Painting – BA (Hons)

This module provides the context for the establishment of a strong foundation of primary skills in the preparation and ordering of the studio procedure for painting. The series of interrelated projects assigned; are designed to provide and familiarise the learner with creative studio practice and to foster a coherent and inventive use of drawing, painting and lens-based formats as active methods of research and process in Fine Art. The individual studio space and shared workshop areas provide a very professional context for learning about material processes.

The aim of this module is to demonstrate the significance of twentieth century art and the con-texts from which it emerges, providing students with models of analytical evaluation of the art of the period. To develop students’ critical engagement with significant developments within their practice. To develop students’ ability to participate in debate and discussion in relation to concepts presented in the course, to question contexts in which art/design is created and meanings produced, applying different approaches in the evaluation ideas and artworks/arte-facts relevant to a given topic.

This module provides the student with the opportunity to situate and navigate cultural contexts and define a practice within the broader college environment and offsite creative projects within Limerick. The projects assigned aim to foster teamwork and peer responsibility in a professional and critical manner. Collaboration with local and International Cultural Institutions including projects and creative initiatives with RIKS Museum , EIB, Hunt Museum have taken place.

The Professional Practice module will take place in the Second Semester Module 2 and is a 5 credit module. This module examines the organisation and production of an off campus presentation exhibition. The students will take responsibility for the organisation and promotion of an exhibition engaging with staff of a cultural Institution and its public audience. The staff of Fine Art will assess work produced by their fine art students for this module in order to achieve greater synergy between professional practice and their studio work. Students will maintain a social media/digital presence that records all work produced in professional practice and studio. This digital presence facilitates dissemination of work, peer to peer sharing and engagement in the wider professional audience.

The aim of this module is to explore the significance of twentieth and twenty-first century art, and the contexts from which it emerges, providing students with models of analytical evalua-tion of the art of the period. To demonstrate a variety of methods of critical engagement with art, introducing the idea of an inter-disciplinary approach to the interpretation of works of art and visual culture from diverse periods. To assist students in situating their practice within appropriate contexts. To develop students’ ability to participate in debate and discussion in rela-tion to concepts presented in the course, to question contexts in which art is created and meanings produced, applying different approaches in the evaluation ideas and artworks rele-vant to a given topic.

This module provides the context for the student to develop and elaborate the range and com-plexity of their painting language with respect to methods of colour application, gestural sur-face manipulation and drawing directly with paint. This is informed by contemporary art theory, digital technologies and personal observation and reflection in the studio.

Students will develop their learning experience through a series of seminars, group critiques, tutorials, artists’ talks, gallery visits in combination with daily studio activity to generate their artistic practice and body of research.

The Preparation for Placement Module is a shared 5 credit module, delivered in the first semes-ter of year 3 and is the first of three modules which deal with Placement and Exchange in Year 3. The Preparation for Placement module offers s a programme of workshops, talks and presenta-tions which challenges students to consider various aspects of professionalism as it prepares students for successful Placement or Exchange experiences.

The aim of this module is to facilitate debate and discussion in relation to concepts presented in the module. To develop the students’ ability to analyse and evaluate contexts in which art and design practices evolve and meaning are produced largely from the viewpoint of the prac-tising artist and designer.

The overall aim of this 20-credit module is to offer the student the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout their course of study up to this point in a new and rele-vant experiential setting. This is to be achieved whilst facilitating the student in developing the practical life-skill competencies and communication skills necessary to function as an effec-tive member of the cultural sector and wider society. Students can gain experience in many ar-eas of the arts such as museums, galleries, schools, art projects, publication, exhibitions, arts organisations, and creative business projects. Students choosing to study abroad through Eras-mus will be provided with a comparable programme of study in an approved foreign partner In-stitution.

The Reflection on Placement module offers you the opportunity to produce a learning portfolio in which you reflect upon the situated learning gleaned from your placement. You will docu-ment your experiences, challenges, and learnings. This practice helps you to analyse your growth, identify skill development areas, and understand workplace dynamics. You will also learn about research methods for recording and analysing experiential learning.

This module provides the context for the student to develop and elaborate the range and com-plexity of their painting language with respect to methods of colour application, gestural sur-face manipulation and drawing directly with paint. This is informed by contemporary art theory digital technologies and personal observation and reflection in the studio.

The Year 4 Fine Art Professional Practice programme provides students with information which they will require in their professional practice in life after LSAD. The assessed assignment re-quires the creation of a personal handbook for the studio practice they would like to have upon progression from Limerick School of Art & Design. Each graduate has different needs and re-quirements for their studio practice upon leaving Art School, and their personal handbook, con-sequently, should contain all of the information which might be required for a sustainable and fulfilling studio practice, and be presented as a repository of helpful information. This assign-ment fosters the personalising of the student’s learning experience, provides a bespoke alma-nac of useful information for their unique future creative practices, and assists in clarifying their career progression goals.

The aim of this module is to enable the learner to realise a professionally competent body of artwork, originating from self-defined themes and a theoretically established position. The stu-dent will demonstrate a high level of knowledge regarding contemporary fine art practice in the technical accomplishment of works, installation and understanding of the dialogical exchange between the artist practitioner and the contemporary audience. The successful outcome of this practice will culminate in the exhibition presented for the BA Degree final exhibition.

The aim of this module is to devise a substantial, self-directed academic research project within the field of visual culture, allowing for the student to build on their core skills in research, writing and critical analysis. It allows for students to select a topic area of their choice and tease out a contributory line of inquiry within. Individual one-to-one tutorials support students in their learning and help them to synthesise their findings from a range of source material, which have been considered in depth. This module provides our students with transferable skills applicable across all LSAD undergraduate programmes.