Module: GCO6000-20 Independent Practice 1

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Tim Vyner

Module Tutor Contact Details: t.vyner@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module:

In this module you will begin the construction of a portfolio of final projects consolidating your area of practice. You will produce two projects; one will be pre-set, the second will be a competition project agreed with the module coordinator.

2.Outline syllabus:

• An introductory session outlining the requirements of the module

• A weekly feedback tutorial session in small peer groups

• Weekly access to Printmaking; Screen-print, Etching, Letterpress and Litho.

• Weekly access to a Photography Studio

• Access to studios

• Project briefing sessions and interim critiques

• Technical demonstrations in Digital Print

3.Teaching and learning activities:

Studio Practice projects and exercises with feedback tutorials, critiques, seminars, access to specialist workshops, lectures, peer reviews and your own investigations.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description:  Pre-set project

• % Weighting: 50

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description:  Competition project

• % Weighting: 50