MA Project: This research project aims to investigate image-making and ecology, by reflecting on the relationship between humans, the image and the environment. This will be investigated through practice-based research and experimental processes

This research project aims to investigate image-making and ecology, by reflecting on the relationship between humans, the image and the environment. This will be investigated through practice-based research and experimental processes. 

This role requires the artist-researcher to investigate questions around Art, Image-making and Ecology, through art practice and its experimental processes. In particular to address the research question:

How can we understand human and ecological interconnectedness in the world through image-making?

We are living in a period that requires urgent response to ecological conditions, this research project will critically consider the ways in which we understand human and ecological environment through a project situated within the Practice-Based Research tradition, and it will require:

·        Exploration of Image-making materials, techniques, and installation practices that will seek to engage in meaningful and transformative ways with the most pressing ecological questions of our time.

·        Rethink the role of image-based medium and materiality, collaboration, and consider how we look beyond western-centred responses to environmental and ecological challenges.

·        The research will challenge the development of a visual position, both theoretical and practical.

The Artist Researcher will present the research in the form of:

·        A Final Public Exhibition

·        Thesis

·        Two Research Papers

·        Two Annual Lectures or Workshops at TUDublin

Student requirements for this project

·        Applicants should hold a 2.1 (or higher) Level 8 in Fine Art Practice, Photography, Film, Digital Media or Related Discipline (CV)

·        Track Record of exhibitions / Residency / Competition / Professional experience (CV)

·        Evidence of ability in writing (Thesis, Artist Statement)

     Cover letter

     Full CV

     Documentation/Evidence of previous visual work

     Evidence of writing ability in fine art or critical theory contexts (artist statement, exhibition text, BA thesis (transcript result etc.)

     Names and email contact details for two referees (minimum)

Desirable Experience

      Knowledge and interest in current debates around Art & Environmental Practice, Social and Cultural Impact, especially as applied within fine art practice 

      Knowledge and interest in Critical Theory

      Strong technical skills in image-making techniques

      Excellent project management skills and a proven ability to deliver successful projects on deadline

     Any non-EU scholarship holder will be eligible for additional fees.

Any non-EU applicants will require a visa to come and study in Ireland Overview Visas and Immigration

     English language requirements: Instruction for all courses at TU Dublin is normally through English

Deadline to submit applications 

18th February 2022 at 5pm

Interviews: late February 2022

Commence: 1st March 2022

Applicants for this project are required to complete an this form (https://www.tudublin.ie/media/website/research/postgraduate-research/graduate-research-school/documents/Application-Form-For-TUDublin-Masters-Research-ArtEcology.docx) and email it to [Email Address Removed]