Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARTS8021 |
| Title: |
Concepts into Materials
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Long Title:
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Concepts into Materials
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2110 - Visual Arts
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| Module Description: |
This module will challenge the student to creatively explore, resolve and combine research and production goals. The learner will identify materials and processes which will assist in the exploration and development of pertinent issues and important concepts within their research project while continuing to identify and refine appropriate production skills.
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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 |
Develop coherent concepts, assimilate new strategies and approaches to challenge, broaden and deepen the research material in both 2d and 3d. |
| LO2 |
Challenge and expand production methods and technical processes to develop their research goals through experimentation and acquisition of skills. |
| LO3 |
Work in an historical and contemporary context. |
| LO4 |
Present and produce at an appropriate level in relation to individual studio practice. |
| 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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| Not applicable |
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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| Not applicable |
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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| Not applicable |
| Indicative Content |
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Research
Exploration of new strategies and approaches to creatively challenge previously held interpretations, analysing physical qualities, clarification, association etc., to expand the research goals.
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Concept
Critical self reflection and evaluation of all relevant material in 2D and 3D through identification and awareness of pertinent issues and their development.
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Translation
Devlopment of skills required to translate research concepts into form.
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Technical Skills
Development of relevant production processes, through instruction and personal experimentation.
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Health and 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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Context
Development of critical enquiry into the historical and contemporary context of individual students work and its wider significance and their ability to discuss relevant issues.
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Presentation
Concepts involved in presentation of work for exhibition/assessment and verbal presentation of ideas.
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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 |
9.00 |
9 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Research and development of studio practice |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
9.00 |
| 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 |
9.00 |
9 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Research and development of studio practice |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
| Total Hours |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
14.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
9.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Kyra Cane. (2013), “Making and Drawing”, [ISBN: 978–140813451].
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March Vali and Ana Ibarra. (2013), “Walk the Line”, [ISBN: 978-178067110].
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edited by Garth Clark. (1978), Ceramic art, E. P. Dutton, New York, [ISBN: 0525474978].
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Sanders. (1982), "The world of Japanese Ceramics", Kodansha International Ltd & Shibundo, Sanders, New York, [ISBN: 978-087011557].
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Jacky Klein. “ Grayson Perry”, Published by Thames & Hudson in 2009, [ISBN: 978-095679872].
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Kervin, James & Fenton, Dan. (2000), Pate de Verre and Kiln casting of Glass, Glasswear Studios, [ISBN: 978-096514583].
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Cohen, Cecilia. (2011), The Glass Artists Studio Handbook: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for working with Glass, Quarry Books, [ISBN: 978-159253697].
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Beveridge, Phillipa. (2005), Warm Glass - a Complete Guide to Kiln Forming Techniques, Lark Books, [ISBN: 978-157990655].
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Cummings, Keith. (2009), Contemporary Kiln formed Glass, A&C Black, [ISBN: 978-140810075].
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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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Bachman, Ingrid and Ruth Scheuing. (1998), Material Matters: The Art and Culture of Contemporary Textiles, YYZ Books, Toronto, [ISBN: 9780920397237].
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Nadine Monem (Editor). (2008), Contemporary Textiles, Black Dog Publishing, p.191, [ISBN: 978-1906155292].
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Livingston, Joan, and John Ploof, Eds.. (2007), The Object of Labor: Art, Cloth, and Cultural Production, MIT Press and the Art Institute of Chicago Press, USA, [ISBN: 978-026212290].
| | Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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Periodical, Crafts - United Kingdom.
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Periodical (quarterly), Ceramic Art and Perception - Australia.
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Periodical, New Ceramic - Germany.
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Periodical, Neues Glas magazine.
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Periodical, Glass: The Urban Glass Quarterly.
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Periodical:, Surface Design Journal.
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Periodical:, Textileforum.
| | Other Resources |
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Website, Design and Crafts Council of Ireland. Design and Crafts Council of Ireland,
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