Module Details

Module Code: ARTS6005
Title: Art and Context
Long Title: Art and Context
NFQ Level: Fundamental
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 introduce the student to art practice within a broad social, cultural and environmental context.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Enagage with social and cultural issues relevant to contemporary art practice.
LO2 Collect & interpret relevant information from art and non-art sources.
LO3 Identify, organise access to, and utilise appropriate resources.
LO4 Make oral, written and visual presentations to staff and peers.
LO5 Install or perform site-specific work that explores issues of context and locale.
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
Identification of areas of interest.
Philosophy, Media, Science, Popular Culture, Non-art objects, music, politics, etc.
Strategies for exploration of areas of interest
Research, library, internet, film, museums, web resources, etc.
Theoretical Explorations
Philosophy, literature, art criticism, art language, film, museums, resources, etc.
Skill Development
Lens based media, print media, video, cgi, construction,carving, metalwork, glass, textiles, ceramics, installation and performance etc.
Delivery Methodology
Exhibition, slideshow, film, written, installation, etc.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Knowledge and use of resource materials
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Site-specific installation or performance of project. Visual Journal depicting the development of the project.
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 Presentation / Wkshp / Critique 1:15 Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and Development of Individual Project Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Group Presentation / Wkshp / Critique 1:15 Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • De Oliveira, Oxley & Petry. (2005), Installation Art in the new millenium, Thames & Hudson, London, [ISBN: 9780500284513].
  • Malcolm Barnard. (2002), Fashion as communication, Psychology Press, London, [ISBN: 0415260183].
  • David Evans, editor.. (2009), Documents of Contemporary Art: Appropriation, Whitechapel, [ISBN: 978-085488161].
  • Sally O'Reilly. (2009), The body in contemporary art, Thames & Hudson, London, [ISBN: 978-0500204009].
  • Susan Sontag. (2014), On photography, Penguin Modern Classics. Penguin, UK, [ISBN: 978-024119754].
  • Susan Sontag. (2013), Regarding the pain of others, Penguin, UK, [ISBN: 978-014191495].
  • Guy Debord. (2014), The Society of the Spectacle, Bureau of Public Secrets, [ISBN: 9780939682065].
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 4 Mandatory
CR_AFINA_7 Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art 4 Mandatory