MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE
SECTION 1: MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
1. The title of the module: Development of Practice
2. The Department responsible for management of the module: School of Arts
3. The Start Date of the Module: September 2012
4. The cohort of students (onwards) to which the module will be applicable:
PG entrants to Medway 2012
MA Fine Art, MA Critical Arts Writing, MA Curation
5. The number of students expected to take the module:
7-60 approximately
6. Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with
other relevant Departments and Faculties regarding the withdrawal:
HA 811 Advanced Studio Project Meaning and Making 1
HA 812 Advanced Studio Project Documentation
7. The level of the module
M
8. The number of credits which the module represents 30 credits (ECTS 15 credits)
9. Which term(s) the module is to be taught in: Autumn
10. Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules: None
11. The programmes of study to which the module contributes:
MA Fine Art, MA Critical Arts Writing, MA Curation
12. The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to
programme learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this module credits students will:
1. Demonstrate a high level of creativity and originality, with a capacity to independently
generate ideas and solutions towards a programme of arts practice. [A4, A5, A7, B3,
B4, B8, B10, C4, C5, C8, C9, D1]
2. Analyse and present complex issues and communicate understanding of them orally
and in writing. [A1, A2, A3, A4, A6, B1, B2, B4, B5, B9, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C8, C9,
D1, D4, D5]
3. Act autonomously with initiative and responsibility for planning practice to a
professional standard [A2, A4, A7, B1, B3, B4, B5, B6, C2, C4,C8, C9, D1, D2, D3,
D5]
4. Demonstrate critical engagement with the contemporary theoretical debates that
inform current practice and research in the arts. [A1, A2, A3, A6, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2,
C3, C5, C8, D1, D2, D4, D5]
5. Demonstrate advanced understanding and application of the methods relevant to arts
practice. [A2, A4, A7, B1, B3, B4, B5, B6, C2, C4,C8, C9, C10, D1, D2, D3, D5]
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6. Show a developed awareness of contemporary and/or historical contexts relevant to
professional practice. [A1, A2, A3, A6, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3, C5, C8, C10, D1, D2,
D4, D5]
13. The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme
learning outcomes:
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Upon completion of this module students will have:
An understanding of a range of contemporary and historical contexts within cultural
practices demonstrating written and presentation skills [A7, A8, A9, A10, B1, B2, B3, B5,
B9, B10, C1, C2, C4, C5, C8, D1]
A knowledge of and ability to apply a variety of research methodologies and select relevant
methods to support work. [A1, A2, A4, A7, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, C2, C3, C4, C5, C8, C9,
D3, D5]
Improved their ability to communicate clearly through participation within formal and
informal constructive critique of their own work, as well as that of their peers.[A3, B3, B6,
B9, B10, C3, C7, D2, D3]
Gained the ability to make informed decisions regarding personal study choices and to
work independently to deadlines.[A4, A5, A7, B3, B4, B8, B10, C4, C5, C8, C9, D1]
14. A synopsis of the curriculum
The Module aims to develop: 1) the processes and conditions of analysis and critical discussion
within and surrounding arts practice; and, 2) independently motivated practice, as a means to
develop work to an advanced standard. Students will be expected to develop work towards an
interim exhibition, evidencing understanding of the contexts and issues in the production of their
work for audiences of art. This work in practice research and writing is aimed to develop
conclusive statements on the direction and aims of the research towards the Module entitled
Resolution.
Students will also attend a core seminar series where they present their practice to the cohort.
This is supplemented and supported by lectures, tutorials and visits to art institutions. Lectures will
deliver key themes that are taken up each year, and which deal with current issues and debates in
contemporary culture. These will be delivered by external visitors and in-house staff. Themes may
include: Transgression, Neutrality, Global identities, Public/Private and Protest.
15.
Indicative Reading List
ANTHOLOGIES
Bishop, C. ed. (2006) Participation. MIT Press
Bradley, W. & Charles E. eds. (2007) Art & Social Change: A Critical Reader. London: Tate Publishing /
Afterall
Cartwright, L. & Sturtken, M. (2001) Practices of looking - an introduction to visual culture. Oxford:
Oxford University Press.
Coles. A. ed. (2000) Site specificity: the ethnographic turn. London: Black Dog Publishing.
Docherty. T. ed. (1997) Postmodernism a reader. Harvester and Wheatsheaf. Foster H., Alain, B. Y.,
Krauss R. & Buchloh, B. (2005) Art since 1900, Modernism, Antimodernism, Postmodernism. Thames
and Hudson.
