4 days over 4 weeks (weekends)

The course is delivered in a blended format (online and in-person): 8th Feb, 15th Feb, 22nd Feb, 28th Feb

Timetable:

Online: Saturday 8th February, 10am-12 am. Introduction with Seoidin O’Sullivan and Tom O’Dea. Meeting and readings

Online:  Saturday 15th February, 10am-1pm, Session with Seoidin O’Sullivan and Alice Bonnott (Villa Villa) 

In person: Saturday 22nd February, Irish Toolkit workshop

In person: Friday 28th February, Open session/symposium with invited guests 

The programme is aimed at artists, curators and cultural workers wanting to affect and implement climate solutions within their practices, studios and exhibition infrastructures. Cultural producers have a key role to play in leading the necessary transformations on climate action. 

On successful completion of this module students will have an astute understanding of how artists and curators are working to address and create sustainable solutions within their creative practices.

Educational Standard

All applicants are expected to present an approved Bachelor degree at minimum level of 2nd class honours (2.2)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)  – Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic entry requirements for admission may be considered on the basis of a recognition of previous  learning  whether based on prior relevant experience or other relevant credited or non credited or learning (RPL). In such cases each applicant will be considered on a case-by-case basis based on a review of the applicant’s CV and other supporting documentation.

Please contact ncad@creativefutures.ie for further information.

Qualifying Examination –  In certain cases the academic team may choose to set a qualifying assignment in order to assess an applicant’s suitability for admission.

You may apply for the programme if you are currently completing your Undergraduate Degree. NCAD will review the rest of your application If necessary, we can make you a Conditional Offer. When your degree is completed and you send us final transcripts we will upgrade this to a Full Offer.

A Statement of Interest – 500 words framing your reasons for applying to the programme. Please indicate a subject/discipline area that you believe can best advance your practice.   

A recent CV

Certified transcripts of previous programmes followed

Certified copies of degree/ certificates and/or other appropriate third level qualifications bearing the official stamp of the institution.

“the programme was delivered exceptionally – the choice of guest speakers were fantastic and I have found it has helped me in my work”

All new and continuing students will receive information by email on how to register and pay fees. For information on Fee Payment and Grant Eligibility go to NCAD Fees & Grants.

NCAD Students Handbook

The Handbook is available for download here

Continuing students and new postgraduate students who accepted the offer will start receiving ‘Invitation to Register’ emails from the week beginning 19th August.

More on the NCAD website.