Fine Art

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Art exhibition photo for Fine Art course
Art exhibition photo for Fine Art course
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
45
Duration
4 Years
Course Code
MT 821
Entry Requirements
#400 CAO Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below.
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Crawford College of Art & Design, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 8

Trish Brennan

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Overview

This studio-based programme prepares students for the professional world of contemporary art; learning how to make, experiment, research and critique art. Students will explore and engage with: painting, drawing, sculpture, print, photography, performance, sound, video, and digital media in varied contexts. Students are encouraged to experiment with a wide range of media in order to develop their individual art practice.

The course has an emphasis on individual creative development. Students are introduced to the skills and philosophies of the practicing artist. The course supports the development of studio practice enabling students to position their artwork in terms of art history and contemporary critical thought.

Students can choose from a wide range of media including: painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, digital media, sound, print, performance, and/or drawing, and will be trained in the processes and facilities available in the College’s excellently equipped workshops.

Fine Art offers very varied career paths. The course aims to instil individualism and independence preparing students for active careers in the visual arts or for further study to master’s degree level.

What will I study?

First year at a glance

  • Introduction to Art History: history of Western Art; Modernity and visual culture; including seminars and visits to local galleries and arts institutions
  • Introduction to Art Processes: learning to use and express yourself in a variety of media including: print, photography, drawing and digital media
  • Formal Visual Elements: making of 3D and sculptural pieces; making and constructing objects and the relationship these objects have to the space they exist within
  • Drawing: developing a personal understanding of visual language through objective/non-objective drawing
  • Fine Art Studio: the initiation and application of visual research strategies towards the making and presentation a personal body of work
  • IT for Artists: development of transferable media skills

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include either English or Irish grade O6/H7. Mathematics see Note 1.

PORTFOLIO IS REQUIRED

For details, visit http://crawford.mtu.ie

Offers are made based on the portfolio assessment results to applicants who meet the academic minimum entry requirements as outlined above.

NOTE 1: There is no specific requirement for Maths. A Grade F2 or higher in foundation level Maths is recognised as one of the subjects for entry.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates develop professional careers in areas such as: artist practice; arts education; arts administration and management; curation; community and collaborative art practices; and art criticism.

Many graduates also continue to the higher diploma and/or master level to progress their career.

Progression

Further Studies

Suitably qualified graduates are eligible to apply for:

  • Professional Master of Education (Art and Design)
  • MA in Art Therapy
  • MA in Art and Process
  • MA in Journalism and Digital Content Creation
  • MA in Public Relations with New Media
  • MA in E-learning Design and Development
  • MA by Research
  • PhD

For details, see http://crawford.mtu.ie

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Question Time

The deadline for applicants applying through the CAO is 1st February (5pm), after which they will receive an invitation to submit their portfolio for assessment in March. MTU CCAD will accept applications from mature applicants up to the 1st May (5pm).

It is very important to note that the CAO Change of Mind facility does not apply to restricted access courses such as MT 821. You can change the order of your CAO choices but you cannot add on this course if you haven’t listed it already on your CAO application before the 1st February at 5pm.

Yes, the Crawford has links with many European colleges and facilitate students to exchange on Erasmus programmes annually.

This programme offers students the opportunity to work across a range of media or specialise in their chosen media: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, film and performance.

There are no formal (sit-down) exams. However, there are many academic modules where assessment is in essay, report, seminar paper/thesis format.

We have stores in the College providing papers, canvas, paint, clay, inks etc. where students can purchase materials.

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