Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
BA (Hons)
Programme Code CR_AFAFA_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2025
Department FINE ART & APPLIED ART
Field of Study 2110 - Visual Arts
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth Identify relevant issues of concern; research, analyse and utilise information so as to support a particular viewpoint, and be articulate about key critical, technical and theoretical debates in their chosen sub-discipline within fine art practice.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Possess detailed theoretical and technical knowledge in a range of subject areas within fine art practice, be able to utilise this knowledge to create a resolved body of artwork demonstrating an effective synthesis of practical, theoretical and conceptual knowledge and skills and be able to evaluate and discuss their own artwork within a broader contemporary and art historical context.
PO3 Skill - Range Use a range of specialist and transferable skills appropriate to their chosen sub-field of fine art practice and demonstrate mastery of their chosen medium.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity Exercise appropriate judgement in planning, design, technical and/or management functions related to the production of a body of artwork, and be able to use diagnostic and creative skills and apply appropriate methodologies to resolve particular aesthetic or technical problems.
PO5 Competence - Context Be able to explain the implications and applications of creative solutions in a variety of contexts, be able to apply critical thinking with regard to their own fine art practice and its outcomes and be able to evaluate and discuss art practice within a broader social, economic and aesthetic context.
PO6 Competence - Role Undertake self motivated and directed artistic practice, Implement or co-ordinate individually or as part of a team the planning, design, technical and/or supervisory functions related to the productions of single or collaborative artworks.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn Be able to apply acquired knowledge, skills and competencies independently to their own fine art practice; demonstrate the ability to evaluate and direct own learning, and acknowledge learning achieved through successful and unsuccessful outcomes.
PO8 Competence - Insight Be willing to question existing precepts in extending the parameters of knowledge and to challenge personal abilities and competencies so as to extend their own knowledge, skill and competence.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS6001 Art History: Introduction TRISH BRENNAN 5 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
ARTS6024 Elements of Art Practice TRISH BRENNAN 2 15
ARTS6020 Introduction to Art Processes TRISH BRENNAN 2 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS6002 Art History:19th-20th Century TRISH BRENNAN 5 5
ARTS6021 Art Processes: Introductions TRISH BRENNAN 2 5
ARTS6019 Fine Art Studio: Introduction TRISH BRENNAN 4 15
ARTS7021 I.T. for Artists TRISH BRENNAN 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Students must select one elective.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS7015 Art Practice: Research Methods TRISH BRENNAN 4 15
ARTS7049 Art and Ideas TRISH BRENNAN 1 5
ARTS7024 Materials and Processes TRISH BRENNAN 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS7045 Drawing: Exploring Language TRISH BRENNAN 3 5
ARTS7004 Fine Art Video TRISH BRENNAN 7 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
ARTS7039 Hybrid Printmaking TRISH BRENNAN 3 5
ARTS7059 Painting: Constructing Colour TRISH BRENNAN 2 5
ARTS7014 Photographic Narrative TRISH BRENNAN 6 5
ARTS7042 Sculptural Elements TRISH BRENNAN 3 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Year 2 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Students must select one elective. Electives chosen in an earlier semester may not be chosen again.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS6005 Art and Context TRISH BRENNAN 4 5
ARTS7016 Art Practice: Applications TRISH BRENNAN 4 15
ARTS7050 Artists and Thinkers TRISH BRENNAN 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS7045 Drawing: Exploring Language TRISH BRENNAN 3 5
ARTS7004 Fine Art Video TRISH BRENNAN 7 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
ARTS7039 Hybrid Printmaking TRISH BRENNAN 3 5
ARTS7059 Painting: Constructing Colour TRISH BRENNAN 2 5
ARTS7014 Photographic Narrative TRISH BRENNAN 6 5
ARTS7042 Sculptural Elements TRISH BRENNAN 3 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Year 3 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Students must select one elective.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS8002 Art After Utopia TRISH BRENNAN 3 5
ARTS8023 Fine Art: Enquiry & Practice TRISH BRENNAN 5 15
ARTS8030 Professional Practice TRISH BRENNAN 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS8022 Digital Video Production TRISH BRENNAN 5 5
ARTS8042 Drawing: A Visual Language TRISH BRENNAN 2 5
ARTS8040 Fine Art Print: Critique TRISH BRENNAN 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
ARTS8028 Independent Photo Practice TRISH BRENNAN 4 5
ARTS8060 Painting: Process & Production TRISH BRENNAN 1 5
ARTS8044 Sculpture Practices TRISH BRENNAN 3 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Year 3 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Students must select one elective.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS8003 Art and Critical Voices TRISH BRENNAN 5 10
ARTS8024 Fine Art: Discourse & Practice TRISH BRENNAN 4 15
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS8043 Drawing: Communication TRISH BRENNAN 2 5
ARTS8041 Fine Art Print: Production TRISH BRENNAN 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
ARTS8061 Painting: Practice & Critique TRISH BRENNAN 1 5
ARTS8029 Photo Production & Display TRISH BRENNAN 4 5
ARTS8045 Sculpture: Art Processes TRISH BRENNAN 3 5
ARTS8032 Video & Compositing TRISH BRENNAN 5 5
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Year 4 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Students must select one Group Elective, Group Elective 1 or 2. Students must select the same Group Elective in Semester 7 and 8.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS8049 Fine Art: Research and Context TRISH BRENNAN 2 15
ARTS8046 Professional Art Identity TRISH BRENNAN 2 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS8001 Contextual Thesis TRISH BRENNAN 2 10
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS8007 Thesis: Research & Draft TRISH BRENNAN 2 10

Year 4 / Semester 2

Year 4 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Students must select one Group Elective, Group Elective 1 or 2. Students must select the same Group Elective in Semester 7 and 8.
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS8050 Fine Art: Independent Practice TRISH BRENNAN 2 30
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARTS8006 Academic Thesis TRISH BRENNAN 2 10
ARTS8051 Fine Art Practice TRISH BRENNAN 2 20