Module overview
This module is designed to develop knowledge of the issues that surround graphic arts. It introduces key ideas and concepts through a review of the social, political and cultural influences that are shaping where the discipline is heading. Using a range of relevant critical texts, case studies, projects and practitioners, we will introduce you to methods and approaches that will inspire you to critically examine contemporary practice and identify and unpack key ideas and concepts. You will communicate your ideas in written form utilising credible and substantiated source materials to gain further knowledge around the conventions that you will utilise during the rest of the programme
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- the broad social, environmental and ethical dimensions of contemporary issues with graphic arts.
- connections between theory and practice within graphic arts
- key critical and contextual ideas and their impact on the development of graphic arts
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- start to inform your practice through reflection of your research on relevant critical and contextual concepts.
- apply critical enquiry and reflection to evaluate the work of others
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- locate, utilise and evaluate an appropriate range of credible sources.
- plan your time effectively and work to deadlines.
- communicate in writing and utilise supporting visual material effectively
Syllabus
Indicative content for this module normally includes:
Lectures and discussions will examine the individual ideas and themes that are contributing to the development of the contemporary graphic arts.
You will be encouraged to contextualise these ideas through the discussion of key social, political and cultural developments before extending your research using the learning resources provided by the University.
Seminars that will provide guidance in the preparation and planning for writing in response to themes introduced in the lectures.
Peer feedback and discussion that will then support the creation of an academic essay according to the University academic writing guidelines
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Supporting material distributed via online learning environments such as Blackboard and Panopto.
- Online tutorials via Lynda.com
Learning activities include:
- Peer group discussion
- Review and revision of material provided within lectures & seminars.
- Guided independent research
- Academic writing.
- Study skills hub
Relationship between the teaching, learning and assessment methods and the planned learning outcomes
This module will be directed by lectures which will support the development of the intellectual and skills framework necessary to enable you to apply critical, evaluative, reflection in the contextualisation of your ideas. Seminars and tutorials will enable you to analyse material provided and extend your knowledge and understanding via independent research. Tutorials will help you plan your time and work effectively to deadlines. Intellectual and research skills will be supported and enhanced using guidance and material distributed via virtual learning environments such as Blackboard, Panopto and Lynda.com. The production of an academic essay will develop your ability to communicate in writing in accordance with University conventions.
Type | Hours |
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Completion of assessment task | 27 |
Lecture | 14 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 20 |
Wider reading or practice | 79 |
Seminar | 10 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
panopto. via blackboard.
Blackboard. www.blackboard.soton.ac.uk
Internet Resources
GNU.
Textbooks
Stallman, R. M (2009). Free Software Free Society: Selected Essays of Richard M..
McCandless, D. (2013). Information Is Beautiful. London: Harper Collins..
Jenkins H (2008). Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide.. New York: New York University Press..
Mason, M (2009). The Pirate’s Dilemma. Simon and Schuster.
Reas, C. (2001). Form+Code in Design, Art, and Architecture.. New York: Princeton Architectural Press..
McCarthy, S. (2013). The Designer as...: Author, Producer, Activist, Entrepreneur, Curator and Collaborator: New Models for Communicating.. Amsterdam: BIS Publishers.
Shirky, C. (2009). Here Comes Everybody. Penguin UK..
Armstrong, H. and Stojmirovic, Z., (2007). Participate: Designing withUser-Generated Content.. New York:: Princeton Architectural Press..
Rushkoff, D (2009). Program or be Programmed: Ten Commands for a Digital Age.. Berkeley: Soft Skull Press..
Lessig, L (2004). Free Culture. Penguin..
Poynor, R. (2007). Obey the Giant: Life in Image World.. Berlin.: Birkhäuser GmbH..
Shaughnessy, A., (2013). Essays: Scratching the Surface. London: Unit Editions.
Tapscott, D. and Williams, A. D. (2008). Wikinomics. Penguin..
Lessig, L. (2008). Remix. Penguin.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Individual reflective blogSummative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Illustrated essay | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Illustrated essay | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Illustrated essay | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External