An edited illustrated piece of writing designed to articulate artistic intention and obtain critical feedback from tutors. 30% [Learning Outcomes 1, 4 & 6]

An exhibition of finished work, with the presentation of all relevant background research undertaken during the semester, including research, sketchbooks and notebooks 70% [Learning Outcomes 1, 2 ,3 & 5]

*Students must pass all elements of the assessment criteria

This module will help you develop a high level and range of competence in studio practice through the application of analytical and critical methodologies. It will give you the opportunity to refine an awareness of your own practice within contemporary discourses and to develop further skills in research, reflection, documentation and presentation. It will develop a generative studio practice within a supportive studio learning environment, where practical hands on making skills are demonstrated and support you to progress your work to be shown and assessed in an exhibition context. In addition, the module will enhance students’ capacity to contextualise and theorise their personal practice by means of improved skills in the areas of research and critical thinking, and developing skills in writing about your work for a public audience.

Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Group critiques
External Visits
Practical Classes and workshops
Academic workshops
Online resources
Readings
Independent study to support work within seminar workshops
Independent study in support of your project work

Alberro, Alexander, and Sabeth Buchmann. (2006) Art After Conceptual Art, Generali Foundation collection series. Cambridge, Mass.
Bourriaud, N (2009) Altermodern: Tate Triennial 2009. London: Tate Publishing.
Butler, Judith. (2006) Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity, Routledge classics. New York: Routledge.
Campany, David (2007) The Cinematic, London, Cambridge, Mass.: Whitechapel Gallery; MIT.
Claire Bishop. (2006) Participation, London, Cambridge, Mass.: Whitechapel Gallery; MIT.
Doherty, Claire (2009) Situation, London, Cambridge, Mass.: Whitechapel Gallery; MIT.
Evans David. (2009) Appropriation, London, Cambridge, Mass.: Whitechapel Gallery; MIT.
Farr, Ian (2012) Memory. London, Cambridge, Mass.: Whitechapel Gallery; MIT.
Higgie Jennifer (2006) The Artist's Joke, London, Cambridge, Mass.: Whitechapel Gallery; MIT.
Hoffmann, J. (2012) The Studio, London, Cambridge, Mass.: Whitechapel Gallery; MIT.
Johnstone, Stephen (2008) The Everyday, London, Cambridge, Mass.: Whitechapel Gallery; MIT.
Kelly, Caleb. (2011) Sound. London/Cambridge MA: Whitechapel Gallery; MIT Press.
Le Feuvre, L and Morton, T (2010) British Art Show 7: In the Days Of The Comet. London: Hayward Gallery Publishing.

Studio Space
Specialist workshop facilities, as appropriate
Exhibiting space
Library
Computer facilities
Internet access
Seminar room

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

1. REFINE INDIVIDUAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES AND DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL WORK AND RESEARCH METHODS IN A STUDIO AND EXHIBITION CONTEXT.
(Analysis, Application, Enquiry, Learning)

2. APPROPRIATE PARTICULAR TECHNICAL AND CRITICAL RESOURCES NECESSARY TO COMPLETE ART WORK TO HIGH LEVEL OF COMPETENCE.
(Application, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning)

3. EXPLORE KNOWLEDGE OF RELEVANT SPECIALIST SKILLS AND CONCEPTUAL RESOURCES AND THEIR APPLICATION TO A SET OF AGREED AIMS AND OBJECTIVES.
(Visual Analysis, Working With Others)

4. IDENTIFY AND ARTICULATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUR OWN PRACTICE AND OTHER CONTEMPORARY ART.
(Communication, Enquiry)

5. RESEARCH IN A FOCUSED, CRITICAL AND SYSTEMATIC MANNER, AND BE CRITICAL AND ANALYTICAL ABOUT MATERIAL GATHERED.
(Analysis, Communication, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Reflection, Visual Analysis)

6. ARTICULATE ARTISTIC INTENTION VIA A WRITTEN PIECE, EDITED TO A PUBLISHABLE STANDARD.
(Analysis, Communication, Enquiry, Problem Solving, Reflection, Working With Others)