Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | 33 Hours Self Directed Project A Self Directed Project on the theme of the body | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | 33 Hours Portfolio Portfolio of artworks created during and following each of the 10 weekly practical sessions. | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Supplementary assessment Portfolio of new artworks | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Adopt an exploratory approach to painting.
2. Find imaginative solutions within the confines of a specific brief.
3. Sustain a project over an extended period of time.
4. Apply and develop technical skills in the context of self-initiated and self-directed work.
5. Display a greater level of technical skill in use and application of paint media.
6. Have a greater understanding of the relevance of paint to all art disciplines.
Brief description
Workshops introduce case studies of individual artists, offering students an opportunity to explore a particular aspect of painting, and fueling research for self-directed project work. Studio sessions provide time for development and resolution, with tuition and support from staff who are art practitioners themselves.
The theme of this module is broadly linked to the core art history module AH11720 Representing the Body that also runs during Semester 2.
Content
This module comprises weekly classes, workshops and tutorials which includes life classes with the aim of developing paint handling and expression in relation to the human form. The module also has a Self-Directed Project on the subject of the body which allows students to develop their own extended project.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Students are gradually introduced to numerical technical information e.g. in chemical processes of printmaking, photography, perspective drawing, etc. |
| Communication | Discussion of artwork in individual and group situations throughout semester. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Mode of teaching during classes and tutorials provides feedback weekly during the semester giving students ample opportunity to respond to feedback. |
| Information Technology | Research into visual imagery and access of email, Blackboard, etc. is explained and students referred to IS Helpdesk if necessary. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Students are encouraged to consider future options during semester 1, with both a short- and long-term view. |
| Problem solving | Problem solving is inherent and evidential in the production of artwork. |
| Research skills | Students are introduced to our subject area librarian; instructed on keeping visual diary/logbook/sketchbook that necessitates research skills – these are introduced gradually throughout module |
| Subject Specific Skills | Techniques and methodology introduced as appropriate to each subject area throughout semester. |
| Team work | Using subject specific equipment in dedicated studio space throughout the building requires teamwork. Small group tutorials and outdoor field work reinforces team/group ethos. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4