FA3HRS: Research Seminar

Module Provider:

Fine Art

Number of credits:

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Level:

H (Honours)

Terms in which taught:

Autumn and Spring

Module Convenor:

Mr RJR Cook

Pre-requisites:

FA2RS

Co-requisites:

FA2IS1 FA2IS2

Modules excluded:

Current from:

2005/6

Aims:
This module aims to build on abilities acquired by students during the second year of their degree, to research and lead seminar discussions on a topic in the field of contemporary art and culture related to their studio practice. It provides the opportunity for students to reflect critically on their own practice and identify and examine relevant critical debates. It further aims to encourage the development of informal critical discussion between students outside of the seminar programme. Single subject students will begin to consider a possible topic of research for their final year contextualised study (FA3HCS).

Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module it is expected that the student will be able to show:

Additional outcomes:
This module aims to encourage the development of student's effectiveness in group situations.. Students will build on their research skills in the relevant use of books, catalogues, magazine articles, reviews and their IT skills by use of relevant web resources and databases.

Outline content:
Students will identify specific issues raised in their studio practice, they will assess a range of critical opinions in relation to their chosen topic and explore their position relative to others. In the light of this they will give consideration to development of their final year contextualised personal study. Students will, in addition, extend their knowledge and understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to contemporary art and culture.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
This module combines second and third year student led seminars on topics of research related to the history and present day context of contemporary art and its relationship to the student's studio practice. Individual research seminar content is to be prepared in consultation with the module convenor.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework
* a written statement of 250-500 words outlining a proposed seminar topic to be presented for discussion before the seminar
* the seminar should be presented in relation to a written text of approximately 1500 words, which may be in the form of an essay or a series of extended notes containing bibliographic references
* a written statement of 250-500 words recording the main points of the discussion following the seminar
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%

Cancellation procedures: Where possible those with extenuating circumstances will have their seminars rescheduled. In every other case students will have to submit a seminar paper in writing accompanied by scanned images on disk or paper.

Penalties for late submission: Ten marks (out of 100 on the normal University conventional scale) will be deducted from work submitted up to one calendar week after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to that deadline). Once this period has elapsed a mark of zero will be recorded.

Examinations:
Assessment of course work.
Reassessment arrangements
Resubmission by September 1 with a maximum mark of 40%