Painting (Hons) Technological University of the Shannon

Overview

The Painting (Hons) course at  Technological University of the Shannon is housed in purpose-designed spacious studios, with workshop studio and an audio-visual demonstration seminar space. The studio environment is active as a place of individual visual research for making and presenting works allowing for continual peer learning.

The lecturers and technical officers who deliver this course are all professional working artists and this perspective ensures that the Painting programme is focused on the provision of knowledge which is up-to-date and relevant to the contemporary world.

Why Choose BA (Hons) Fine Art Painting?

Embark on a vibrant journey where creativity flourishes within purpose-designed studios: Step into a spacious sanctuary where ideas breathe, and materials come alive. Our course emphasises hands-on material exploration.

Visual Research Playground: Become an artist-researcher in our sunny studios, where individual expression is celebrated. Peer learning is ingrained, allowing experimentation and growth.

Artists as Mentors: All your lecturers and tutors are working artists, guiding you through technique and context. Technical officers ensure you are equipped with the materials you will need to grow your creativity.

Relevance in Real Time: Our programme bridges art with the contemporary world, ensuring what you learn today is applied tomorrow across many different mediums.

Making and Presenting: Your studio doubles as a stage, where you can exhibit works with local galleries and museums such as the Hunt Museum, to our Graduate Show, fuelling your creativity.

Where Art Meets Acceptance: Limerick’s vibrant atmosphere and dynamic art scene is a fantastic location for fostering your creativity.