Access to:
Computing Labs,
Library
Visiting Speakers
External Visits
Student Union Schemes

The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Students are expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities available within the University, keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and websites; being aware of the work of major practitioners within the subject.

Please browse regularly in the Library -Articles, reviews, biographies and samples of writing about art and keep up to date.
e.g.Freize,Modern Painters, Art Monthly , Arts Review and many more.

The Guardian, (Saturday Guide gives a short summary of current Exhibitions), Daily Telegraph, Independent, The Times and Financial Times etc.

Studying Independently by Doug Burnham is available via: http://www.staffs.ac.uk/studying

McIntyre M.H. (202): So Many Galleries, So Little Time - The Impact of Evening Gallery Opening. Arts Council England
Grant D. (2004): Fine Artist's Career Guide: Making Money in the Arts and Beyond. Allworth Press
Taking the Leap: Building a Career As a Visual Artist Paperback (1998). Chronicle Books
Doherty C. (2004): Contemporary Art: From Studio to Situation, illustrated edition. Black Dog Publishing.This book sets out to describe and analyse the shift from studio based to situated art practices. The book has become a set text on a number of courses in curation, fineart and commissioning in Europe, Australia and the US
O'Doherty B. (1976): Inside the White Cube: The Ideology of the Gallery Space
O'Doherty B. (2009): Beyond the Ideology of the White Cube. MACBA, Barcelona
Staffs University Careers Centre (Stoke)A14, Cadman Courtyard College Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DE t: +44 (0)1782 294991
e: careers@staffs.ac.uk

Other Web Links
Welcome to Axis - the online resource for Contemporary Art www.axisweb.org/
a-n The Artists Information Company The Toffee Factory S19, Lower Steenbergs Yard, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne.NE1 2DF www.a-n.co.uk subs@ a-n.co.uk +44(0)300 330 0706
The UCAS Guide to getting into Teaching and Education 2013. For expert advice on careers, entry routes and applying
Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR).
You can research postgraduate teacher training courses www.gttr.ac.uk/ to the most competitive subject areas visit the UCAS bookstore
Arts Council Website: http://www.newaudiences.org.uk
Artquest / Artlaw
www.artquest.org.uk/artlaw.htm
Artlaw is a first-stop-shop for visual artists and craftspeople for any arts-related legal information. It contains an archive of over 300 legal related articles written

Lectures,-visiting professionals
Seminars
Tutorials
Group critiques
Researching and information gathering
External Visits
Online resources
Independent study to initiate and support placements

The module will facilitate close contact with the world-of-work, drawing on contributions from external practitioners (discipline and non-discipline related) to support students learning experience as well as the development of appropriate networking opportunities.
You will have the opportunity to initiate and negotiate an external placement/exhibition/project, which you identify as being appropriate to your future career ambitions and aspirations and to your studio practice. Typically these events take place in; schools ,colleges, commercial companies, gallery and non gallery venues.
You will be encouraged and guided through the process of initiating and taking advantage of potential opportunities available within , the local community, other institutions or the creative industries.
You will have the opportunity to hear from professionals; artists,commissioners gallery directors and other organisations to explain their perspectives and expectations of Fine Art graduates.

Key Information Set:
10% scheduled learning and teaching activities
45% placement
45% guided independent study

This module will develop the themes and learning gained in L4 Exhibition and Curating and provide further learning opportunities, including work-based/ work-related experiences that enable students to acquire the skills and qualities that will enhance their career prospects, horizons and personal success; thus preparing the student for the expectations of the world of work.

A dossier (50% weighting) containing:
A full account of the progress of your project/placement/exhibition/internship.
Relevant supporting research and development. material
[Learning Outcomes 1- 6]

A portfolio (50% weighting) containing:
An illustrated profile of your current practice
An artists statement
A summary evaluation on project/placement/exhibition
A Curriculum Vitae
[Learning Outcomes 4- 6]

Key Information Set
100% coursework

Students must pass all elements of the assessment criteria