module specification

Studio Practice 2 (FA4002) provides a basic introduction to and engagement with a range of approaches to artistic production. Focusing on acquisition of key skills and concepts, it provides introduction to the appropriate use of materials, related processes and technical applications in the development of ideas and artefacts, enabling students to make connections between intention, process, and outcome. The module involves a series of demonstrations, exercises and learning experiences, introducing and developing particular technical applications in relation to the disciplines of: painting, photography, printmaking, drawing, sculpture/installation, mixed media (performance, film/video). Allied to FA4001, the module supports applied understanding of the skills of visual and technical literacy through development of project work negotiated between tutor and student.

FA4002 Studio Practice 2 evolves in parallel with the other modules in level 4, notably with FA4003 Studio Practice 3. Students will be expected to look for and construct relationships between and across core modules.

Through the course of their studies in level 4, students are encouraged to learn in one or more of the disciplines of painting, photography, printmaking, drawing, sculpture/ installation, mixed media, as basis of an elective honours pathway and award title, if chosen.
 

Prior learning requirements AMD-ASD Courses Only

The module aims to equip students with the basic artistic skills and key concepts relevant to one or more disciplines from among: painting, photography, printmaking, drawing, sculpture/installation, and mixed media.  The module comprises a series of developmental exercises and projects. The module also introduces students to a range of exemplars from traditional, dominant and emergent fields of practice.

Indicative Schedule & Contents

Wks 1-3 Outline of Module: Key Concepts and paradigms, research methods, as they relate to individual disciplines, techniques/applications
Wk  4 Guided Independent Studies
Wks 5-14 Technical Development- intention, process, outcome
Wks 14 Reflection, Revision, formative assessment (in-class presentation)
Wk 16 Structured Feedback & Guidance
Wks 17-28 Context and content
Wk 25 Presentations/folio review
Wk 29 Reflection, Revision
Wk 30 Submission of work

There are two stages of learning within the module organized in blocks of delivery, demonstrations, lectures, seminars and workshops supported by online learning and external visits:.

Stage 1 – acquisition of technical knowledge and the nature of the subject field.
Stage 2 – application of this knowledge in the development of a studio project

The character of the learning environment in certificate level fosters experimentation and risk-taking. Students are encouraged to anticipate and accommodate changing circumstances while working within contexts of ambiguity, uncertainty and unfamiliarity are valued.
 

On completing the module students should be able to:

• Demonstrate basic disciplinary competence in creating critically informed images, artefacts and/or texts, as appropriate, including adequacy in use of materials and related artistic processes, as evidenced through making critical and creative connections between motivating ideas, historical knowledge, intention, process, and the products of artistic productivity.

• Reflect critically on developing practice through critical studies of selected art practitioners representative of major art movements and traditions.

• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of health & safety requirements.

There are two main assessment components – a folio of practical work and a folio of supporting studies. Students are expected to demonstrate satisfactory engagement and participation in the module.

80% Folio of coursework; 20% Supporting studies; Engagement and Participation (0%)

Formative assessment feedback will be offered throughout on work in progress. Tutorials provide opportunities to discuss the learning outcomes and academic progress.

Summative assessment feedback takes place at the end of the course when grades are awarded to reflect levels of attainment. Students will be provided with written feedback that will address the strengths and weaknesses of submitted work in relation to the published assessment criteria.

– to be supplied by each specialism