Arts - Creative Practice - Sligo

This programme offers learners the opportunity to bring a piece of their practice in their chosen art-form(s) to a professional industry standard. The work will be supervised and guided by tutors who work in the industry.



Who should apply?

This programme is suitable for anyone interested in Creative Practice in the Arts, Fine Arts, Writing and Literature, Screen Writing, Playwriting, Creative Design, Interior Design, Photography, Film Making, Theatre and Performance, Theatre Design.

What will I study?

Modules:

Creative Practice Research Methods

Place, Space and Culture

Introduction to Dissertation

Interdisciplinary Craft and Technique

Creative Specialism

Practice Dissertation

Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Intent outlining their primary art-form and their ambitions for the 18 months. Additionally, applicants must also upload a link to a portfolio of their work or a sample of their writing.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

90

1.5 years full-time, blended delivery.



Study Hours

Students can expect a total effort of 30 hours per week.



On-Campus Attendance

Mandatory attendance all day on Fridays.

The Tuition Fees for September 2019 are €4,800 per EU Student and €11,500 per non-EU Student. This is the total tuition cost for 90 credits. There will be several partial scholarships available. Applicants must apply for these through a separate process.


Candidates will be required to provide their own materials for study and research.


There will be several short study trips to Irish and other European cities that students will be expected to participate in. For this, you should allow €500 plus spending money.