Professional Practice and Curation in tandem with academic research and writing skills in Art History and Critical Theory.
Portfolio
The points listed include additional points awarded for the Visual arts e-portfolio which are added to the Leaving Certificate points.
Programme Code
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AU618
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Points
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838 (including portfolio) (2024)
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Level
- 8
Location
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Galway City, Wellpark Road
Number of Places
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40
Duration
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4 Years
Method of Delivery
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On Campus
Mode of Study
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Full Time
Why Study this course?
Teaching Council
This programme is designed to meet the Teaching Council Curricular Subject Requirements (Post-Primary)
Learning
Learners are exposed to a myriad of technical and creative possibilities within their modules through lectures, workshops, demonstrations, seminars, tutorials and visits to exhibitions, galleries, and museums
Sustainability
Learners are encouraged to critically respond to contemporary questions about how we create sustainable visual cultures now and in the future.