Technical instruction in workshops (TIs as necessary), independent work in studio and workshops, organisation of own time, participation in seminars, attendance of lectures, research, documentation of work in progress though use of notebook and written statement.

1. Practical evidence in the form of experimental pieces, maquettes or prototypes (B).

2. Documentation of work as it progresses, including analysis and reflection and research into practitioners of relevance to your experimentation (A, B, C).

3. A written statement communicating the results of your experimentation and how your research has informed your thinking and making (C, D).

To achieve a pass you will have fulfilled the requirements of the brief adequately (Visual Analysis, Organisation, Communication), reflected upon on your own ideas to some extent, and completed research into at least two artists or designers (Research).

To achieve the highest grade you will have produced a set of work which is truly experimental, creative, and shows an individual approach to materials and processes (Visual Analysis, Organisation). You will have thoroughly documented your working process and have researched into art & design practitioners in depth (Visual Analysis, Research). You will have communicated your ideas and findings clearly and effectively (Communication).

Refer to the handbook for criteria for assessment.

A CWK - A&D weighted at 100%.
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(A) Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of experimentation in the process of forming and resolving ideas, and have recorded your findings through appropriate means (Analysis).

(B) Demonstrate practical skills relevant to your specialism through attending at least two workshops, and completing a series of samples/maquettes/experimental pieces, and organised your time effectively (Organisation, Application).

(C) Researched into the ways in which artists and designers communicate their ideas through studying the work of at least two practitioners of relevance to your chosen theme/pathway (Enquiry).

(D) Developed your ability to communicate your ideas and those of others effectively (Communication).

Refer to further details of the 10 key skills listed as outcomes for Introductory Studies in the handbook.

Potter Norman, (1989) What is a designer: things, places, messages, Hyphen Press, ISBN 0907259030.

Harrison and Wood, (1992) Art in Theory 1900-1990, Blackwell ISBN 06311657754.

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

Studio. You will need to inform tutors of your resource requirements, and negotiate and arrange use of them.

There no specific Skills Modulettes attached to this module - these will be attached as necessary.

During this module you will engage in practical experimentation with materials and processes of your own choosing. It lays emphasis on your beginning to take greater responsibility for your learning and your time management. You will be able to select workshops and processes of relevance to your intended pathway and you will use these to explore your chosen theme. You will also be researching into the ways in which ideas are communicated in art and design paying particular attention to your future area. You will be required to produce a written statement which clearly identifies practitioners whose work is of relevance to your experimentation and reflects on how and what their work communicates in relation to your own work.