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Mission Statement
Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) is merging with Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) and Institute of Technology Sligo (ITSligo) on 1st April to form the 'Atlantic Technological University' (ATU).
Vision
To educate and inspire people and develop talent to accelerate the sustainable economic, social and cultural development of our region and beyond.
Mission
To be renowned for building capacity and community in our region through flexible and excellent academic programmes, collaborative and experiential learning, advancing knowledge through research and engagement, provision of lifelong learning and
undergraduate, postgraduate remote and enterprise based education.
International Role
The School of Design & Creative Arts has been involved in international collaboration on projects with a range of partner institutions in Europe and beyond over many years. The school also has a significant track record with student and staff exchanges, and international placements.
National Role
The School of Design & Creative Arts has programmes based on two of GMIT's five campuses. The school has significant engagement with the national industry sectors and is a founder member of ' Creative Enterprise West' (CREW) and the 'Irish Wood and Furniture Manufacturers Association' (IWFMN). The Galway campus is also home to collaborating organisations such as Creative Europe, Galway film Centre, Western Audio Visual Producers (WRAP) Fund, UNESCO City of Film, and RTE West Studio (Irish national broadcaster). The school also has significant engagement with industry through projects, placements, and work-integrated learning.
Main Focus
Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in
Design, Film, Documentary, Contemporary Art, Animation, Game Design, Creative Media, Storytelling
Furniture Design, making & technology
Teacher Education (Second-level) for creative and practical disciplines
Faculties and Departments
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
School of Design & Creative Arts
Departments
- Creative Arts & Media
- Furniture Design & Technology
- Creative Education
Bachelor Level Programs
BA (Hons)/BA/HC Contemporary Art
BA (Hons)/BA Design
BA (Hons) Film & Documentary
BSc (Hons)/BSc/HC Furniture Design & Manufacture
BSc (Hons)/BSc/HC Furniture Making & Architectural Woodworking
BSc (Hons) Education (Design Graphics & Construction)
B.Ed. (Hons) Art, Design & Graphics
Master Level Programs
MA by Research
MSc by Research
MA in Creative Practice
MA in Teaching & Learning
Research Activity and Main Areas
Creative Practice
Digital Creative Industries
Furniture and Wood Products
Education Practice
Doctorate Level Programs
PhD by Research
Subject Areas for Exchange Students
Design, Film, Documentary, Contemporary Art, Animation, Game Design, Creative Media, Storytelling
Furniture Design, making & technology
Teaching Languages
English
Semester Dates
September-December
January-May