Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8024
Title: Fine Art: Discourse & Practice
Long Title: Fine Art: Discourse & Practice
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: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module develops the context, vocabulary, focus and enabling factors for individual art practice. It is the module that facilitates the synthesis of practical, theoretical and conceptual learning through the creation of individual studio practice which is intrinsic to this module. Emphasis is placed on conceptual coherence, quality of manufacture, display and presentation.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 communicate ideas and issues through a resolved series of art works.
LO2 clearly articulate their own ideas and formal characteristics of their own work and the work of their college peers.
LO3 engage in critical dialogue with their peers through active participation in structured seminars and discussion groups.
LO4 Conceptualise and be aesthetically aware of the contemporary and historical context of their work.
LO5 display an advanced technical knowledge of tools, materials and techniques specific to their chosen discipline.
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
Studio Practice
Developing concepts through a series of artworks. Scheduled activities, including formal tutorials, seminars and critiques present learning opportunities that are essential to the effective development of individual studio practice.
Communication and negotiation skills
Communicating, defending and promoting personal concepts and outcomes. Third party interactions – communicating needs, negotiation.
Presentation and communications skills
Presentation skills; Multi-format display - selection and organisation, display skills. The artist’s vocabulary.
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
Portfolio and display
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
Lecture Contact Presentation/lecture to class group Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Group Crit/Seminar/Workshop (1:15) Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Individual Tutorial Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and development of studio practice Every Week 16.00 16
Total Hours 21.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 21.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Presentation/Lecture to Class Group Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Croup Crit/Seminar/Workshop (1:15) Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Studio tutorial 1:1 Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and development of studio practice Every Week 16.00 16
Total Hours 21.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 21.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Crow, David. (2010), Visible signs : an introduction to semiotics in the visual arts, 2nd. AVA Publishing, [ISBN: 978-294041142].
  • Hudek, Antony. (2014), The Object, MIT Press, [ISBN: 9780262525763].
  • Brian O’Doherty. (1986), Inside the White Cube: The ideology of the gallery space, University of California Press, [ISBN: 0520220404].
  • Gaston Bachelard. (1992), The Poetics of Space, Revised ed. edition (30 Dec. 2014). Penguin Classics, [ISBN: 0143107526].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_AFAFA_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art 6 Mandatory