Module Details

Module Code: ARTS8046
Title: Professional Art Identity
Long Title: Professional Art Identity
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2110 - Visual Arts
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module focuses on preparation and development for careers in the visual arts sector. This module equips students with the knowledge and skills to operate effectively within professional contexts. The module examines the pathways within the visual arts and the creation of a professional art identity.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Display confidence and act effectively with qualified practitioners and peers.
LO2 Display advanced skills in presentation and discursive ability in group contexts.
LO3 Evaluate comprehensive knowledge on visual art professional organisations and related creative industries.
LO4 Write coherent proposals and applications related to artist opportunities, residencies and awards.
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).
11449 ARTS8030 Professional Practice
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
Career Knowledge
Presentations & engagement with curators, gallery directors, professional artists.
Critical and contextual skill development
Workshops covering artists' applications, statements and biographies.
Artist Presentation
Practical presentation workshops in relation to contemporary fine art practice.
Art Industry Structures
Professional roles related to Contemporary Fine Art & the Creative Arts Sector.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Collation presentation and review of documentation relating to professional fine art practice.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Research pertaining to professional contemporary fine art practice, recognition and interaction with appropriate art organisations and visual arts career professionals.
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 Lecture series on exhibiting in galleries, alternative spaces, self-initiated projects and exhibitions. The module includes lectures by core staff and invited guest speakers, gallery directors, curators and professional artists. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Students are required to reflect on attendance and notes on the visiting lecture and additional gallery visits and research into professional artist practice. Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture series on exhibiting in galleries, alternative spaces, self- initiated projects and exhibitions. The module includes lectures by core staff and invited guest speakers, gallery directors, curators and professional artists. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Students are required to reflect on attendance and notes on the visiting lecture and additional gallery visits and research into professional artist practice. Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Cher Krause Knight.. (2008), Public art : theory, practice and populism, Malden MA, Blackwell, [ISBN: 9781405155588].
  • Lisa Le Ferve. (2010), Failure: Documents of Contempoary Art, UK, [ISBN: 978085488182].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Paul O'Neill (ed.). (2007), Curating subjects, Open Editions, London, [ISBN: 9780949004161].
  • Claire Bishop. (2012), Artificial Hells, Verso, p.368, [ISBN: 9781844676903].
  • Ruairí Ó Cuív. (2003), Art and the city : review of the Cork City Council Per Cent for Art scheme 1986-2003, [ISBN: 0948037296].
Supplementary 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) 7 Mandatory
CR_AFAFA_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art 7 Mandatory