Sculpture & Combined Media - Clare Street
This course offers students the opportunity to develop and experiment using sculptural techniques and media. Individual studio practice is developed through taught workshops in sculpture techniques combined with a range of studio based multi-media experimentation.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
3 year specialisation following US800 First Year Art and Design (Common Entry).
Class Contact Hours:
Initially 23 hours per week in Year 1; however, as the course progresses, the course of study becomes increasingly self-directed.
Entry Requirements
Entry into Sculpture and Combined Media is by competition and selection during US800 First Year Art and Design (Common Entry).
International Applicants
International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application.
Careers / Further progression
What can I do after this course?
Graduates of this course work in the following areas: practicing Visual Artists, Film and Television, Theatre Set Design, Government Administration, local Cultural Development, Script Writers, Contemporary Sound/Interdisciplinary Artists, Art Educationalists, Teachers and Researchers.
Further information
Apply directly to TUS. Email: admissions.midwest@tus.ie
Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.
What is this course about?
This course offers students the opportunity to develop and experiment using sculptural techniques and media. Individual studio practice is developed through taught workshops in sculpture techniques combined with a range of studio based multi-media experimentation. Students develop a strong sculptural skill-set but also become expert within the broader field of cultural production such as curation, public art, commissions, exhibition and cultural event planning, professional promotion and developing education workshops.
Why study this course?
In our workshops, chisels meet pixels, clay meets canvas, and tradition dances with technology. We’re not confined to stone or steel; we’re alchemists of expression. From clay to code, wood to wire, you’ll craft narratives that defy gravity.
Studio Alchemy: We take a multi-media approach to making and experimentation, from video installations to kinetic sculptures, the studio is a cauldron of ideas.
Beyond the Block: Sculpture isn’t solitary; it’s a conversation. On this course, we invite you to step beyond the studio and curate exhibitions, get involved in public art commissions and plan cultural events so that you can become a cultural producer and an architect of experiences.
Forge Your Path: On this course, you will master the art of curation, promotion, and education. You will be given opportunities to unleash your creativity in galleries, public spaces, and classrooms.
Modules at a Glance:
Photography dark room/printing analogue B/W, metalworking/welding (elective), plaster resin casting/mould making (elective), digital sound art (elective), material and processes - wood construction (elective). Armature making, large scale multi material drawing, tool making, statement writing, 3D printing, drawing, inflatable sculpture & peer-to-peer workshops, digital image formatting & studio management. Video editing/production, Video and Installation Art, Video Mapping, Stop-Motion Animation and Blue Screen Video Production. Public performance (elective) & collaborative practice. Additional skills in medium/ large format photography (elective) are offered. Public art, installation art, live art, professional practice, environmental art, stop motion animation, new media interventions, performance art. Work Placement and international study on Erasmus. Successful completion of the final year modules leads to the BA degree exhibition.
Other Information:
• Work Placement/Professional Practice/Study Abroad in Year 3
Colm Crowe
Email: Colm.Crowe@tus.ie