Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARTS7037 |
| Title: |
Skills Assimilation
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Long Title:
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Skills Assimilation
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| NFQ Level: |
Intermediate |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2110 - Visual Arts
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| Module Description: |
This module encourages the student to broaden, deepen & challenge their personal area of research, assisting them in the identification and selection of appropriate areas and modes of research and production. Students will identify and expand relevant programmes of study and methods of construction.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Review new and existing selected research material assessing pertinent issues. |
| LO2 |
Formulate a programme of study and execute using a range of appropriate media and processes. |
| LO3 |
Implement suitable levels of awareness of health and safety issues. |
| LO4 |
Identify a range of technical areas to be developed in relation to the research area. |
| LO5 |
Select a means of production appropriate to their personal research. |
| LO6 |
Explain and implement adequate levels of selection and presentation skills. |
| 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).
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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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Ideas
Creative idea development and expression through an appropriate medium and technique(s).
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Investigation and Research
Identification, analysis and development of pertinent critical and practical areas of research including an imaginative and innovative response to research materials gathered.
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Concept
Identification and development of pertinent issues related to the conceptual development.
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Skill Development
Awareness and investigation of Historical and Contemporary contexts. Interpretation of skills, appropriate to the creative development of a personal body of work.
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Processes
identification, selection and development of appropriate media and methods of production in both 2D / 3D areas challenging the principles of the research and ensuring an ongoing ability to develop the research material
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Time Management
Identification, structure and planning of the time available with consideration of the process requirements.
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Health and Safety
Identification and application of relevant health and safety issues in relation to processes, skills and workshop operation.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
12.00 |
12 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Research and development of studio practice |
Every Week |
9.00 |
9 |
| Total Hours |
21.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
21.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
12.00 |
| 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 |
12.00 |
12 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Research and development of studio practice |
Every Week |
9.00 |
9 |
| Total Hours |
21.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
21.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
12.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Cohen, Cecilia. (2011), The Glass Artists Studio Handbook: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for working with Glass, Quarry Books, [ISBN: 978159253697].
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Hamer, Frank and Janet. (1997), The Potters Dictionary of Materials and Techniques, 4th. University of Pennsylvania Press, [ISBN: 10-0812234049].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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David Pye. (2015), The Nature and Art of Workmanship, Cambium Press, p.143, [ISBN: 978-0964399907].
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Jo Connell. (2002), The Potter's Guide to Ceramic Surfaces, Apple Press, p.160, [ISBN: 978-1840923605].
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[edited by Paula Orrell]. (2007), Lucy + Jorge Orta pattern book, Black Dog, London, [ISBN: 978-1904772750].
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Cummings, Keith. (1997), Techniques of Kiln formed Glass, A & C Black, [ISBN: 9780713653427].
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Griffith, Brenda. (2007), A Beginners Guide to Kiln formed Glass, Lark Crafts, [ISBN: 978157990909].
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Cummings, Keith. (2009), Contemporary Kiln formed glass, A & C Black, [ISBN: 9781579909093].
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Jac Scott. (2003), Textile Perspectives in Mixed-Media Sculpture, Crowood Press, p.160, [ISBN: 978-1861265784].
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Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada. (2002), Memory on cloth, Kodansha International, New York, [ISBN: 978-4770027771].
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Colette Wolff. (1996), The art of manipulating fabric, Chilton Book Co., Radnor, Pa., [ISBN: 978-0801984969].
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Jane Dunnewold. (2009), Complex Cloth, Martingale and Company, p.164, [ISBN: 978-1564771490].
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Kyra Cane. “Making and Drawing”, bloomsbury publishing plc – 2012, [ISBN: 978-140813451].
| | Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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Art and Perception. P/Y 35 William
Street, Paddington NSW 2021 Australia
(bi–annual).. General, Ceramics Technical.
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2 Bartholomew St West. Exeter EX4 3AJ.
(Quarterly).. General, Ceramics in Society.
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Journal, Periodical: Surface Design Journal.
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Periodical, Periodical: Textileforum.
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Neues Glas - Glashaus. Periodical, Periodical.
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Ceramic Review, Periodical.
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Periodical, Ceramics Art & Perception.
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Periodical, Ceramics Technical.
| | Other Resources |
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Interbook Artworks, Interbook Artworks,
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Website, Design and Crafts Council of Ireland. Design and Crafts Council of Ireland,
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