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2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN2440 Studio Practice 2A

20 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr Andrea Thoma
Email: a.thoma@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

This objective of this studio-based module is to aid students in the production and development of a consolidated body of visual research and a portfolio of original work in their chosen art medium/ media.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have provided evidence of being able to:
- demonstrate practical and technical competencies in their chosen art medium/ media
- demonstrate a broad understanding of the interrelation between subject, content and process in art practice
- appreciate material properties and processes and appropriately employ them to develop intended practical outcomes
- identify, articulate and sustain a personal direction of practical study through their studio practice(s)
- undertake research related to studio practice and technologies and to present this in appropriate form(s) and context(s).


Syllabus

This module builds on and extends the opportunities provided at Level 1 for the effective and appropriate handling of various art media, either singly or in combination, in the realisation of students developing art interests. Through self-directed studio work and tutorial guidance, students produce a consolidated body of work.

There is growing emphasis on professional practice in the field of contemporary art and students are encouraged to situate their own practice and reflect upon its context and scope with this in mind.

Lectures and seminars allow students to continue developing skills in communication and critical analysis and further understanding of contemporary art practice.

The module is assessed via a portfolio of original work, the scope and format of which will be discussed, and a reference and analysis file kept throughout the semester, containing visual research, reading, work log, archived course work, reference and source material. This includes examples of researched studio work and 1,000 words of critical text.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture31.003.00
Practical114.0044.00
Seminar81.008.00
Private study hours145.00
Total Contact hours55.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Private study includes:
- Reading for lectures, seminars and reference and analysis file (39 hours)
- Preparation of research and analysis file (20 hours)
- Preparation of portfolio of original work (100 hours).

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored via:
- Attendance at lectures, tutorials, seminars and studio sessions
- Discussion and feedback at group tutorial sessions in weeks 2 and 3
- Discussion of self- and tutor- evaluation in individual tutorials in weeks 3 and 6.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
PortfolioConsolidated portfolio of original work reflecting student's chosen interest.80.00
Written WorkResearch and analysis file with 1,000 word accompanying statement20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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