Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8014
Title: Studio: Goals and Development
Long Title: Studio: Goals and Development
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 15
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will enable the student to challenge the existing research material and production methods. Developing their visual language students will identify, select, collect and process visual information from a range of sources in both 2D and 3D. Identifying appropriate materials and production methods in both 2D and 3D. Combine all creative and technical research material for the creative culmination of production goals and realise their personal research through the implementation, organisation and selection of work for review and display.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply their research concepts in the implementation, organisation and selection of material and appropriate processes for review and development of important issues.
LO2 Challenge previously held ideas regarding production techniques with the acquisition and introduction of new and appropriate methods of manufacture.
LO3 Manipulate effectively the materials and processes chosen with a clear focus on the development of the concepts relevant to the development of the research.
LO4 Identify and develop appropriate professional techniques and procedures, for the clear and effective realisation of the research material.
LO5 Manage his/her learning needs at the personal and professional level and implement, organise and select work for review, display and to discuss.
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).
Not applicable
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.
Not applicable
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.
Not applicable
 
Indicative Content
Identification and selection
Critical evaluation and selection of relevant information relating to research criteria.
Materials
Identification, selection and use of appropriate materials in 2D and 3D for the effective realisation of the research criteria.
Skills
Identification, acquisition and development of appropriate skills and strategies for the creative development of research material in 2D and 3D.
Context
Critical enquiry into the historical and contemporary context of the visual research material and relevant ceramic process with an ability to discuss.
Concept
Identification and development of pertinent issues related to the conceptual development of the research.
Technical Processes
Identification, use and development of all relevant technical processes to a professional level.
Exhibition Skills
Critical review, selection and professional display of work for assessment and exhibition.
Workshop Space/Health and Safety
Manage workshop space, both personal and group areas, resolving issues relating to safe use and storage of materials and equipment.
Workshop Practice
Manage workshop practice with particular attention to the effective management of time.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Exhibition, Evaluation and Presentation
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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Group delivery 1:15 Workshop/seminar/tutorial Every Week 9.00 9
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and development of studio practice Every Week 12.00 12
Total Hours 21.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 21.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 9.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Group delivery 1:15 Workshop/seminar/tutorial Every Week 9.00 9
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and development of studio practice Every Week 12.00 12
Total Hours 21.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 21.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 9.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Gordon, Beverly. (2014), The Whole Story:  Uses, Meaning, Significance, Thames & Hudson; 2014, [ISBN: 978-050029113].
  • Hopper, Robin. (2001), The ceramic spectrum, Krause Publications, Iola, WI, [ISBN: 0873418212].
  • Clarke, Garth. (2005), Ceramic Millenium: Critical Writings on Ceramic History, Theory and Art, Press of the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design (Oct. 2005), [ISBN: 978-091961645].
  • Jones, David. (2007), Firing: Philosophies within Contemporary Ceramic Practice, The Crowood Press Ltd; 1st Edition edition (9 Oct. 2007), [ISBN: 978-186126935].
  • Soetsu Yanagi. (2013), The Unknown Craftsman: A Japanese Insight Into Beauty, Kodansha America, Inc (15 July 2013), [ISBN: 978-156836520].
  • Cohen, Cecilia. (2011), The Glass Artists Studio Handbook: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for working with Glass, Quarry (25 July 2011), [ISBN: 978-159253697].
  • Kervin, James & Fenton, Dan. (2000), Pate de Verre and kiln Casting of glass, Glasswear Studios, [ISBN: 978-096514583].
  • Cummings, Keith. (2002), Techniques of Kiln formed Glass, A & C Black Publishers Ltd; Rev Ed edition (28 Feb. 2002), [ISBN: 978-07136612].
  • Walker, Brad. (2011), Contemporary Fused Glass: A Guide to Fusing, Slumping, and Kilnforming Glass, Four Corners International, [ISBN: 978-097009331].
  • Petrie, Kevin. (2006), Glass and Print Handbook, A & C Black, [ISBN: 978-071366491].
  • Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada. (2002), Memory on cloth, Kodansha International, New York, [ISBN: 978-4770027771].
  • Bachman, Ingrid and Ruth Scheuing, Eds.. (1998), Material Matters: the Art and Culture of Contemporary Textiles, YYZ Books, Toronto, [ISBN: 978-092039723].
  • Nadine Monem (Editor). (2008), Contemporary Textiles, Black Dog Publishing, p.191, [ISBN: 978-1906155292].
  • Livingston, Joan and John Ploof, Eds.. (2007), The Object of Labor: Art, Cloth, and Cultural Production, MIT Press and the Art Institute of Chicago Press, USA, [ISBN: 978-026212290].
  • Laurie Britton-Newell, Glenn Adamson (Contributor), Tanya Harrod (Contributor). (2007), Out of the Ordinary, Victoria and Albert Museum, p.144, [ISBN: 978-1851775248].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Crafts, United Kingdom.
  • Ceramic Art and Perception, Australia.
  • Ceramic - Technical, Australia.
  • Ceramic Review, United Kingdom.
  • Periodical, Neues Glas magazine.
  • Periodical, Glass: The Urban Glass Quarterly.
  • Annual, New Glass Review.
  • Periodical:, Textileforum.
  • Periodical:, Surface Design Journal.
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 Mandatory
CR_AACER_7 Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles) 6 Mandatory