Module Details

Module Code: ARTS7038
Title: Fine Print: Intaglio
Long Title: Fine Print: Intaglio
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides insight into the practical applications of fine print. Learners will explore print as a medium and its relationship to wider contemporary practice. The module emphasises the specialist nature of printmaking, promoting a broad definition of what constitutes or challenges the notion of an ‘artist's print’. This module extends the range of creative, conceptual, technical and professional skills used in contemporary printmaking.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop a range of creative, conceptual and technical skills in printmaking.
LO2 Exhibit knowledge of traditional and experimental approaches that enable development of ideas through the medium of print.
LO3 Develop an individual artistic language using intaglio print.
LO4 Display evidence of concept development and material gathering relevant to contemporary print practice.
LO5 Discuss current historical and contemporary issues relating to print, and its relationship to wider art practices.
LO6 Exercise appropriate knowledge of resources available in the print workshop to plan a programme of independent study.
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
Research
Critical and contextual group discussions centred around a range of contemporary print practices.
Print Processes
Practical technical demonstrations and workshops exploring a wide range of processes. The learner will develop a range of creative, conceptual and technical skills.
Materials
Introduction to a range of materials for use in conjunction with scanners, large format printer, computers and workshop printing equipment, to facilitate development of creative process.
Alternative approach
Exploration of fine art practice e.g. sculptural, digital, drawn, text based and photographic approaches, are used with print.
Project
The learner will utilise and build upon existing skills, techniques and knowledge to develop and realise a practical print project.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 100
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Selection,Evaluation and 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 workshop/studio Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact independent study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Claire Bishop. (2005), Installation art, Routledge, New York, [ISBN: 9780415974127].
  • Megan Fishpool. (2009), Hybrid Prints, printmaking handbooks, [ISBN: 9780713686500].
  • Calvin Tomkins. (2008), Lives of the artists, Henry Holt and Co., New York, [ISBN: 9780805088724].
  • (2007), Robert Rauschenberg, Jonathan O'Hara Gallery, New York, NY, [ISBN: 0974075140].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Art and Project, Dutch Art periodical.
  • Frieze, London contemporary periodical.
  • Rasheed Araeen. Third text.
  • Printmaking Today, periodical.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HPHNM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Photography with New Media 4 Elective