Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Portfolio Sketchbook and related research material | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Portfolio Portfolio of Illustrations | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to.
a) Engage with a chosen text and produce a portfolio of illustrations that clearly demonstrates experimentation and proficiency in the processes of illustration as appropriate to personal research
b) Produce a self-directed body of research that includes sketchbook, draft designs, drawings, written and visual material that clearly demonstrates a line of enquiry that gives expression to personal concerns and ideas
c) Demonstrate independence, sustained working and a coherent resolution of ideas to prescribed deadlines
d) Employ techniques and materials, working professionally and imaginatively in a selective and critical manner with regard to process, texts and subject
e) Identify their art practice within the context of contemporary and historical traditions of book illustration and to communicate those ideas through tutorials and seminars
f) Be mindful of the limitations and creative potential of their chosen media and its appropriateness for reproduction
Brief description
This module which runs concurrently with AR32440 Illustration 4 aims to promote self-directed study and emphasises the need for a sustained and focussed approach to book illustration. Tutorial support is given on a one-to-one and group basis and demonstrations in advanced techniques can be offered as required. A professional approach to Book Illustration is expected and considerable commitment outside of timetabled sessions is required if a full programme of research is to be engaged upon. For the module students are expected to research and develop a strong conceptual or thematic basis for their work using texts and images that are meaningful and important to them. Subject matter may be derived from work carried out at Level 2 or from newly formed ideas and aspirations. Definition of appropriate texts and a subject matter is determined by discussion with the student's tutor and a programme of research and development is then suggested and agreed. For Single Honours students, this programme of research is closely allied to work that is completed for AR30620 Research and Process in Practice and it is important to realise that one module will inform the other. Students are expected to produce a portfolio of illustrations and associated sketchbook of drawings, written and visual material, demonstrating both thematic and technical research and experimentation in technique, format and media. Completed illustrations should be executed with high regard to presentation in a professional manner.
Aims
Book Illustration 3 provides the opportunity for students to build upon experience gained from AR21820 and AR21930 studied during Level 2. The module provides one pathway in Fine Art and is specifically intended (in conjunction with AR30620 Research and Process in Practice) as preparation for AR30130 Degree Exhibition 1 or AR32540
Content
- Group Seminar: Researching Lines of Enquiry in Theme and Technique
- Importance of sketchbooks, research into appropriate modes of working
- Illustrated books from the University Collection
- Mid-term Review and Critique of Student Work
- Portfolio Submission and Examination Guidelines
- Studio Demonstrations (as required)
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and other digital applications
- Binding Materials and Techniques
- Advanced Typography and Layout
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | development and encouragement of communication skills occurs during tutorials and group seminars |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | development of a self-critical approach to creative working and professional conduct in the production of a portfolio of illustrations |
| Information Technology | development of graphic IT skills through use of digital imaging programmes |
| Personal Development and Career planning | career awareness considered through discussion of the requirements and expectations of the profession |
| Problem solving | development of practical skills in book illustration and problem solving in aspects of story board development and research |
| Research skills | development of a programme of research and self directed work that provides evidence of experimental approach to illustration and gives expression to the development of a personal statement through the use of appropriate texts |
| Subject Specific Skills | developing skills of illustration, story boarding and presentation self-management and time management for completion of self-directed project work |
| Team work | development and encouragement of team work and student interaction occurs studio time, tutorials and group seminars |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6