Program Overview

Art and Design with Digital Media – PME

Course Overview

The programme enables students to become teachers of visual art in second level schools and other educational settings. Student teachers will acquire advanced professional knowledge and skills associated with research-informed teaching incorporating creative/academic study, research inquiry, professional discipline in work settings and a foundation for continuous professional development.

Course Details

• Level: 9
• Course Type: Postgraduate
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Department: Art and Design
• Location: Clare Street, Limerick City
• Duration: 2 years

Entry Requirements

• The minimum entry requirement for this programme is a Bachelor Degree in Fine Art or Design (Level 8) 2nd Class Honours or an equivalent qualification.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Professional Master of Education Art and Design Pedagogies 1 (5 credits)
• Professional Master of Education : Art and Design Curriculum and Creative Practice 1 (5 credits)
• Professional Master of Education : Understanding Learning (5 credits)
• Professional Master of Education : ICT in Education: Creative Digital Media Practice and Pedagogy (5 credits)
• Professional Master of Education : Art and Design Education: Schools and Society (5 credits)
• Professional Master of Education : Art and Design Curriculum and Creative Practice 2 (5 credits)
• Professional Master of Education : Art and Design Pedagogies 2 (5 credits)
• Professional Master of Education: Orientation to the Profession: artist/teacher identity (5 credits)
• Professional Master of Education : School Placement 1 (20 credits)

Year 2

• Professional Master of Education : Art and Design Research Methods and Practice (5 credits)
• Professional Master of Education : Art and Design Pedagogies 3 (5 credits)
• Professional Master of Education : School Placement 2 (25 credits)
• Professional Master of Education : Curriculum Policy and Reform (5 credits)
• Professional Master of Education : History, Policy and Contemporary Issues in Education (5 credits)
• Professional Master of Education : Research Report and Exhibition (10 credits)
• Professional Master of Education : Professional Practice and Portfolio (5 credits)

Career Opportunities

• Visual Art Teacher across a number of educational sectors including:
  • Second level Schools
  • Colleges of Further Education
  • Arts and Health
  • Arts and the Community
  • Gallery/Museum education
• The teaching qualification is recognised internationally and provides career opportunities overseas.

Further Study

• Post Graduate studies within the department include research Masters and Doctorate studies.