Contemporary Fine Art Final Project

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• research independently and demonstrate self-direction;
• appreciate and evaluate the relevance and importance of the ideas of others.
• communicate complex visual and conceptual ideas effectively, and apply critical judgements to all levels of your work;

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• presenting your ideas in an appropriate discipline-specific, professional manner;
• an informed and selected professional critical context for your work;
• systematic insight of contemporary Fine Art processes relevant to professional practice;
• a range of contemporary contexts relevant to design/Fine art in the global creative industries.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• take responsibility for your own learning development and academic integrity;
• evidence the ability to successfully manage and complete an independent project through the written report and portfolio
• demonstrate ability to work effectively individually to develop projects and solve problems in innovative and creative ways;

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• analyse and apply judgments in relation to the creative realisation of your ideas in a variety of professional contexts;
• select and apply relevant concepts, materials and methods for the advanced development of your work;
• analyse and solve creative and complex problems;
• recognise your own academic strengths and weaknesses, reflecting on your performance and progress and be able to respond to feedback.

The aim of this module is to facilitate a focused period of independent art-work, in theory and practice, which leads to the professional presentation of your art work for assessment.

The module provides a context to synthesise your learning and skills development in art, consolidating the work at a professional level.

Through this module you will have established and explored, in increasingly ambitious ways, the scope and focus of your ideas allied to appropriate working methodologies.

You will independently demonstrate, in practice and in theory, your ability to conceive and execute an exhibition of your contemporary art-work, at a fully professional level.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include:

• Tutor guidance
• Professional practice seminars

Learning activities include:

• Peer group learning
• Independent study

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

Module Resources. There is no specific reading list for this module. Reading and research is student-specific: self-directed. It is not set by staff. However, staff may make recommendations in relation to the specifics of your project.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External