The aims and objectives of the BA in Fine Art are to provide an educational context for students who wish to study Fine Art practices and theories at an undergraduate level. It aims to equip the Fine Art student with appropriate skills to realise ideas and to foster in each student an articulate, critical and informed understanding of contemporary Fine Art, its evolution, contexts and critical discourses. This Fine Art programme provides the intellectual environment and technical resources to enable each student to realise their own unique creative potential as a professional artist. In addition to their own art practice, each student is encouraged to participate in the Broadcast Gallery housed in North House Gallery in DIT Grangegorman, on study trips to international art events, national trips focussed on land works, attend visiting lecturers, art survey sessions, artists talks, and gallery and studio visits, the majority of which are built in to the main programme. While working within a modular structure students are constantly invited to see the interdisciplinary opportunities that exist throughout the Fine Art modules and beyond, mirroring the wide range of media and sources that is present in contemporary art practice. Our graduates can demonstrate the ability 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. Apply a comprehensive level and appropriate range of material and technical skills to their practice. Manage self-directed study and implement independent learning strategies.

2018 CAO Points 628* *This includes Portfolio score. (Max. 600 points) Minimum Number of Subjects Honours 6 2H5's Other Requirements Applicants must submit a portfolio on Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th March 2020 The portfolio is used to review the applicant’s potential to benefit from and contribute to the programme(s) chosen with regard to the following evaluation criteria: 1. Evidence of Drawing ability should be demonstrated through: Examples of freehand, observation and/or technical drawing Use of colour and texture Variety of subject and media 2. Evidence of Practical ability should be demonstrated through: Skills in visualisation (3D and 2D) Quality of presentation Control over media 3. Evidence of Conceptual ability should be demonstrated through: Investigation Idea generation Imagination and creativity The maximum portfolio score is 600 points. Applicants must obtain a minimum score of 200 points to be considered for DT544 (Interior Design), DT545 (Design – Visual Communication) and DT546 (Fine Art). The portfolio should contain no more than 20 pieces of work made by the applicant in a range of media. This might include paintings, drawings, sketches, note books, sketch books, collages, photographs and computer outputs (do not submit CDs, or zips). Submit only photographs of 3-dimensional or delicate work. Do not submit work that has been framed or mounted behind glass. Please arrange the contents in an orderly and accessible manner in a secure folder. While all care will be taken, the school cannot be held responsible for damage or loss of work during the review process or for portfolios not collected by the due date. Failure to submit a portfolio will render an applicant ineligible for any of the above programmes. Portfolios received after the above submission dates will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be securely bound and clearly identified with name, address and CAO number. The decision of the review panels will be final.