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MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE
SECTION 1: MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
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Title of the module
FA803 Collaborative Project
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School or partner institution which will be responsible for management of the module
School of Music and Fine Art
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Start date of the module
September 2013 (revised for September 2014)
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The number of students expected to take the module
5-15
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Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with other
relevant Schools and Faculties regarding the withdrawal
None
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The level of the module (e.g. Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M])
Postgraduate [M]
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The number of credits and the ECTS value which the module represents
30 (15 ECTS)
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Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern)
Terms 1-2
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Prerequisite and co-requisite modules
None
10. The programmes of study to which the module contributes
MA Fine Art, MA Sound and Image, MA Music Composition, MA Music Technology, MA The
Contemporary, MA Music, MA Popular Music
11. The intended subject specific learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students will be able to:
1) Develop a high-quality interdisciplinary project either as part of a collaborative group of peers,
or with external partners, suitable for public presentation.
2) Achieve a high level of understanding of a range of key concepts that relate to collaborative
arts practice in the production of events, exhibitions and projects, as well as the
documentation, display and dissemination of work and its reception through professional
practice.
3) Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the role of research and interpretation in the
production of collaborative artworks, employing structured information gathering,
interdisciplinary practice-based research processes, and conceptual, visual and/or audio
speculation.
12. The intended generic learning outcomes
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By the end of the module, students will be able to:
1) Demonstrate a clear knowledge of and the ability to apply a variety of research
methodologies and select relevant methods to support work.
2) Work independently and in groups, recognising the place of their individual interests and
skills in collaborative practice based public outcomes.
3) Communicate clearly through participation within formal and informal constructive critiques
of their own work, utilising written and presentation skills appropriate for academic and public
audiences.
4) Make informed decisions regarding personal study choices and to work both in collaboration
with their peers, and independently to deadlines.
13. A synopsis of the curriculum
This module is designed to promote interdisciplinary collaboration as a core process of creative
engagement. Students will either work in small groups of two or three, work with external partners or
collaborate as an entire cohort in order to produce an event, exhibition, or project, either on, or off
site with partner institutions. Processes of performance, intervention, programme, participation and
interaction between audience, artist and site will be explored through interdisciplinary arts practice
within specific temporal and spatial contexts. Each student will produce independent documentation
of the project in the form of a catalogue, video, audio work or other publication. The submission will
also include contextual writing, in addition to live and/or recorded sound, still and/or moving image
production and design.
14. Indicative Reading List
Bishop, C. (2012), Artificial Hells: Participatory Art and the Politics of Spectatorship, London: Verso.
Kwon, M. (2004), One Place After Another: Site-Specific Art and Locational Identity, Cambridge MA:
MIT Press.
Labelle, B. (2006), Background Noise: Perspectives on Sound Art, London: Continuum.
Billing.J. Lind, M. Nillson,L. eds. (2007), Taking the Matter into Common Hands: Contemporary Art
and Collaborative Practices, London: Black Dog.
Pisters, P. (2012), The Neuro-Image: A Deleuzian Film-Philosophy of Digital Screen Culture,
Redwood CA: Stanford University Press.
Thompson, N. (2012), Living as Form: Socially Engaged Art from 1991-2011, Cambridge MA: MIT
Press.
Website: http://collabarts.org/
15. 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
module learning outcomes.
The modes of teaching employed on this module include seminar workshops (11.1, 11.2, 11.3 &
12.1), practical workshops (11.1, 12.2 & 12.3), visits (11.2), and studio discussion/critiques (all
learning outcomes). Weekly contact – 4 hours. Total learning hours (including private study) - 300
hours. Seminars and reading will be responsive to the themes of the project. Students are
encouraged to produce writing and documentation that reflects relevant imagery, audio, aesthetic
and publishing styles in their independent analysis of their project. The writing on submission can
use the form of blogs, scripts, academic review and/or creative writing. Practical creative workshops
will support audio visual technical processes as well as writing processes.
Visits to sites, events and exhibitions allow students to develop an informed approach to responding
to art as well as the professional modes of production that art requires in performance, exhibition and
events delivery.
16. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended module learning
outcomes
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60%- MAJOR PROJECT: A performance, intervention, programme or exhibition (learning outcomes
11.1, 11.2, 12.2, 12.3)
20% IN CLASS PROJECTS: A presentation of the on-going collaborative project, which
demonstrates understanding of the ideas and concepts structuring the work, including the interaction
between intention, process, outcome, and dissemination of the final piece (learning outcomes 11.3,
12.1, 12.2, 12.3)
20% - DOCUMENTATION: A publication that reflects upon the collaborative project utilising a format
relevant to the subject matter and approach (all learning outcomes)
17. Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space
This MA is supported by the resources for Music and Fine Art on the Medway campus, which
includes new studios, practice rooms, equipment and staffing. An additional consumables budget of
approximately £500 is required to cover the extra costs of the presentation of the collaborative
works. This will be covered from within the existing budget for Music and Fine Art.
18. The School recognises and has embedded the expectations of current disability equality legislation,
and supports students with a declared disability or special educational need in its teaching. Within
this module we will make reasonable adjustments wherever necessary, including additional or
substitute materials, teaching modes or assessment methods for students who have declared and
discussed their learning support needs. Arrangements for students with declared disabilities will be
made on an individual basis, in consultation with the University’s disability/dyslexia support service,
and specialist support will be provided where needed.
19. Campus(es) where module will be delivered:
Medway
If the module is part of a programme in a Partner College or Validated Institution, please complete
the following:
20. Partner College/Validated Institution:
21. University School responsible for the programme:
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SECTION 2: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME OF STUDY IN A UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
Statement by the School Director of Learning and Teaching/School Director of Graduate Studies
(as appropriate): "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/Director of
Graduate Studies (delete as applicable)
Date
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Print Name
Statement by the Head of School: "I confirm that the School has approved the introduction of the
module and, where the module is proposed by School staff, will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Head of School
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SECTION 3: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME IN A PARTNER COLLEGE OR VALIDATED
INSTITUTION
(Where the module is proposed by a Partner College/Validated Institution)
Statement by the Nominated Officer of the College/Validated Institution (delete as applicable): "I
confirm that the College/Validated Institution (delete as applicable) has approved the introduction of the
module and will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Nominated Responsible Officer of Partner
College/Validated Institution
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Partner College/Validated Institution
Module Specification Template
Last updated February 2013
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