Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Portfolio | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Portfolio | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
To produce a visual portfolio which provides a foundation of interest for further study in the undergraduate degree program.
Students will develop further understanding of contemporary painting within contemporary art and culture.
Students will learn how to visualise ideas and understanding within the discipline of painting
To interpret contemporary theory through academic research and practice
To build and develop skills in the discipline of painting
Brief description
This module is designed to introduce students to contemporary painting theory and practice. Working in the studio, students develop a clearer understanding of painting as it exists within contemporary culture and how it connects to historical painting. Painting as a relevant and thriving medium within contemporary art is explored in this module within the students' own interests and aspirations. Students are encouraged to explore ideas through the discipline of painting in its broadest sense and begin to lay down the foundations of a portfolio for further study.
Aims
Students will develop further understanding of contemporary painting within contemporary art and culture.
Students will begin to learn how to visualise ideas and understanding of contemporary discourse within the discipline of painting
To interpret contemporary theory through academic research and practice
Content
This module is designed to introduce students to contemporary painting theory and practice. Students glean a deeper understanding of contemporary painting through lectures and workshops within the studio environment and will use these to support the development of their own portfolio. Students are encouraged to pursue their own interests in the discipline of painting with peer support, group and individual tutorials.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Co-ordinating with others | Within workshop activity and studio presence |
| Creative Problem Solving | During individual project work and group activities, creative problem solving is continually developed |
| Critical and analytical thinking | Students are expected to engage in academic and practical research |
| Subject Specific Skills | Self-directed portfolio of painting development |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4