Initially the course leads you through the critical and theoretical frameworks current in the field of social practice. Semester One is designed to fuel your practice by providing the context for engagement in a variety of social contexts. You will meet key artists, designers, policy makers, agencies and brokers of public situations, who will put forward models of best practice.

 

The second stage of the programme you propose and initiate an art project, working in your chosen area of interest.  

Uniquely, we do not demand that your project is completed in the timeframe of the programme, experience tells us that project timelines are unpredictable and often rely on external factors over which artists may not have full control.  We ask instead that your project is established on the programme. Meaning you identify your project focus, your community or communities of interest and you experiment and test processes of art making in context.  This is critically framed, documented and reflected on.  

 

Since 2010 over 200 national and international visiting lecturers have contributed to the MA SPACE programme. 

This has included: Wochenklauser, Austrian Artist Collective; Superflux, UK/India based Design Company; Gideon Koppel, UK based Film Maker; Dr. Adam de Eyto, Sustainable Designer and Researcher; Sarah Browne, Artist; Ailbhe Murphy - Director of CREATE; Cliodhna Shaffrey, Independent Curator; Dr. Eileen Humphries, Sociologist/Researcher; Caroline Campbell - The Irish Visual Artists Rights Organisation (IVARO); Phillip Delamere, Arts Office, Roscommon County Council; Wooloo, Danish Artist Collective; Basurama, Madrid based Design Collective, Ultra-Red, Activist Art Collective; Caludia Zeiske-Director of Deveron Community Arts (UK); Megan Johnston, USA based Independent Curator. 
 

Duration

One year taught Masters in Art and Design (full-time)

You study 5 modules:

Module 1: Commentaries – Critical Grounding, Taking a Position. This module introduces you to the critical thinking underpinning contemporary art and design practice and its relationship to social and cultural issues.

Module 2: Transactions, Roles and Research. This looks at the different voices, roles, ethical and logistical responsibilities involved in a social practice project. Delivery is supported by Visiting Lecturers.

Module 3: Practice – Analyse, Contextualise, Assimilate. This module introduces postgrads to national and international social art practitioners, with a focus on best practice.  Delivery is supported by Visiting Lecturers

Module 4: Social Practice: Major Project. You will develop a social project. 

This is an exciting opportunity for you to engage with a community/situation/space/topic.

Module 5: Documentation: Critical Reflection and Evaluation of Major Project. This requires you to fully document your process of enquiry and to reflect deeply on your chosen social practice project

 

Making an Application to MA SPACE

 

Applications are welcomed from 2:2 Level 8 degree graduates from a wide range of disciplines including but not limited to fine art, design, performing arts, architecture, engineering, humanities, social care and new technologies. International applicants must apply through our International Office. 

To apply for the MA SPACE please fill out the postgraduate Application Form and email it to muriel.dinneen@lit.ie together with an application letter that clearly sets out your rationale for applying for this programme, any special interest or experience that may be relevant. 

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - SEPT 1ST.

 

Shortlisted students will be interviewed for the programme. See FAQ's for details.

For Further Information Contact:
Email: muriel.dinneen@lit.ie  Tel : +353(0)61 293871  Fax: 061-311496

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