Art and Design courses

About Bachelor Of Arts (honours) In Contemporary Art in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

This honours degree course introduces you to ideas, skills and creative traditions underpinning contemporary art practices.

It appeals to those seeking to explore and engage with the contemporary visual world through innovative and challenging ways.

It fosters your visual curiosity and professionalism through specialist and multi-disciplinary approaches to art-making.

Opportunities exist to study ceramics, digital media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture through 2D and 3D.

These pathways are combined with art history, critical theory and professional development as a means to root the visual traditions of thought and critical inquiry with an awareness of professional working contexts of the visual art fields.

This inter-disciplinary approach develops specialist knowledge and a range of transferable skills. These enable successful graduates to explore the possibilities of the cultural sector in ambitious, innovative and enterprising ways.

Career Opportunities

Following completion of this programme graduates will have many career opportunities including:

• Artist
• Art educator/teacher
• Freelance design professional
• Art and design media roles including bloggers and cultural commentators
• Art writers and critics
• Art photographer
• Master printer
• Arts administrator
• Public Artist
• Community arts practitioner
• Museum and gallery assistant
• Informal educational roles within community and cultural institutions
• Exhibition tour guide
• Media researcher

Post-graduate Studies: 

Level 9 programmes are currently being developed in CCAM. 

In addition, graduates will be eligible to apply for a range of cognate postgraduate courses (at Level 9) in other Irish and overseas institutions.

Class 12th

No specific cutoff mentioned

• Applicants must have high school certificate/diploma or equivalent
• Prerequisites: English and Mathematics

English Language Requirements

TOEFL : 70

Minimum score of 15 in each component

IELTS : 5.5

Minimum score of 5 in each component

PTE : 51

Minimum score of 46 in each component

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Ireland Tution Fees

The tuition fees for Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) in Ireland vary depending on the program and level of study.

For undergraduate programs, the tuition fees for international students range from €10,000 to €14,500 per year, depending on the program.

For postgraduate programs, the tuition fees for international students range from €11,500 to €16,000 per year, depending on the program.

It's important to note that these fees are subject to change and do not include other expenses such as accommodation, textbooks, and living expenses.

Additionally, there are also scholarships and funding opportunities available for international students to help cover the cost of tuition and living expenses. It's recommended to check the GMIT website or contact the admissions office directly to learn more about the available scholarships and funding opportunities.

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