The Tutorial Module

 

The Tutorial Module can be studied as a stand-alone course and it is a key course for the Certificate of Higher Education in Art and Design at Aberystwyth University.

Key Facts

 

Language: English

Duration: TBC

Number of Credits: 10

Tutor: Adam Blackburn

Learning Method: Online

Level: This module is at CQFW Level 4

Module Code: XA17110

Fee: £130.00 - Fee Waiver Scheme available

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Overview

This module should only be taken by students studying the Certificate of Art and Design in their third year or students wishing to create a portfolio of work for entry to art school. Students who register on the Art and Design Certificate are required to enrol on a tutorial module to complement the other classes they attend throughout the year.

Programme

Students who register on the Art and Design Certificate are required to enrol on a tutorial module to complement the other classes they attend throughout the year. Through tutorials, students will develop study and presentational skills and discuss common issues facing all art practitioners such as mechanisms for developing a systematic and self-critical approach to problem solving, time management and preparing for exhibitions. The units provide a relatively informal situation in which discussions can take place. Tutorial sessions run monthly, throughout the first and second terms. This module is only available to students enrolled on one or more of the core modules. The course will culminate with a portfolio of independent work suitable for approaching other providers of the students chosen degree course.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:   

  1. Keep a visual diary on a negotiated topic showing development of ideas.
  2. Produce and present to their peers and tutor a folio of self-directed work.
  3. Present labels and statement for an exhibition.

Assessments

  1. Visual Dairy of supporting material including art historical/contemporary study (40%)
  2. Website: students personal website showcasing their work as digital portfolio (1-%)
  3. Portfolio of work produced for Self-directed project (50%)

Reading Suggestions

Reading suggestions will be offered throughout the course.

Entry Requirements

This course is for everyone. No previous experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements.

What Do I Need?

A list of materials, not included in the course fees, will be available prior to the course start date.