Module Details
| Module Code: |
ARTS8060 |
| Title: |
Painting: Process & Production
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Long Title:
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Painting: Process & Production
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2110 - Visual Arts
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| Module Description: |
In this module students will develop an understanding of diverse painting practices. This will be done through supportive workshops that unpack concepts and working processes relevant to contemporary painting.
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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 |
Investigate and develop ideas relevant to contemporary painting. |
| LO2 |
Engage in technical research that explores multiple approaches to painting. |
| LO3 |
Critically reflect on historical, contemporary and theoretical contexts appropriate to their own painting practice. |
| LO4 |
Create a portfolio of paintings that display an experimental approach to the relationship between processes and ideas. |
| LO5 |
Apply responsible use of materials, equipment and workspace, evidencing an understanding of relevant health & safety concerns and environmental sustainability. |
| 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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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Practical
Introduction to workshop activities that explore a diverse range of painting processes. Explore hybrid working methods and analyse traditional and experimental painting techniques in relation to image based and abstract painting processes.
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Group Critique
Group discussions looking at contemporary and historic perspectives on the evolution and expanse of painting practices and methodologies. Engage in collaborative and individual presentations.
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Research
Record and document workshops, painting demonstrations and ongoing experiments. Identify and gather relevant source material, critical texts and reference material that analyse processes within painting practice.
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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 |
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 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Studio/Workshop Practice |
Every Week |
2.50 |
2.5 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent Learning & Research |
Every Week |
4.50 |
4.5 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.50 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Phaidon Editors (Author), Schwabsky, Barry (Introduction). (2019), Vitamin P: New Perspectives in Painting, Phaidon Press, [ISBN: 9780714879956].
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Myers, Terry R.. (2011), Painting: (Documents of Contemporary Art), Whitechapel Gallery, [ISBN: 978085488188].
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Harris, Jonathan (Editor). (2004), Critical Perspectives on Contemporary Painting: Hybridity, Hegemony, Historicism, Liverpool University Press, [ISBN: 97808532395].
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Walker, James Faure. (2006), Painting the Digital River: How an Artist Learned to Love the Computer, Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 978013173902].
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Elkins, James. (2019), What Painting Is, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 978113831988].
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Online Magazine Articles, Turps Magazine,
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Online Book Articles, Parkett,
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Podcast, Katy Hessel. The Great Women Artists,
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Podcast, Sound & Vision. Conversations with Artists and Musicians,
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Podcast, The Modern Art Notes Podcast,
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YouTube, William Kentridge. Norton Lectures,
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