Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art

Program Available at Grangegorman

The BA in Fine Art is designed for students who wish to work as cultural producers in the fine art sector. The program is focused primarily on acquiring the knowledge and skills that are needed to operate as a visual artist in a competitive environment, nationally and internationally.

There’s a strong emphasis on developing skills acquisition, creative intelligence and conceptual and critical thinking abilities, which are integrated with modules in Critical Theory and Professional Practice.

In this program, you’ll develop the skills to realize your ideas and gain an articulate, critical and informed understanding of contemporary fine art, its evolution, contexts and critical discourses. The course provides the intellectual environment and technical resources to enable each student to realize their own creative potential as a professional artist.

In addition to your own art practice, you’ll be encouraged to participate in study trips to international art events, national trips focused on land works, and attend visiting lecturers, art survey sessions, artists talks and gallery, and studio visits.

On graduation, you’ll be able to originate, develop and articulate concepts in fine art practices; articulate a practical and theoretical understanding of fine art through essays, presentations, learning portfolios and thesis; and apply comprehensive material and technical skills to your practice.