Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8023
Title: Fine Art: Enquiry & Practice
Long Title: Visual Art: Enquiry & Practice
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 15
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module facilitates synthesis of practical, theoretical and conceptual learning and its concerns and content are largely common to all major art disciplines. Emphasis within this module is placed on developing approaches to structured research and visual investigation that informs and directs the creation of effective artworks.
The development of an individual studio discipline and practice is intrinsic to this module.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop an area of personal, visual and conceptual enquiry based on focused research and structured visual investigation.
LO2 Create a series of art works that successfully utilize material, visual methodology and medium to communicate its message.
LO3 Engage in critical dialogue with their peers through active participation in structured seminars and discussion groups.
LO4 Demonstrate independence in their own practice and evidence research into their practice's wider context and concerns.
LO5 Demonstrate an appropriate level proficiency in the manipulation of materials and media.
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 and Investigation
Research - identification of relevant sources and selection of appropriate information. Interpretation/analysis/evaluation. Practice based investigation.
Concept
Conceptual development – establishing and developing a thematic direction. Visual problems – identification, investigation/exploration and resolution.
Planning and organisation
Planning - approaches to personal planning and organisation.
Practice
Scheduled activities, including formal tutorials, seminars and critiques present learning opportunities that are essential to the effective development of individual studio practice.
Process
Process – process and materials - selection and use. Health and safety in studio.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Portfolio and display
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 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 Studio tutorial 1:1 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
Workload: Part 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 Croup Crit/Seminar/Workshop (1:15) Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Studio tutorial 1:1 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
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Antony Hudek. (2014), The Object, Whitechaple Gallery, MIT Press, [ISBN: 0262525763].
  • Barry Schwabsky. (2011), Vitamin P2: New Perspectives in Painting – 2011, Phaidon Press, [ISBN: 978-071486160].
  • Barry Schwabsky. (2002), Vitamin P: New Perspectives in Painting – 2002, Phiadon Press, [ISBN: 978-07148444].
  • Margherita Dessanay & Marc Valli.. (2014), A brush with the real, London; Laurence King, p.320 :, [ISBN: 1780672837].
  • Colin Perry, Marina Cashdan. (2013), Vitamin D2 Perspectives in Drawing, Phiadon Press, [ISBN: 0714865281].
  • Mark C Taylor, Amanda Sharp, Matthew Higgs. (2005), Pressplay, Phaidon Press, London, [ISBN: 0714845337].
  • Michael Petry. (2013), Nature Morte: Contemporary artists reinvigorate the Still-Life tradition, Thames and Hudson Ltd, UK, [ISBN: 978050023906].
  • Martin Kemp, Marina Wallace. (2001), Spectacular bodies, 1. University of California Press, Usa, [ISBN: 0520227921].
  • Simon Schama. (1996), Landscape and memory, Vintage, London, [ISBN: 9780679735120].
  • Tony Godfrey. (2014), Painting Today, Phiadon Press, [ISBN: 0714868566].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Louise Blouin Media, Inc.. (2015), Modern Painters, Modern Painters.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_AFAFA_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art 5 Mandatory
CR_AFINA_7 Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art 5 Mandatory