The emphasis will be on the speculative process through which your self-generated project can be developed. The module will be delivered through the coordination of an introductory project which introduces the concept of a studio based learning community. As well as timetabled studio tutorials and seminars, teaching methods throughout the semester will also include responsive studio tutorials and studio led group seminars and slide presentations. A menu of workshops will include technical instruction and demonstrations and will allow you practical opportunities for developing skills.

British Art Show 5 (ISBN:1853322040) Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.: University of California Press, 2000
'Ant Noises at the Saatchi Gallery': Saatchi Gallery 2001 Jake and Dinos Chapman, Damien Hirst, Gary Hume, Sarah Lucas, Ron Mueck, Chris Ofili, Richard Patterson, Jenny Saville, Gavin Turk, Rachel Whiteread (ISBN:0953858707

Studio Space.
Workshops chosen from a range of Faculty facilities available that are appropriate to your project or could serve to develop that practice.
Library and Slide Library.
Technical skills modulettes, as appropriate.

This module will introduce a speculative and experimental investigation that will help you create your own studio practice. Through the model of individual and group projects you will be introduced to some of the skills fundamental to fine art practice including critical analysis, visual and textual research and the use of art materials. The module will allow you to develop an individual practice and to make a personal response to issues raised through tutorials and seminars. You will be introduced to the basic resourcing, investigative and documentation skills particular to fine art.

A studio presentation of all work undertaken during the semester, including relevant background research, sketchbooks and notebooks.
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