Module: FPD6001-20 Public Platform
Credit Value: 20
Module Tutor: Julia Keyte
Module Tutor Contact Details: j.keyte@bathspa.ac.uk
1. Brief description and aims of module:
This module presents you with an opportunity to externalise your practice through a public exhibition. Working as a group, you will design and produce the exhibition, presenting your individual work produced in Defining Your Practice. Presenting your work in public can be a very useful experience; feedback from your audience and professionals can help reveal new directions and confirm aims. The module prepares you to make effective use of graduation exhibitions and opportunities.
2.Outline syllabus:
You will platform your work through a collective public exhibition. Working as a student group, you will develop a suitable format and identity, and promotional material. You will apply your project management skills to plan and implement the exhibition. The student group will be supported in identifying appropriate opportunities, actively engaging an audience, and executing the exhibition to a high standard. You are expected to be professional and organised in your communications with external partners. The module is an exciting opportunity to develop your networks, receive feedback from an audience, promote your work, and develop your collaboration and leadership skills.
3.Teaching and learning activities:
Will usually include:
Staff presentations and workshops
Group and individual tutorials
Study trips and / or gallery visits
Personal presentation, display and documentation of work
Independent and collaborative working on directed project work
Active participation in taught sessions and directed learning
Assessment Type: CW
Description: Group Exhibition
% Weighting: 50
Assessment Type: CW
Description: Report documenting critical reflection, and individual contribution to teamwork and project management
% Weighting: 50