Finkelpearl, T. ed. (2001) Dialogues in public art. MIT Press.
Merewether, C. (2006) Archives, Whitechapel Editions. MIT Press.
Miessen, M. & Basar, S., (2004) Did Someone Say Participate? An Atlas of Spatial Practice. Revolver.
Mir, A. ed. (2003) Corporate mentality: an archive documenting the emergence of recent practices
within a cultural sphere occupied by both business and art. New York: Lukas and Strenberg.
Rand, S. & Kouris, H. eds. (2006) On Cultural Influence. New York: Apex Art.
Seijdel, J. & Liesbeth M. eds. (2009) Open 16, The Art Biennial as a Global Phenomenon Strategies in
Neo-Political Times. Amsterdam: Foundation for Art and Public Space (SKOR)
Stiles, K. & Selz, P. eds. (2000) Theories and documents of contemporary art: a sourcebook of artists’
writings. California.
Wallis, B. & Tucker, M. eds. (1989) Blasted allegories: an anthology of writing by contemporary artists,
New Museum of Contemporary Art. New York: MIT Press.
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16. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the
total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of
the intended learning outcomes
The modes of teaching employed on this module include literature workshops, practical
workshops, visits, lectures and studio discussion/critiques. Approx 4 hours per week.
Total learning hours (including private study) 300 hours
Presentation Seminars
Students present their ongoing work in group based discussion fora. (1) developing student
understanding of the ideas and concepts structuring their work, including the interaction
between intention, process, outcome, and dissemination of their creative work; (2)
sharpening a student’s ability to articulate their ideas and to debate and defend them.
[Related to Learning Outcomes – 12.3, 12.4, 13.1, 13.2]
Practical Workshops
Workshops for this Module will focus on print media and the production of layouts for
publication with inductions for In-Design and Photoshop. Workshops will often have an
experimental agenda, teaching students to recognise the interactive process between
materials and ideas. [Related to Learning Outcomes – 12.2, 13.2]
Visits
Visits to galleries allow students to develop an informed approach to responding to art as
well as the professional modes of production that art requires in exhibition making. [Related
to Learning Outcomes – 12.1, 12.4, 12.5, 13.1, 13.2, 13.4]
Tutorial Reports
Ongoing tutorials support students’ work and act as discursive feedback points. Students are
asked to respond to tutorial with Tutorial Reports that reflect upon staff-tutor dialogues and
also articulate plans for the future progression of ideas and practice. [Related to Learning
Outcomes – 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5,13.1, 13.3, 13.4 ]
Research Journal
The Research Journal acts as an ongoing work where students are expected to edit and
select key ideas and forms of practice that are central to their developing interests. A diverse
approach to methods is encouraged where students are invited to keep up to date with
conferences, film, literature and exhibitions internationally. [Related to Learning Outcomes –
12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.5, 13.2, 13.4]
17. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning
outcomes
The module will be assessed as follows:
1) Work in progress demonstrated by one of the following:
Display of studio practice in exhibition format
Written text or publication
Proposal for a Curatorial Project [Learning outcomes 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 13.1,
13.2, 13.4] (80%)
2) A Research Journal that includes back up work, details of any working ideas and
commentary that supports the work and x3 tutorial reports approx 2000 words total
word count that reflect on tutor interaction and feedback. (20 %) [Learning outcomes –
12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.5, 13.2, 13.4]
18. Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
Medway requirements:
Seminar room.
Lecture theatre
Studio space
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Projection units in studio space
Technical support
19. A statement confirming that, as far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum, learning
and teaching methods and forms of assessment do not present any non-justifiable
disadvantage to students with disabilities.
No such disadvantages are foreseen.
If the module is part of a programme in an Associate College, please complete the
following:
20. Associate College: not applicable
21. University Department (for cognate programmes) or Faculty (for non-cognate programmes)
responsible for the programme:
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SECTION 2: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME OF STUDY IN A UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT
Statement by the Director of Learning and Teaching: "I confirm I have been consulted on the
above module proposal and have given advice on the correct procedures and required content of
module proposals"
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Director of Learning and Teaching
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Statement by the Head of Department: "I confirm that the Department has approved the
introduction of the module and, where the module is proposed by Departmental staff, will be
responsible for its resourcing"
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SECTION 3: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME IN AN ASSOCIATE COLLEGE
(Where the module is proposed by an Associate College)
Statement by the Nominated Officer of the College: "I confirm that the College has approved
the introduction of the module and will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Nominated Responsible Officer of the Associate
College
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