Undergraduate Course: Mixed Media 3 (LLLA07187)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | This course focuses upon making art work that explores processes of fragmentation and repetition, exploring the space between 2 and 3D. |
| Course description |
Academic Description
This course will give the student an opportunity to build on previous experience gained in Mixed Media one and two. The aims of course are:
to encourage the student to consider unconventional approaches and create work that bridges the gap between mixed media and sculpture.
to engage in novel approaches to space and material in 2 or 3d.
to think more about fashioning tools and changing the physical properties of low base materials to come up with inventive solutions to drawing in space
to actively seek connections and links that may inform research in surprising ways
to interact with new ideas, media and processes and explore alternatives
Outline of Content
Mapping out personal projects to define, quantify and outline intentions
Project ¿ using personal research explore the process of fragmentation
Think about the physical properties of the fragments for example open/closed or fragile/substantial
Explore the processes of rupture and repair
Be inventive and imaginative with tools and materials that are commonly used in everyday life
Evaluation and Reflection ¿group discussion
Sketchbook content- Become familiar with current approaches and existing practices of relevance
Reformatting work in different ways
The Learning Experience
The teaching will be based and delivered in specialist art and design studios or workshops and will typically include a range of practical exercises, introductions to techniques, processes and concepts, and set projects which lead to more focused and personal exploration. Over the course, students¿ progress will be monitored and supported by the tutor. Teaching will include practical demonstrations, one to one tuition, group discussions and critiques.
For work required to be undertaken after the class hours are complete, the course tutor will set students a ¿directed study plan¿ which can be undertaken without the need for specialist workshops or access to models.
Directed study will include research into a range of suggested artists and their associated movements to engender a contextual awareness. Students are expected to demonstrate how their research has informed their work through annotated sketchbooks, a visual digital journal and practical outcomes. The Directed Study Plan will include preparing evidence of research and practical work to form an appropriate presentation for assessment.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Mixed Media 1 (LLLA07189) OR
Mixed Media 2 (LLLA07188)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Unless otherwise stated, all students on this short course pay a published course fee per enrolment.
In addition to the course fee, students are expected to provide the following list of indicate tools, materials and equipment:
Easels
Drawing boards
Chairs and tables
Still life objects and set ups
A range of mixed media papers and cuttings
Cutting mats
Printing inks and rollers
Overhead projector
Black or white paper
In addition to the learning and teaching resources and content, this fee also includes;
Assorted black and white photo copies of patterns and diagrams (randomly selected by the student)
Scissors or scalpel knife
A range of drawing media as well as eraser and rags
A range of paint brushes
Pritt stick or pva glue
One ¿ sided tape
Palette
wire may be needed if to produce 3d models.
Sketchbook
Papers
collage material
drawing materials including colours
acrylic paints- primary colours
brushes, one- sided tape
A digital camera
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Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 12 |
| Course Start |
Lifelong Learning - Session 3 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 30,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
68 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Summative Assessment«br /»
(Occurs at least 2 weeks after the last taught class)«br /»
Two weeks after the end of the class teaching, this course will be assessed by the submission of:«br /»
A digital journal documenting a summary of the learning journey as evidenced in the portfolio«br /»
weighting: 20% «br /»
This will include a summary of idea development, media exploration, contextual research, critical reflection and outcomes through notes, annotation, illustration and photography.«br /»
A portfolio of visual art/design works «br /»
weighting: 80% «br /»
This will include a selection of resolved design works, sketchbook works, preparatory studies, visual research and evidence of a contextual awareness. «br /»
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The Digital Journal and Portfolio must be presented in a clear and professional manner appropriate to the discipline. The submission should include work undertaken within the class as well as directed and independent study out with the class. «br /»
The combined Digital Journal and Portfolio submission will be assessed against the three learning outcomes for this course. These are equally weighted (33.3% each) and each will be given a percentage grade. To pass, students must achieve a minimum of 30% in each learning outcome and an overall combined mark of 40% minimum.«br /»
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| Feedback |
Formative Assessment (required for all credit courses).
(Occurs in weeks 6 or 7 of the 10 week course)
A formative assessment session will occur in week 6 or 7 of the taught element of the course. Each student will undertake a 5 minute verbally presentation with their practical work in progress to other members of the class group followed by a 5 minute group critique supported by the course tutor. Each student will also electronically submit their work in progress digital journal to the course tutor.
Indicative and supportive feedback will be summarised in written form on the digital journal which will give an indication of what areas requires to be address in order to meet the published learning outcomes. This will comprise of short written summary of action points.
Summative Assessment
On completion the assessment ¿ each student will receive a % mark for each learning outcome along with written feedback putting in context the % mark and outlines areas for development.
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Research, context and ideas (33.3%) Demonstrate an enquiring work ethic and focused experiments for mixed media, employing a range of personal strategies for recording and developing visual ideas and concepts, integrating contextual research.
- Practice, skills and techniques (33.3%) Show resourcefulness and inventiveness in the use of materials and processes to create a range of focused and coherent visual studies and resolved artworks.
- Selection, presentation and reflection (33.3%) Evidence independent judgment in the documentation and presentation of research, selection and editing of art works.
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Learning Resources
Suggested Reading
CRAGG,T,1991, Crag:sculpture,1975-1990, London:Thames and Hudson in association with Harbor Art Museum.
Web sources
http://ulaeinstein.com/
http://www.drawingcenter.org/viewingprogram/index.cfm
http://www.drawingcenter.org/en/drawingcenter/5/exhibitions/
www.annahepler.com
http://www.iavor.co.uk/
http://museum.stanford.edu/diebenkornsketchbooks/
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Independent judgement, editing and selection, critical context, documentation,
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| Keywords | Drawing,mixed media,collage,recycled materials,sculpture |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Robbie Bushe
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Course secretary | Mr David Lonergan
Tel: (0131 6)51 4832
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