BA (Hons) in Visual Art
Course code: WD152
What is Art?
The concept of visual art is very broad. For example, it can refer to a skillfully crafted object or an inspired visual statement. What we can say is that visual art plays a crucially important role in our lives, enhancing them in various ways.
What is the BA (Hons) in Visual Art
The new ab initio four-years Honours Degree in Visual Art at Waterford IT has been informed by the latest developments in art theory and practice. These include, the use of inter and multi disciplinary approaches, availing of the creative opportunities inherent in new media and the development of a comprehensive understanding of contemporary critical theory. At the same time, the programme recognises the continuing significance of more traditional art forms, such as drawing and painting, and these are incorporated into the programme.
The programme is structured on the basis of a modularised four-stage degree, starting with the inculcation of core skills. These are then extended through a number of thematic projects, through which practical ability is augmented and strengthened by the development of critical theory. Finally, each student brings his/her cumulative learning to bear on the accomplishment of a personal artistic project.
Career Opportunities
- Professional Artists
- Community Artists
- Audio visual Producers
- Computer Animators
- Theatre Designers
Follow on Study
MA in Art by Research
Taught MA in Art & Heritage Management
Course Outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Art Core Studies 1 2D Media 1.1 3D Media 1.1 IT Applications (Art) Art History/Critical Thinking Skills |
Art Core Studies 2 |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| 2D Media 2 3D Media 2 Live Art 1 Creative Multimedia 1 Photography 2 History of Early Modern Art |
Live Art 2 |
Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
2D Media 3 |
Creative Multi-Media Art - Identity and Context Research & Project Proposal Critical Artistic Debates |
Semester 7 |
Semester 8 |
| Major Art Project 1 2D Media 4 3D Media 4 Critique: Multi-Media Critique: Public Art Art History Dissertation 1 |
Major Art Project 2 Art History Dissertation 2 |
Course Facts
Course Title: BA (Hons) in Visual Art
Course Code: WD152
Course Level: 8
Duration: 4 years
Course Entry
Leaving Certificate:
- Total number of different subjects at grade D or better: 6
- Number of subjects at higher level grade C or better: 2
Required Subjects:
- Art: OB3/HC3
- English/Irish: OD3/HD3
- Mathematics: OD3/HD3
For further information
Course Leader: Dr Peter Jordan BA, MA, PhD, PGCE, MHEA
Email: pjordan@wit.ie
Recent Entry Points
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
| Minimum Points | n/a | 300 | 275 | 340 | 330 |
But don't just take our word...
“In 2004 I graduated from WIT with a National Diploma in Art. I then went on to do a BA (Hons) Degree. I graduated in October 2005. In 2003, I built and designed the Athenaeum House Hotel, which I jointly own with my husband. While designing the hotel, I used many of my colour psychology and computer skills that I had learned during my time in WIT. In September 2004, I had my first solo art exhibition “Source.” In 2005, I became involved with The Waterford Healing Arts Trust and completed a Sanctuary Sculpture Garden in the Waterford Regional Hospital.
Little did I know that the experience in WIT would change my life completely. The course encouraged me to experiment, to discover, to challenge and be challenged and to learn skills that enabled me to express my creativity in areas I never thought possible. I have found my lecturers and other staff in the college inspirational. Winning A.I.B. Student of the Year for Humanities in 2005 was a great honour. But for me every day spent in WIT, though tough at times, was a great honour”.
Mailo Power, BA in Visual Art
