Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8049
Title: Fine Art: Research and Context
Long Title: Fine Art: Research and Context
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2022/23 ( January 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 15
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The module approaches a range of Fine Art disciplines incorporating; sculpture, painting, media, print, photography and performance amongst other media. Through a process of individual tutorials, group seminars and crits, this studio based module provides students with advanced research, material & discursive knowledge and skills to progress their individual fine art practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify relevant issues of conceptual concern in order to situate and position individual contemporary Fine Art practice.
LO2 Evidence advanced practical and technical skills showing an innovative approach to the use of a range of materials and resources relevant to their art practice.
LO3 Engage in advanced self directed primary and secondary research to support the development of their individual studio practice.
LO4 Effectively communicate ideas, research methodologies and proposed outcomes with peer-group & lecturing team.
LO5 Reflect on their own studio practice in order to deepen their individual enquiry and extend their critical knowledge, skill and competence.
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 Methodologies
Development of research methodology under supervision of the tutorial team within group and 1:1 tutorials, incorporating material processes, visual enquiry and theoretical analysis.
Conceptual development
Establish and develop a conceptual direction within their studio process and explore this through the identification of appropriate material investigations, explorations and resolutions.
Critical evaluation
Critical seminars & presentations to illustrate evidence of critical enquiry and how this has informed processes and decision making within their own studio practice.
Process
Advanced technical workshops and student research responsive instruction appropriate to individual studio practice.
Studio Practice
Student engagement with assigned studio space and a developed understanding of the role of the studio in a professional artist practice.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Presentation of Artwork, Research and Supporting Sketchbooks/Material.
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 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 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
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jon Wood, Julia Kelly (Eds.). (2018), Contemporary Sculpture: Artists' Writings and Interviews, Hatje Cantz Verlag, [ISBN: 9783775733472].
  • Charles Harrison, Paul Wood (Eds.). (1999), Art in Theory, 1900-1990. An Anthology of Changing Ideas, Blackwell, [ISBN: 0631165754].
  • Garner, Steve (Ed.). (2013), Writing on Drawing: Essays on Drawing Practice and Research, The University of Chicago Press, [ISBN: 9781841502007].
  • Deanna Petherbridge. (2010), The Primacy of Drawing : Histories and Theories of Practice, Yale University Press, [ISBN: 978030012646].
  • Jon Wood, David Hulks and Alex Potts. (2012), Modern Sculpture Reader, Paul Getty Museum, [ISBN: 9781606061060].
  • Andrew Causey. (1998), Sculpture Since 1945, Oxford University Press, [ISBN: 0192842552].
  • Margaret Krug. (2007), An Artist's Handbook : Materials and Techniques, Laurence King Publishing, [ISBN: 9781856695237].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Claire Bishop. (2005), Installation Art, Routledge New York, [ISBN: 9780415974127].
  • Ron Reeder, Brad Hinkel. (2006), Digital Negatives, Focal Press, [ISBN: 0240808541].
  • Keith Howard; Friedhard Kiekeben. (2003), The Contemporary Printmaker, Write-Cross New York, [ISBN: 0974194603].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_AFAFA_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art 7 Mandatory