Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8041
Title: Fine Art Print: Production
Long Title: Fine Art Print: Production
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to provide students with an opportunity to focus on an area of research and establish an individual printmaking practice with a complete body of work.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Research,develop and explore suitable and relevant concepts and ideas that can utilise advanced printmaking process.
LO2 Plan and design a program of individual research within a technical printmaking framework.
LO3 Situate their critical concerns in studio through presentation and critique.
LO4 Plan and promote an exhibition as part of a team.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Personal Print Project
The chosen area of study may be to investigate new ideas, to explore personal research and/or new techniques in the print medium or as an adjunct to an existing area of study. Students must choose an area of research and plan a development/production schedule in conjunction with the lecturer. Emphasis is placed on self-motivation and exploring personal research and development methodologies towards establishing an ongoing personal practice
Requirements
Outline of the proposed activity and a schedule of critiques must be presented by each student for approval. This will be supported by; relevant technical demonstrations /workshops and slide show presentations introducing the work of contemporary artists. The group will also be brought together for group seminars and critiques of the student’s work in progress.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 100
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Presentation of displayed work and the presentation of a research portfolio
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Print Studio Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Studio Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Bonny Pierce Lhotka,. (2010), Digital Alchemy: Printmaking techniques for fine art, photography, and mixed media, [ISBN: 0321732995].
  • Dorit Elisha. (2009), Printmaking + Mixed Media, [ISBN: 9781596680951].
  • Claire Bishop. (2005), Installation art,, Routledge, New York, [ISBN: 9780415974127].
  • Megan Fishpool. (2009), Hybrid Prints, printmaking handbooks, [ISBN: 9780713686500].
  • Ron Reeder,. (2006), Digital Negatives, Brad Hinkel, [ISBN: 0240808541].
  • Keith Howard. (2003), The contemporary printmaker., Write-Cross New York, [ISBN: 0974194603].
  • Blanche Craig. (2010), Paul Coldwell, Printmaking A contemporary Perspective, [ISBN: 9781906155438].
  • Jonathan O'Hara Gallery. (2007), Robert Rauschenberg, [ISBN: 0974075140].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_AACER_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles) 6 Elective
CR_AFAFA_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art 6 Elective
CR_AACER_7 Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles) 6 Elective
CR_AFINA_7 Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art 6 Elective