Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARTS7036 |
| Title: |
Visual Research Skills
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Long Title:
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Visual Research Skills
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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 will enable the student to identify, select & review material for research, initiating appropriate methodologies to creatively explore & develop this material.
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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 |
Identify appropriate visual material for research. |
| LO2 |
Select suitable research methodologies. |
| LO3 |
Present a broad range of research in sketchbook format. |
| LO4 |
Discuss research methodologies and content. |
| LO5 |
Document the contemporary and historical context of their research material. |
| 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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Investigation & Research Methods
Demonstrate analytical & imaginative response to visual material gathered, including critical evaluation & creative interpretation of material.
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Research
Source, collate and explore primary and secondary information. identify and expand the central theme and associated subject areas. critically evaluate, select and expand.
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Processes
Experiment with various media/materials/methods to inovatively explore and creatively challenge the research topic.
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Skill Development
Identify, select and use appropriate skills & methodologies to assist the construction, deconstruction & manipulation of materials for the purpose of furthering the research & its ultimate production.
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Health & Safety
Effective and efficient organisation of workshop space and studio practice, considering safe use of materials, tools and equipment within individual and group workshop areas
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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 |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Research and development |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
| 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 |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Research and development |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Kyra Cane. “Making and Drawing”, bloomsbury publishing 2012, [ISBN: 97814081341].
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Sarah Simblet. The Drawing Book, Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, p.264, [ISBN: 9781405341233].
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Jacky Klein. (2009), "Grayson Perry", Thames & Hudson, p.256, [ISBN: 9780500093504].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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David Cohen & Scott Anderson. (2006), A visual language, Herbert Press, London, [ISBN: 978-0713667738].
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Alison Milner. Inspirational Objects, A & C Black Publishers Ltd, p.192, [ISBN: 978-0713668193].
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Carolyn Genders. Sources of Inspiration, A & C Black Publishers Ltd, p.176, [ISBN: 978-0713670981].
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Littleton, Maurine. (2006), 500 Glass Objects, A Celebration of Functional and Sculptural Glass, Lark Books, [ISBN: 978157990693].
| | Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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| | Other Resources |
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Website, Ceramics Magazine,
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Website, Applied Art Magazine,
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Website, Design and Crafts Council of Ireland. Design and Crafts Council of Ireland,
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