Participation in seminars, management of your own time, planning, organisation, research skills, presentational skills, collection and analysis of information acquired on visits.

This module continues the development of your study skills throughout the semester to prepare you for the requirements of Level 1, in particular the management of time, project planning and organisation, improving your quality of presentation in written work and oral delivery. You will participate in seminars to discuss issues which are relevant to contemporary practice in all areas of art and design, and will observe and document examples of historical and contemporary practice. Part of this will take place during a visit to a centre, if possible, of international significance, either in this country or abroad.

You will be expected to research and present a personal study as part of this module.

Lecture theatre
seminar room
audio-visual equipment

There are no Skills Modulettes assigned to this module.

Whitely N (1995), The Green Imperative:ecology and ethics in design and architecture, London, Thames and Hudson ISBN 0500278466
Whitely N (1993), Design for Society, Reakton Books ISBN 09484624477
ed. Harrison and Wood, Art and Theory 1900-1990, Blackwell ISBN 06311657754
Papanek (1984 2nd edition), Design for the Real World: Human Ecology and Social Change, Thames and Hudson, ISBN 0500273588
Forty Adrian (1986), Objects of Desire, Thames and Hudson, ISBN 0500234541

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.

1. Preparation and presentation of a seminar with one or more fellow students (A, B, C).
2. A personal study which presents written and visual information on an issue or issues related to contemporary practice in art and design (A, B, C).

To achieve a pass you will have contributed to the presentation of a seminar (Communication, Research); managed your time reasonably well; planned and completed a personal study (Learning); and be aware of more than one of the issues relevant to contemporary practice (Research).

To achieve the highest grade you will have contributed significantly to discussion and presented a seminar exceptionally well (Communication, Research); managed your time with efficiency and initiative (Learning); produced a personal study of the highest standard; and demonstrated a keen awareness of several issues of relevance to contemporary practice (Research).

Refer to the handbook for Criteria for Assessment

A CWK - A&D weighted at 100%.
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(A) Awareness of the contexts of art and design practice through the study of issues relevant to contemporary practice in art and design. (Enquiry).

(B) Ability to manage own time effectively, plan and complete a personal study, and present it effectively. (Learning)

(C) Demonstrate confidence and effectiveness in communicating information and ideas. (Communication).

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