Module Details

Module Code: ARTS7024
Title: Materials and Processes
Long Title: Materials and Processes
NFQ Level: Intermediate
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 emphasis of this module is to expose students to a range of specialised techniques, materials and processes. These skills and methods have a direct relationship to developing their critical awareness within their core practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply appropriate levels of technical expertise both in supervised teaching sessions and independently
LO2 Explore (critically evaluate) the influence / suitability of selected materials and methodologies in the context of their own work.
LO3 Review and analyze working practices to further develop a critical understanding of the outcome(s) of the explored work.
LO4 Identify relevant connections between their own work and a broader contemporary/historic artistic context
LO5 Use a range of equipment and materials with regard to Health & safety protocol.
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
Materials & Processes
• Workshop Practice; emphasizes exchange of work ideas and the demonstration and application of techniques, processes and skills. • Health & Safety; safe working practices both in studio and workshop areas, the care and use of materials and equipment.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Demos/Workshop/Critical seminar
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Demos/workshop/Critical seminar
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 Workshop Practice A Every Week 1.00 1
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Workshop Practice B Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact independent study 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
Supplementary Book Resources
  • John Gage. (1993), Colour and culture, Thames and Hudson, London, [ISBN: 9780520222250].
  • Rudolf Arnheim. (1974), Art and visual perception, Univ. of California P., Berkeley, [ISBN: 9780520243835].
  • Daniel L. Schodek. (1993), Structure in sculpture, MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass., [ISBN: 9780262193139].
  • Vitamin D, London ; Phaidon, 2005., [ISBN: 0714845450].
  • Tony Birks. (1998), The Alchemy of Sculpture, Marston House,Publishers, p.160, [ISBN: 9781899296077].
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