Module: CAP6007-20 Graphic Arts Individual Studio Practice: Final Exhibition

Level: 6

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Matthew Robertson

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

Please note that in order to take this module you must have studied CAP6002-20  Graphic Arts Individual Studio Practice.

1. Brief description of module

This module aims to enable you to build on your achievements realised in CAP6002-20 by supporting you in the systematic application of your detailed knowledge of materials, methods and theory to produce and independently manage a considered (individual or collaborative) body of graphic artwork, that is investigative, ambitious, speculative and risk taking.

Throughout the module you will critically reflect on and evaluate your progress, and effectively communicate this understanding of your working processes, methods of enquiry and application of theory in an informed manner.

By the end of the module you will demonstrate the application of your knowledge of the issues and professional opportunities surrounding the appropriate presentation of your artwork to an audience, through a public exhibition.

2. Outline syllabus

By building on your previous semester’s investigations & practice you will work towards public exhibition of your graphic artworks.

A work plan and exhibition proposal, developed throughout the module with personal tutorial support, will assist you to confidently plan, manage and document the sustained production of a self instigated, ambitious, investigative and risk taking body of graphic artworks.

Your work will demonstrate your ability to apply your detailed knowledge of materials, methods and technologies, to individual or collaborative studio practice.

Systematic application of subject relevant research (material, contextual, theoretical and ethical) will inform your work and assist you in your questioning, problem solving and informed decision making.

A written reflective review of your practice, in addition to a short considered artist’s statement will demonstrate your ability to synthesise, communicate and articulate your theoretical and contextual understanding of your practice.

Through continued experimental investigation into appropriate means of presenting your work for exhibition, you will consolidate your knowledge and understanding of your relationship with, and responsibility to, your audience, the market and potential consumers and/or clients.

You will be expected to attend the on-going field of art lecture programme, which will continue to include talks by visiting practitioners from a range of disciplines.

You will continue to be supported by peer group tutorials, presentations and discussions to foster  a collaborative and vibrant studio community.     

Workshops from professionals and university careers advisors will also continue to develop relevant professional skills necessary for you to continue your practice, engage with postgraduate education or obtain employment within the creative sector. 

Field of art seminars and lectures will include practical information and opportunities on:

• Applying for funding and residencies

• Survival strategies

• Managing a practice

• Self-employment

• Applying for further study

• Writing an artist's statement

• Developing and consolidating your digital presence

• Developing a CV

• Participation and alternative forms of practice beyond the studio

Work will be presented for assessment prior to public exhibition in designated studio spaces alongside supporting work (experimental work and sketchbooks) and a contextual folder containing your reflective review, updated website and artist’s statement.

Work for this module should represent 200 hours study time.

3. Teaching and learning activities

• Individual tutorial to develop programme of self-directed study.

• Independent study in studio spaces and workshops.

• Individual and peer group tutorials.

• Technical workshops.

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

• Support in extending general and specific research skills.

• Support in extending presentation skills.

• Staff and student presentations and seminars.

• Lectures from visiting artists and professionals.

• Advice and support in developing career opportunities

• Peer and self-evaluation appraisals.

• Tutorial to assist develop written reflective evaluation of personal progress.

• Year group meetings.

• Study trips.

• Weekly student led group activities.

Throughout the module staff will make you aware of opportunities to apply for external competitions, offsite exhibitions, group projects, public artworks, external workshops and supportive transitional funding (i.e. the Santander Enterprise funding opportunities via the university’s careers and employability programme), that will help develop your practice and professionalism, and should you wish, assist your transition to freelance work.

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.

Students wishing to collaborate on the production of a body of work should negotiate with their tutors a means to clearly identify their input, role and responsibilities within the collaborative project.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work

• Description:  Exhibition of completed graphic arts studio work and supporting materials (sketchbooks and experimental work).

• % Weighting: 80%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: Course Work

• Description: Contextual folder containing your critical reflective review, updated website pages and artist’s statement.

• % Weighting: 20%