Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8033
Title: Applied Art: Visual Concepts
Long Title: Applied Art: Visual Concepts
NFQ Level: Advanced
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: This module will enable the student to identify an area for individual research, providing the tools to develop their research through an understanding of appropriate visual language with objective/non objective analysis using a range of appropriate media.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify and select visual research material with an awareness of pertinent issues and their wider significance.
LO2 Creatively engage in the interplay and development of research criteria through continued analysis and interpretation of media, material and output.
LO3 Develop conceptual skills through identification and development of pertinent issues within the research material.
LO4 Apply the concepts involved in the implementation, organisation and selection of work for review both visually and verbally.
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).
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.
Not applicable
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.
Not applicable
 
Indicative Content
Observation
Develop systems of gathering and translating information into visual information for research and development
Identification and selection
Development of critical evaluation and selection of skills to identify relevant research areas and appropriate materials.
Skills
Develop appropriate skills for the creative execution and development of research material in 2D and 3D.
Conceptual Development
Identification and awareness of pertinent issues and their wider significance through critical evaluation and constructive self reflection of research material.
Workshop
Organisation of space and time in relation to practice.
Context
Critical enquiry into the historical and contemporary context of students work and an ability to discuss these issues.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
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
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
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Kyra Cane. (2012), “Making and Drawing”, [ISBN: 978–140813451].
  • Sarah Simblet. (2005), “The Drawing Book”, Dorkig Kindersley Ltd, [ISBN: 978-140534123].
  • edited by Tania Kovats. (2005), The drawing book, Black Dog, London, [ISBN: 1-904772331].
  • Carolyn Genders. (2002), “Sources of Inspiration”, A&C Black, [ISBN: 978-071367098].
  • Hamer. Frank. (1991), " A potters dictionary of clay and techniques", A & C Black, London, [ISBN: 0812231120].
  • Scott, Jac. (2003), Textiles Perspectives in Mixed Media, Sculpture Crowood Press, [ISBN: 1861265786].
  • Yoshiko, Iwamoto, Wada. (2002), Memory on cloth, Kodansha International, New York, [ISBN: 978-477002777].
  • Wolff, Colette. (1996), The art of manipulating fabric, Chilton Book Co., Radnor, Pa., [ISBN: 978-080198496].
  • Holmes, Cas. (2015), Stitch Stories: Personal Places, Spaces and Traces in Textile Art, Batsford, [ISBN: 978-184994274].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Periodical, "Crafts" - United Kingdom.
  • Periodical, "Ceramic Art and Perception" - Australia.
  • Periodical, "Ceramic - Technical" - Australia.
  • Periodical. Textileforum.
  • Periodical. Neus Glas - Glashaus.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_AACER_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles) 5 Mandatory
CR_AACER_7 Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles) 5 Mandatory