Module Details

Module Code: ARTS7015
Title: Art Practice: Research Methods
Long Title: Art Practice: Research Methods
NFQ Level: Intermediate
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 develops a broad practical and conceptual skill base with an emphasis on self-motivated enquiry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop ideas within a body of self-directed artwork.
LO2 Demonstrate, through the artwork, the role that visual research plays in support of Studio Practice.
LO3 Use a wide range of appropriate materials, skills and processes in relation to their Art Practice.
LO4 Show evidence of relevant contemporary art concerns and issues in relation to their practice.
LO5 Use and maintain equipment and workspace in a safe and environmentally sensitive fashion.
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
Research
Forms of research(primary/secondary) sources of information(text & visual) sourcing imagery, collating visual information
Investigation
Visual investigation and development concept identification clarification and development and documenting progress
Analysis
Approaches to analysing and evaluation of visual information and the relationship of artwork to concepts and processes.
Studio Practice
Organizing studio space care and maintenance of personal equipment. Practical, process and theoretical investigation. Time management and health & safety
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Exhibition, Evaluation. 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
Lab Contact Group delivery (1:15) Workshop/seminar/tutorial Every Week 10.00 10
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and development of studio practice Every Week 11.00 11
Total Hours 21.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 21.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 10.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Studio Based Research & Development Every Week 16.67 16.6700000762939
Tutorial Contact Tutorial 1:1 Every Week 0.33 0.330000013113022
Lab Contact Grp Crit / Workshop /Tutorial (1:15) Every Week 3.00 3
Lecture Contact Presentation to Class group Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 21.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 21.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.33
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Itten, J.. (1997), The Art of Colour, John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 9780471289289].
  • Gage, J. (2000), Colour and Meaning, Art Science and Symbolism, [ISBN: 9780500282151].
  • Berger, J. (1995), Ways of Seeing, Viking Press, [ISBN: 978-014013515].
  • Ralph Mayer. (1991), The artist's handbook of materials and techniques, Fifth Edition. Viking, New York, N.Y., U.S.A., [ISBN: 9780670837014].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_AFAFA_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art 3 Mandatory
CR_AFINA_7 Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art 3 Mandatory