Module overview
In preparation for professional practice or further academic study this module enables you to fully realise your individual art practice at a professional level, through the creation of an ambitious solo exhibition.
Through your art practice you will consolidate the research and creative production skills you have acquired during the course and produce a fully resolved exhibition of your art.
Your work will be informed by in-depth critical knowledge of those aspects of contemporary art most relevant to the development of your work. Your art practice will be complimented by seminars focused on professional practice in relation to options for your life beyond WSA.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- analyse and solve creative and complex problems;
- select and apply relevant concepts, materials and methods for the advanced development of your work;
- analyse and apply judgments in relation to the creative realisation of your ideas in a variety of professional contexts;
- recognise your own academic strengths and weaknesses, reflecting on your performance and progress and be able to respond to feedback.
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- a range of contemporary contexts relevant to design/Fine art in the global creative industries.
- systematic insight of contemporary Fine Art processes relevant to professional practice;
- presenting your ideas in an appropriate discipline-specific, professional manner;
- an informed and selected professional critical context for your work;
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- 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;
- take responsibility for your own learning development and academic integrity;
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- communicate complex visual and conceptual ideas effectively, and apply critical judgements to all levels of your work;
- research independently and demonstrate self-direction;
- appreciate and evaluate the relevance and importance of the ideas of others.
Syllabus
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.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include:
- Tutor guidance
- Professional practice seminars
Learning activities include:
- Peer group learning
- Independent study
Type | Hours |
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Independent Study | 580 |
Teaching | 20 |
Total study time | 600 |
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.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Feedback
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback:
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Portfolio with supporting report | 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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Portfolio with supporting report | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External