Module: CAP5000-20 2D - Practice and Context

Level: 5

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Mandy Bonnell

Module Tutor Contact Details: M.Bonnell@bathspa.ac.uk

Please also note that this module is a pre-requisite for CAP5005-20 2D – Practice, Context and theory.

1. Brief description and aims of module:

This module is designed to support the application of your practical and critical skills to build a chosen area of independent 2D studio practice.

Contextualisation of your work will be encouraged to enable you to apply a subject relevant language to the recording, communication and evaluation your ideas in an effective and professional manner.

Your submission for this module should demonstrate 200 hours of study.

2.Outline syllabus

Areas of 2D studio practice in which you might work or combine include: drawing, painting, performance, photography, video, animation and printmaking.

Through investigative research into methods and materials, you will develop your ability to risk take and critically evaluate your experimental work and practice.

At the beginning of this 2D module you will be expected to write a self-directed study proposal.

This document will identify your proposed area of practical 2D studio practice and research and should be around 500 words in length.

The proposal will be discussed with tutors and a plan of study and research agreed.

You will then be expected to work independently within your chosen area of practice, supported by lectures, seminars, group critiques, specialist 2D workshops and individual tutorials.

A series of field of art lectures by visiting artists from a variety of disciplines will support your growing knowledge of the range of materials, methods and ideas that relate to the establishment of a professional ethical and sustainable practice, and the presentation of artworks to an audience.

Course specific and school wide workshops and talks by staff and professionals from the university’s careers department will support your professional development and planning.

You will present your 2D work in your studio space at the end of the module along with your investigative, experimental and supporting work, and a reflective journal containing a critical self-evaluation.

3.Teaching and learning activities

• Individual tutorial on completion of negotiated self-directed study proposal.

• Independent study in studio spaces and workshops.

• Individual and group tutorials.

• Technical workshops.

• Support in developing individual skills in chosen area of practice.

• Guidance on developing general and specific research skills.

• Guidance on developing presentation skills.

• Staff and student presentations and seminars.

• Lectures from visiting artists and professionals.

• Peer and self-evaluation appraisals.

• Reflective evaluation of personal progress.

• Year group meetings.

• Study trips.

Throughout the module staff will make you aware of opportunities to apply for external competitions, offsite exhibitions, group projects, public artworks and external workshops, that will help develop your practice, professionalism and career opportunities. Should you undertake one of these opportunities, you should inform your tutors and submit any discipline relevant research and work made for the project as part of your assessment.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work

• Description: Presentation of a body of 2D work

• % Weighting: 80%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: Course Work

• Description: Contextual Folder

• % Weighting: 20%