2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ARTF1019 Professional Practice (Introductory)

20 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr Gill Park
Email: G.Park@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

Co-requisites

ARTF1051

Studio Work 2

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

The module will introduce students to ways in which the idea of being 'professional' has a number of practical and ethical implications. This is in relation to their current studio practice and position as students and artists within a 'Leeds art world ecology' and also in relation to their nascent aspirations to develop careers as artists or careers within the broader field of arts related practice.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will be familiar with the range of ways artists demonstrate professional approaches to their work. They should also be able so situate their own position as artists within a wider local arts ecology, and be able to write about their own work for a public audience.
- an understanding of the mutual ethical and legal obligations between creative practitioner, audience and institution
- an understanding of their wider social responsibilities as it affects practice
- effective and appropriate, context specific, communication skills
- a basic understanding of health and safety in the workplace as it relates to studio practice.

Syllabus

Students engage with a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials and visiting speakers throughout the programme which contribute to the discussions around contemporary art practice.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Visit	2	2.00	4.00
Lecture	9	1.00	9.00
Seminar	9	1.00	9.00
Independent online learning hours			10.00
Private study hours			168.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Students are expected to make relevant independent trips to art galleries and other arts related events within the city of Leeds and beyond. Students are also expected to connect their compulsory attendance at the visiting artist talks and their weekly readings as a holistic engagement with the idea of professionalism in the arts.
Students' online learning will be focussed on reviewing ways in which artists engage with social media and other digital platforms.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Verbal feedback during student presentations.
Verbal feedback during seminar discussions.
Written feedback on mid-semester assignment.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	Exhibition Analysis (1000-1500 words)	30.00
Essay	Professional Development Reflection (2000-2500 words)	50.00
Essay	Artist's Statement (500-800 words)	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

All assessed components must be passed in order to pass the module.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 10/08/2020 08:33:44

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