Course Description
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART AND DESIGN (FINE ART PAINTING)
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)
This BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ART AND DESIGN programme is designed to provide an opportunity for people who may have prior commitments preventing them from committing to fulltime education, to engage in the study of Fine Art, on a part time basis.
This highly regarded creative programme offers students the opportunity to engage in formal learning in a supportive environment.
Students from this programme form strong social networks that in turn creates a positive learning experience for each other. It also provides an opportunity for learners to experience art education in a supportive and professional environment.
Programme delivery:
This 6-year, part-time programme is delivered by blended learning and students will be required to attend the CCAM campus in Galway one day per week.
Galway, UK
| College Name | Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) |
| Course Category | Art, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Honours Bachelor Degree |
| Course Location | Galway, UK |
| Course Start Date | 4th October 2021 |
| Course Duration | Six years part-time |
| Title of Awarding | Honours Bachelor degree |
| Entry Requirements | Entry Requirements: An aptitude for art and design as evidenced by a sample of work submitted. A selection of 10-15 images including drawings, colour studies, paintings and contact details, should be submitted to breda.mulry@gmit.ie Upon receipt of application a member of staff will contact you to discuss your interest in the course. The minimum entry requirements are a Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects including English or Irish and Mathematics with a minimum of 160 points. Equivalent qualifications and scores from other countries which will be assessed and scored by the Institute. A Pass in any QQI FET Major Award at level 5 or 6. A Pass in a QQI FET Foundation Certificate, the NUIG/GMIT Foundation Certificate or any Foundation Certificate delivered by the regional cluster (GMIT, NUIG, IT Sligo or IT Letterkenny). Mature Applicants Applications from mature applicants (aged 23 on or before 1st January of the course commencement year) are welcomed by GMIT. A quota of places is reserved for mature applicants. These applicants do not have to meet the Leaving Certificate entry requirements and are considered on an individual basis (previous education, work experience, and demonstration of ability and competence to undertake the programme) and will be invited for interview. They must display an aptitude for art and design as evidenced by a sample of work submitted. English Language Requirements English Language Requirements will be as determined by GMIT and as published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code. The current requirements are as follows: Non-EU applicants who are not English speakers must have a minimum score of 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each component) in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent. All results must have been achieved within 2 years of application to GMIT. EU applicants who are not English speakers are recommended to have a minimum score of 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each component) in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent. Further details on English language requirements are available at http://www.gmit.ie/international/english-language-requirements-0 Recognition of Prior Learning GMIT is committed to the principles of transparency, equity and fairness in recognition of prior learning (RPL) and to the principle of valuing all learning regardless of the mode or place of its acquisition. Recognition of Prior Learning may be used to: (i) gain access or advanced entry to a programme at Stage 2 or higher, subject to available places. (ii) gain credits and exemptions from programme modules after admission (iii) in award years RPL will be considered, to a 50% maximum (30 credits) Academic Code of Practice No. 6 outlines the policies and procedures for the Recognition of Prior Learning. Guidance for applicants is provided on myexperience.ie Selection Applicants will be offered places in decreasing order of performance until all available places are exhausted following the initial application deadline. Thereafter, if additional places remain unfilled, offers will be made to eligible applications until all places are filled. A minimum of 5% of places are reserved for mature applicants. |
| Career Path | Graduates will be able to work as practitioners in the fields of painting or, subject to further specialisation and experience, in the fields of: Community art Public art Arts administration Art and design education Curation Research: Practice and Theory based Careers: Contemporary visual art and design culture |
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Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)
GMIT Galway Campus,
Dublin Rd.
Galway
H91 T8NW, GMIT Mayo Campus
Westport Rd.
Castlebar
Co. Mayo
F23 X853, Galway, Republic of Ireland
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GMIT Galway Campus,
Dublin Rd.
Galway
H91 T8NW
GMIT Mayo Campus Westport Rd. Castlebar Co. Mayo F23 X853, Galway
Republic of Ireland
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GMIT Mayo Campus Westport Rd. Castlebar Co. Mayo F23 X853, Galway
Republic of Ireland
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