Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8052
Title: Fine Art: Execution & Display
Long Title: Fine Art: Execution & Display
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 15
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module focuses on idea generation and structured investigation. Emphasis is placed on developing approaches to research and visual investigation that informs and directs the creation of effective artworks. The development of an engaged and consistent studio practice is intrinsic to this module.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate ways in which ideas and issues can be communicated through a resolved series of art works.
LO2 Make informed choices concerning visual and technical qualities in art works.
LO3 Identify learning needs and manage learning tasks independently.
LO4 Exercise discernment in the making of appropriate and informed presentation choices.
LO5 Engage in critical dialogue with their peers through active participation in structured seminars and discussion groups.
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
Studio Practice
Developing concepts through a series of artworks. Scheduled activities, including formal tutorials, seminars and critiques present learning opportunities that are essential to the effective development of individual studio practice.
Communication and negotiation skills
Communicating, defending and promoting personal concepts and outcomes. Third party interactions – communicating needs, negotiation.
Presentation and communications skills
Presentation skills; Multi-format display - selection and organisation, display skills. The artist’s vocabulary.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Tutorial, seminar, critique
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 80
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Portfolio and Exhibition
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

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 Presentation/lecture to class group Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Group Crit/Seminar/Workshop (1:15) Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Individual Tutorial Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and development of studio practice Every Week 16.00 16
Total Hours 21.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 21.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Phiadon Press. Painting Today, [ISBN: 0714868566].
  • Phiadon Press. (2013), Vitamin D2 Perspectives in Drawing, [ISBN: 0714865281].
  • Whitechaple Gallery, MIT Press. The Object, [ISBN: 0262525763].
  • FontanaPress London. (1996), Landscape and memory, [ISBN: 0006863485].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_AFINA_7 Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art 6 Mandatory