2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DESN3440 Studio Practice 3A
30 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Deborah Gardener
Email: d.a.gardener@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The module provides students with the opportunity for the further exploration of concerns that have developed during the course. It builds upon skills and opportunities developed in the studio at Levels 1 and 2.Using various media, materials and technologies, the student's creative and imaginative interests develop through the design and resolution of artworks/artefacts and the identification and use of selected references and related research material.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have provided evidence of being able to:
- demonstrate a coherent and detailed knowledge of the relationship between subject, content and process in developing a body of art practice;
- apply their knowledge and understanding in the development of a body of visual work and associated research that consolidates an individual/independent position;
- demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the use of visual language and associated processes;
- undertake critical, reflective self-appraisal and evaluation as the basis for the development and understanding of art practice.
Syllabus
Practical study includes the development of a critical and imaginative interpretation of purpose and content, the resolution of technical and formal characteristics, further experimentation and facility with visual language and the continued acquisition of selected practical skills and technologies in designing and fabricating artworks/artefacts. A programme of seminars and tutorials support students in the development of a body of visual research and further skills in the critical analysis and understanding of their research.
The module is assessed through a portfolio of visual works which provide the basis for art works to be developed in Semester 2, together with a supportive research and analysis file including written reports which outline intended directions for the student's final presentation and evaluate the specific outcomes of this module. The scope and format of their assessed work will be discussed in tutorials and tutorial review.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Practical | 11 | 4.00 | 44.00 |
| Seminar | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Private study hours | 245.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 55.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
Private study will be spent:- Reading for seminars, tutorials and research and analysis portfolio (60 hours)
- Preparation of research and analysis file (40 hours)
- Production of 'programme of study' proposal and self-evaluation document (8 hours)
- Visual research and preparation of portfolio of original artwork (143 hours).
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress will be monitored through:- attendance at seminars, tutorials and practical sessions
- discussion and feedback at group and individual tutorials, and in practical sessions
- an individual mid-semester tutorial review and associated feedback report.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Portfolio | Art work - The presentation of visual work and practical research including visual notebooks and other supporting visual material. | 80.00 |
| Written Work | Research and analysis file - including self-evaluation document and 'Programme of Study' proposal. | 20.00 |
| 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 websiteLast updated: 13/09/2022
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