Site Specific Practice

Cod y Modiwl
AR25320
Teitl y Modiwl
Site Specific Practice
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Naomi Pearce
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Naomi Pearce
Miss Charlotte Brisland
Miss Eleanor West

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester A digital portfolio: 100%
Asesiad Ailsefyll A digital portfolio: 100%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Define and critically discuss key concepts in site-specific practice
  2. Propose, develop, and realise artwork created in response to a specific site
  3. Critically evaluate a self-directed project in relation to ideas and practices in site-specific practice
  4. Conduct contextual research into a chosen site.
  5. Reflect on process, decisions, and the ethics of working with place and people.
  6. Understand the importance of safe practice in site-specific contexts.

Disgrifiad cryno

From rural artworks that sculpt the land into earthworks, to time-based performances in bustling urban centres, this module equips you with a critical, contextual, and practical understanding of site-specific practice.

You'll learn about artists and writers who respond directly to specific locations, environments, or communities—frequently beyond conventional gallery settings—examining their diverse approaches and the questions their creative interventions raise.

With dedicated time, resources, and support, you will develop a self-directed project in response to a site of your choice, integrating your specialised skills from elective modules across media and disciplines. Each phase is facilitated, from conceptualisation and research to material experimentation and technical refinement.

The module introduces you to the environmental and political possibilities of site-specific practice, while offering an exciting opportunity to reimagine your local surroundings and see Aberystwyth differently.

Nod

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the historical and theoretical contexts of site-specific practice, while developing their ability to research, analyse, and creatively respond to specific sites. The module supports students to create site-specific artworks of any medium, encouraging critical reflection on place, politics, ecology, and community.

Cynnwys

This module comprises weekly lectures and seminars exploring conceptual and critical debates common to the historical and contemporary contexts of site-specific practice. Areas explored include:

Theories of place and space; public vs. private; rural vs. urban.
Historical, social and environmental research methods
Different modes of working with site; temporality and permanence.
Ethics, Access, and Collaboration; working with and representing communities
Audience engagement and interaction with site-specific works

Alongside these sessions, practical skills will be developed during workshops focussed on:

Site-writing
Sound recording
Filming and editing video

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu This module encourages and includes weekly group communication in workshops, presentations and project group meetings. It encourages and includes individual communication through individual presentations and individual tutorials.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Ongoing throughout the module through the development of independent site-specific project, creating a digital portfolio, preparing and delivering PowerPoint presentations, managing individual tutorials, writing a written review
Datrys Problemau Creative approaches to problem solving include identifying personal/professional/creative strengths and weaknesses, project management, tailoring self-evaluation to a given specification and staging and installing a completed project
Gwaith Tim In group workshops and when engaging critically with student presentations, providing informal oral and written feedback. Small group tutorials and outdoor field work reinforces team/group ethos.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Mode of teaching during workshops and tutorials provides feedback during the semester giving students ample opportunity to respond to feedback.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol In group tutorials and peer-to-peer feedback
Rhifedd Where appropriate students will engage with number in relation to developing their projects, their presentations, their research and their exhibition.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Students will gain specific knowledge of their practice and the context for their practice
Sgiliau ymchwil In artist research and research into selected site
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Practically in relation to completing digital audio and video workshops, development of digital portfolios, Powerpoint presentations including video, audio and internet technology.

Nodau

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