Undergraduate Individual Study Abroad Course
Municipal District of West Clare, Ireland
Course
DURATION
2 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 8,750 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 2022/23 tuition fee
Key Summary
If you are ready to step away from the mainstream art school experience, then welcome to the Burren College of Art.
Burren College of Art offers short Study Abroad programmes for students enrolled in undergraduate degree programmes in their home countries, and who wish to spend time studying art for 1-2 semesters here in Ireland.
Studying abroad helps you develop new perspectives on who you are as an artist, and to see your art and yourself through new eyes. BCA offers a transformative experience for the emerging artist, stripping away the noise, clutter and distraction of everyday urban life to allow for a greater exploration of creativity.
Our maximum college capacity during the academic year is 40, which includes a combination of Study Abroad undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and several artists-in-residence from all over the world. This intimate community creates an exciting platform for discussion, artistic collaboration and cross-disciplinary exchanges.
Accreditation and Academic Credits
The Burren College of Art is approved by the Department of Education in Ireland.
Undergraduate courses at Burren College of Art meet the requirements of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) of which the college is an International Affiliate. Students may receive 15 -17 credit hours each semester.
Art schools and colleges in the U.S. accept undergraduate credit directly from Burren College of Art. Member schools of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design (AICAD) have a consortium agreement with Burren College of Art facilitating the easy transfer of students.
Graduate programmes at Burren College of Art are accredited by the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Students are assigned a large studio space for the duration of their programme, to which they have 24/7 access. Our courses are delivered both in-studio, on a tutorial basis or as group courses. Tutorial courses are taught through scheduled 1-to-1 contact in students own studio, supplemented by regular scheduled group presentations, discussions and critiques. Group courses are taught as a unified class, with all students present with the tutor at the same time, along with individual advising sessions.
Students normally take 5 courses during the semester, each carrying 3 credits. There is a diverse array of courses from which to choose in the areas of:
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Drawing
- Photography
- Art & Ecology
- Art in Context
- Walking as Art Practice
- Live Art: Performing Self & Landscape
We also offer non-studio courses in Art History, Creative Writing and Irish Studies; an essential element of a semester abroad in this part of the world. Courses are available at Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced and Independent level and a full description of the range of courses is available in our Study Abroad Prospectus and in the adjacent online tabs.
A weekly visiting artist programme, regular trips to galleries in Dublin, London and Berlin as well as local galleries and visual art festivals in the West of Ireland ensure students are exposed to the best of European contemporary art.