Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8048
Title: Applied Art Exhibition
Long Title: Applied Art Exhibition
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 30
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will enable the student to focus research and hone all skills necessary to produce a body of professional standard original work in ceramics, glass and/or textiles for public exhibition.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Create an advanced body of work for exhibition.
LO2 Demonstrate key critical, technical and contemporary practice, through their chosen discipline.
LO3 Display assured understanding and development of methodologies appropriate to the realisation of a professional body of work.
LO4 Explore, appreciate and demonstrate the importance of critical discourse in contemporary applied art practice.
LO5 Complete required exhibition preparation documentation including an artist statement, exhibition formulation plans, technical specifications and risk assessment.
LO6 Develop and apply expertise in selection and use of skills, for the clear and effective realisation of the research material.
LO7 Employ in depth exploratory thinking, investigation, visualisation and production of work.
LO8 Review and explore the presentation of work, to a professional standard, for public exhibition.
LO9 Communicate concepts, methodologies, processes and outcomes to peers and practitioners.
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
Observation, Identification and Selection
Selection, investigation and evaluation of relevant research materials.
Conceptual development
Identification and understanding of salient issues and their wider significance through critical evaluation and constructive self-reflection
Studio practice/Health and Safety
Organisation of space and time. Understanding and practicing safe use of materials and equipment.
Contextual Studies
Thorough investigation and positioning of their work within its historical and contemporary contexts.
Technical ability
Identification and thorough investigation of material processes, developing the specialised skills necessary for the execution of concepts.
Documentation
Identification, selection and documentation, through appropriate means.
Selection and Presentation of Work
Investigation of a comprehensive range of materials and methods of displaying work, leading to a public exhibition.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 90
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Assessment Description
Selection, Evaluation and Presentation
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 4,8,9
Assessment Description
Continual assessment through seminar presentation with peer group and staff
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 Course Content Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Group Crit / Workshop / Tutorial (1:5) Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and Development of Studio Practice Every Week 37.00 37
Total Hours 42.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 42.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Daniel Rhodes. (1988), Clay and glazes for the potter, second. A & C Black, London, [ISBN: 0-7136-3007-8].
  • edited by Garth Clark. (1978), Ceramic art, first. E. P. Dutton, New York, [ISBN: 0525474978].
  • Philip Rawson. (1984), Ceramics, first. University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia, [ISBN: 0-8122-1156-1].
  • Frank and Janet Hamer. (1986), The potter's dictionary of materials and techniques, second. Black, London, [ISBN: 0-7136-2713-1].
  • Paul Rice. British Studio Ceramics, first. Crowood Press, p.240, [ISBN: 1861265298].
  • [Betty Blandino]. The figure in fired clay, first. Woodstock [N.Y.] ; Overlook Press, 2002., [ISBN: 1585672629].
  • Chambers, Karen S & Oldknow, Tina. (1999), Clearly Inspired- Contemporary Glass and its Origins, Tampa Museum of Art.
  • Hawkins Opie, Jennifer. (2004), Contemporary International Glass, Victoria & Albert Museum.
  • Oldknow, Tina. (2009), Voices of Contemporary Glass, The Heineman Collection, Hudson Hills Press.
  • Bachman, Ingrid and Ruth Scheuing, Eds.. (1998), Material Matters: The Art and Culture of Contemporary Textiles, YYZ Books, Toronto.
  • Nadine Monem (Editor). Contemporary Textiles, Black Dog Publishing, p.191, [ISBN: 978-1906155292].
  • Various Editors. Art Textiles of the World: Series by Country, Telos Art Publishing, England.
  • Various Editors. Portfolio Series: series by Artist, Telos Art Publishing, London.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Periodical, Ceramic Review.
  • Periodical, American Ceramics.
  • Periodical, Ceramics Art and Perception.
  • Periodical, Ceramics Technical.
  • Periodical, New Ceramics.
  • Periodical, Neues Glas.
  • Periodical, Glass House.
  • Periodical, Glass: The Urban Glass Quarterly.
  • Periodical, New Glass Review Annual.
  • Periodical, Surface Design Journal.
  • Periodical, Textileforum.
  • Periodical, Sculpture.
  • Whittey, Dr. Audrey,. (2011), Engaging with Glass, Solstice Arts Centre, Catalogue.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_AACER_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles) 8 Group Elective 1