Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
MG30910
Module Title
CERAMICS AND COLLECTION INTERPRETATION
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 x 1 hour |
| Practical | 6 x 2 hours |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Assessment | Computer Aided Learning Test | 40% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Project work and Report | 60% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Computer Aided Learning Test | 40% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Personal Project and Report | 60% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. recognize, date and identify selected pieces from the Ceramic Collection
2. recognize and describe basic ceramic techniques and terminology
3. understand the basic principles of databases and how they might be used in relation to touch screen and web-based displays
4.. understand basic issues around oral history interviewing, transcribing and copyright
5. understand the responsibilities and requirements of group working and collaboration
Brief description
The module focuses principally on the Ceramic Collection and Archive in UWA which offers a unique resource for the study of ceramics. The Collection contains examples from the earliest period (archaeological) through to contemporary studio ceramics, along with a paper archive and an oral history archive largely relating to studio ceramics.
The taught classes introduce students to the basic techniques of ceramics and examine aspects of ceramic history through the study of works in the collection. The second part of the module consists of a project which allows students to develop the learning experience by applying their knowledge to a particular aspect of collection development. The project work evolves each time from current research and activities relating to the Collection. This includes work on oral history, such as interviewing, transcribing and analysing tapes; the digitisation of images, and the development of databases for web-based materials. Projects may also involve education work and the development of small touring exhibitions with education packs.
The taught classes introduce students to the basic techniques of ceramics and examine aspects of ceramic history through the study of works in the collection. The second part of the module consists of a project which allows students to develop the learning experience by applying their knowledge to a particular aspect of collection development. The project work evolves each time from current research and activities relating to the Collection. This includes work on oral history, such as interviewing, transcribing and analysing tapes; the digitisation of images, and the development of databases for web-based materials. Projects may also involve education work and the development of small touring exhibitions with education packs.
Content
Main topics that will be covered in taught classes:
1. Introduction to the History of the Collection and the Project
2. The Ceramics Gallery: Looking at the Collection
3. Issues in Oral History and Computer Books / Multimedia
4. Workshop on Gallery Education Projects around Ceramics
5. Country Pottery and Art Pottery: Buckley and Ewenny Potteries; Martin Brothers; Ruskin Pottery; Royal Lancastrian
6. Studio Pottery: the Leach Tradition (Michael Cardew, Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie and Norah Braden)
7. Modernism: Staite Murray, Lucie Rie, Hans Coper and their influence
8. Ceramics since the Seventies: New Ideas and Experimental Techniques
9. Handbuilding and Open Firing Techniques: Nigeria; Algeria; Pueblo pottery and the impact of these techniques in recent years
A large part of the module involves the Project and learning skills particular to the nature of the Project developed.
1. Introduction to the History of the Collection and the Project
2. The Ceramics Gallery: Looking at the Collection
3. Issues in Oral History and Computer Books / Multimedia
4. Workshop on Gallery Education Projects around Ceramics
5. Country Pottery and Art Pottery: Buckley and Ewenny Potteries; Martin Brothers; Ruskin Pottery; Royal Lancastrian
6. Studio Pottery: the Leach Tradition (Michael Cardew, Katharine Pleydell-Bouverie and Norah Braden)
7. Modernism: Staite Murray, Lucie Rie, Hans Coper and their influence
8. Ceramics since the Seventies: New Ideas and Experimental Techniques
9. Handbuilding and Open Firing Techniques: Nigeria; Algeria; Pueblo pottery and the impact of these techniques in recent years
A large part of the module involves the Project and learning skills particular to the nature of the Project developed.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Might be involved in certain projects but not a big aspect of this course |
| Communication | In the classes which are always interactive, and in project and group work |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | A great deal of this course involves opportunities for self-directed learning and developing personal confidence |
| Information Technology | A large part of this course in both the learning and the assessment |
| Personal Development and Career planning | This course is primarily about developing knowledge and skills that would be useful for a student¿s CV and in career planning. |
| Problem solving | In the group work and project activity |
| Research skills | In the private study for the project and CAL test |
| Subject Specific Skills | Knowledge about ceramics and ceramic history |
| Team work | Project |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6