Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8030
Title: Professional Practice
Long Title: Professional Practice
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: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The ability to practice art depends not just on the quality of work an artist produces, but also
on the ability to negotiate a complex world. This module develops the learners awareness of
professional development and practice, providing students with the knowledge and skills to enter the cultural sectors with assurance, awareness and
integrity.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Cooperate within a small focus group to identify, research and develop a viable and innovative art related event.
LO2 Research develop and write a structured and reflective document, detailing planning, means of execution and evidencing personal contribution, relating to a feasible art event.
LO3 Identify and liaise with stakeholders; key local, national and international visual arts organisations, support groups and other professional bodies.
LO4 Explain the roles and function of stakeholders; key local, national and international visual arts organisations, support groups and other professional bodies.
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
Initiating and Managing an Exhibition or Event
Produce a Feasibility study or Proposal for the project. Venues, health and safety, permits and legal issues, outline practical technical and logistic problems and solutions re event management. Finance and sponsorship, Promotion, and Pricing. Where the project is collaborative be able to clearly identify and evidence their individual contribution and reflect and have successfully negotiated the new skills required for this role.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 100
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Record of student experiences and interactions
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 Group Workshop (1:18) Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study and research Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_AFAFA_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art 5 Mandatory
CR_AFINA_7 Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art 5 Mandatory