Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARTS6024 |
| Title: |
Elements of Art Practice
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Long Title:
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Elements of Art Practice
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2022/23 ( January 2023 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2110 - Visual Arts
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| Module Description: |
This module will introduce the student to formal visual language through objective and non-objective analysis in 2D and 3D, and the manipulation of formal visual elements , employing a range of appropriate media and approaches.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Use 2D and 3D visual elements demonstrating their relationship to format, composition and the articulation of form in space. |
| LO2 |
Engage appropriately with the creative manipulation of processes, media and materials. |
| LO3 |
Respond to concepts and initiate an individual approach to problem solving. |
| LO4 |
Manipulate, select, evaluate, and present their work both visually and verbally. |
| LO5 |
Gather information from the physical world by analysis, using drawing media and approaches. |
| LO6 |
Use and maintain equipment and workspace in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner. |
| 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).
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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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| Portfolio Assessment Required |
| Indicative Content |
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Indicative Content
Observational Drawing;
Measurement;
Drawing Systems;
Gesture and Expression in 2D and 3D;
Composition in 2D and 3D;
Colour Theory in 2D and 3D;
Manipulation of Processes and Materials;
Inquiry into the relationship between Form and Space.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
One to one and Group delivery (1;15, whole group) Workshop/seminar/tutorial |
Every Week |
10.00 |
10 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self study and studio |
Every Week |
11.00 |
11 |
| Total Hours |
21.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
21.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
10.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
One to one and Group delivery (1;15, whole group) Workshop/seminar/tutorial |
Every Week |
10.00 |
10 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Self-study and studio |
Every Week |
11.00 |
11 |
| Total Hours |
21.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
21.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
10.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Itten, J. (1974), The Art of Colour, Wiley, London, [ISBN: 9780471289289].
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Phaidon Editors. (2017), Vitamin P3 for Painting, Phaidon, London, [ISBN: 9780714873671].
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Pedrosa, Hoptman & Hoffman, editors. (2014), Vitamin 3D, Phaidon, [ISBN: 9780714868578].
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Edwards, B.. (2012), Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Penguin, London, [ISBN: 9781101596661].
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Gill, R.. (2006), Perspective: from Basic to Creative, Thames and Hudson, London, [ISBN: 9780500286074].
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Smagula, H.. (2002), Creative Drawing, Laurence King, London, [ISBN: 9781856693103].
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Stanyer, P. & Rosenberg, T.. (2003), A Foundation Course in Drawing, Arcturus, London, [ISBN: 9780572028817].
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Allen, Felicity. (2011), Your Sketchbook, Yourself, Tate, London, [ISBN: 101854379690].
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Isabelle Graw and Ewa Lajer-Burcharth. (2016), Painting Beyond Itself, Sternberg Press, p.103, [ISBN: 9783956790072].
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