Technical Officer In Fine Art Specialising Painting

College/Management Unit: School of Fine Art

Post Title & Subject Area: Technical Officer in Fine Art specialising in Painting

Post Duration: Full Time, Permanent

Reports to: Head of Department of Painting

Salary: Technical Officer Salary Scale: €44,853 - €71,290*

*Candidates should note that as per Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform guidelines, entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant.

NCAD, changing the world through bold and curious thinking, making and doing.

NCAD drives radical and creative innovation through excellence in research-led art and design education. It empowers its students to shape the contemporary world through critical practice, studio-based learning, research and engagement

The School of Fine Art within the College comprises of 5 departments:

● Department of Print

● Department of Painting

● Department of Media

● Department of Applied Materials

● Department of Sculpture and Expanded Practices

The aim of the School of Fine Art is to help students to develop a highly individual way of seeing and interpreting, and communicating visually. Emphasis is placed on visual awareness and artistic analysis, on acquiring skills in the use of both known and new materials and media. The School and its constituent Departments teaches through different models of art practice and supports students at undergraduate and postgraduate study through the 3 Trimesters.

In supporting the work of the School of Fine Art, the Painting Department at NCAD is a pivotal national hub of visual and material inquiry. The departments’ facilities: custom designed light filled painting studios, workshops, seminar spaces and testing galleries are housed on the upper floors of the Granary and Design buildings. Through recent innovations, research projects also take place at emergent partnership sites of learning in the broader city and national context.

The integration of practice and theory – an interactive philosophy of structured peer dialogue provides the philosophical ethos that situates our studio-based teaching and learning in the expanded field of painting. This holistic approach to the invigoration of painting practice is consistently registered in the quality of students' learning and research throughout the academic year – consistently documented in the studio outcomes provided here by a truly dynamic cohort of highly motivated emergent artists.

Re-imagining the historical legacy of image cultures is central to our inclusive and innovative approach to the discipline of painting in the twenty-first century. This discourse of the image frames a broad series of visual concepts and material processes of painting, combining drawing, photography, writing and installation in a synthesising of contemporary practice that enables the capacity to foster new audiences for art and to realise new innovative career pathways for our graduates.

Selection Criteria

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

● To work as part of a team in co-operation with staff to support students to realise the full potential of their studio learning

● To support the work of the School through 3 Trimesters of study

● Provide technical assistance to workshop users, undergraduate and postgraduate students in the techniques and processes involved in the operation of equipment in the Painting Department.

● Demonstrate, as required, techniques and processes in the operation of the various materials and equipment in the Painting Department.

● Help students overcome specific technical problems that they encounter.

● Assist in supervising students in the workshop

● Co-operate with and provide supportive assistance to staff and to students – in bringing their conceptual ideas to fruition.

● Support teaching generally and demonstrate as necessary.

● Assist in the design and development or practical classes.

● Maintain equipment and – where appropriate – construct equipment.

● Stock-take and manage the storage of materials.

● Order, store and record appropriate material stocks.

● Maintain up to date and available records of all materials ordered and purchased.

● Implement and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations at all times.

● Ensure workshop areas are organised to facilitate efficient and safe functioning .

● Engage in appropriate administrative duties particularly regarding Health & Safety, store maintenance and purchasing.

● Undertake any other such appropriate duties, which may be assigned from time to time by their Head of Department.

● Maintain records of Risk Assessments as provided by a suitably qualified person.

Mandatory

● Academic qualification or equivalent relevant experience in the subject area of Fine Art Painting.

● Ability to work as part of a team.

● Good communication skills.

● A good understanding and knowledge of painting tools, processes, techniques and preparations including an understanding of best practices for ensuring health and safety.

● Good organizational and solution-solving skills.

● Relevant technical qualification or experience in the industry or a third level educational setting

● Experience of working with emerging digital design technologies and in blended learning environments.

● Capacity and enthusiasm for working in an interdisciplinary context within the Department, School and College

● Commitment to CPD and interest in emerging research, technology and techniques

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong leadership skills

Desirable

● Experience of CPD skills workshops