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| UCC's neo-Gothic "stone corridor" -- lectures are held nearby |
Over the past two decades it has been an important part of the cultural life of Cork. Interest in the visual arts, generated through involvement with this programme, helped to foster the department of History of Art, founded at University College Cork in 2001.
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| Experiencing the gallery space as a learning space |
What does the culture of Europe tells us about its history? We seek to explore the concept of European identity, as shown through the visual arts, beginning with Ancient Greece and ending in the 21st
Century.
The aim of this
two-year programme will be to give you a complete education in looking
at the visual arts within historical and
cultural contexts. To help you understand the context of artistic production and
creativity connections will be made between the visual arts
(painting, sculpture, and architecture) and literature, music, film,
politics, philosophy, science and society.
The diploma in European Art History is a two-year part-time programme, co-ordinated by Adult continuing Education (ACE), University College Cork. The course has been running now for twenty-one years and its success is partly due to the approach the Centre takes to learning which is strongly student centred in focus.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What will you be studying?
This course is not simply about art history; it is about making connections between the visual arts and other aspects of human creativity throughout history. At a time when questions about the nature of Europe, and what it means to be European, are becoming increasingly important to ask this new cycle of the certificate and diploma programmes will seek to explore the concept of European identity as displayed through the visual arts beginning with Ancient Greece and ending with art in the 21st Century. To help you understand the context of artistic production and creativity connections will be made between the visual arts(painting, sculpture, and architecture) and literature, music, film, politics, philosophy, science and society. The aim of this two-year programme will be to give you a complete education in looking at and discussing about the visual arts within historical and cultural contexts.
Who attends the course?
Course participants come form varied backgrounds. Some choose to do the course to develop a greater knowledge about looking at art and culture while others, like educators and heath care professionals, have taken the course for professional development.
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| Peer learning in a social setting |
Who will teach us?
All teaching staff have been accredited by University College Cork. They come from a variety of disciplines including History, Art History, and English, thereby, ensuring that we are able to provide a programme that will both excite and challenge you.
Can I do the course for leisure only?
Yes, there is no requirement for you to do any examination. In this case, you will be advised to register as an audit student. You are entitled to receive a certificate of attendance once you have finished the course.
What are the assessments like?
If you choose to do assessments you will be guided by professional and experienced tutors. All assessments are designed to match your learning level. While we want you to do your best, most of all, we want you to enjoy the programme.
How much does it cost?
A fee of 990 euro a year is being set for this programme. You may also be entitled to fee concessions. For the first time this year, ACE have joined forces with the Lough Credit Union to promote a student loan scheme. This is another option open to you. For further information see
http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/ace/
Are there gallery visits?
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| Study tour to London |
Yes, the course schedules study trips throughout the two-year cycle. Previous classes have gone to Rome, Paris, London and Edinburgh. We also visit Cork galleries and galleries in Dublin. These trips are optional and a supplementary fee may apply.
Where can I go when I have finished the course?
If you are taking assessments you can leave the course after a year with a certificate. If you complete the programme you will be awarded a diploma. The awards are fully accredited, so you will be able to pursue further studies, across the European Union, at degree level if you so wish.
Where will lectures take place?
Lectures take place on Tuesday evenings, between 7-10pm, in West Wing 9, in the historic neo-Gothic quadrangle at University College Cork.
How do I apply?
Please contact Adult Continuing Education, University College Cork, “The Laurels”, Western Rd., Cork. Tel 021 4902301.
You can directly contact James Cronin, who is programme co-ordinator, at
j.cronin@ucc.ie
Applications close for this cycle on 14 September 2014.
Further details
