Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8044
Title: Sculpture Practices
Long Title: Sculpture Practices
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2022/23 ( January 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will allow students to develop their own material led ideas and concepts through a thematic based inquiry of 3 Dimensional production and fabrication practices . Emphasis will be placed on their utilisation of advanced sculptural practices in the context of contemporary fine art practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an individual enquiry based on an appropriate level of visual research and investigation.
LO2 Present a clear and concise understanding of the fundamental principles of current sculptural practices and use of relevant materials and practices.
LO3 Realise proposals to an acceptable technical and aesthetic standard using appropriate sculptural processes and techniques.
LO4 Critically analyse their own work within the context of current sculptural art and 3 -Dimensional practices.
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).
17539 ARTS7042 Sculptural Elements
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.
ARTS7042-Sculptural Elements
 
Indicative Content
Studio/Workshop Practice
Utilising the workshop environment to continue to explore contemporary sculptural practices and the associated materials, techniques and processes
Health and Safety
Use of appropriate process and materials with particular reference to Health & Safety.
Research & Context
The development of further advanced ideas and concepts through both relevant primary practical research and secondary theoretical and contextual research.
Presentation & Display
Presentation, selection and exhibition display, the choice of relevant materials, methodologies and format options.
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
Assessment Description
Presentation of developed works.
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 Studio/Workshop Practice Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Learning & Research Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Thames & Hudson. (2019), 100 Sculptors of Tomorrow, [ISBN: 978050002147].
  • AC & Black. (2005), The Sculptors Bible, A&C Black publishers, [ISBN: 9780713671322].
  • Thames & Hudson. Shaping the world: Sculpture from prehistory to now, [ISBN: 978050002267].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Nick Brooks. (2012), Advanced Mould-making & Casting Techniques, Crowood Press, [ISBN: 97818479731].
  • Chrysalis Books. (2005), Encyclopaedia of Sculpture Techniques, [ISBN: 0713471999].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_AACER_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles) 5 Elective
CR_AFAFA_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art 5 Elective
CR_AACER_7 Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles) 5 Elective
CR_AFINA_7 Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art 5 Elective