Painting - BA (Hons)

The module offers a sequence of three intensive programmes or ‘mini-blocks’, tailored to the interests of specific groups of students. The module engages the student in thinking about their subject area, how it is defined and practiced, the richness of its resources, and how it opens up questions of context. In particular the module investigates how context might be framed, for example culturally, historically, economically, socially, theoretically or through practice. Students are encouraged to see connections and reflect on what they see in ways that build skills of communication and help articulate ideas. The module also helps the student, through learning how to identify, access and use knowledge profitably, to become knowledgeable about their subject area, its extent, its language and conventions, its history and practice.

In this module, drawing processes are explored alongside lens-based technologies and approaches. Students are supported to undertake a range of exercises and short projects, leading to a sustained piece of project work that they have devised, following tutorial guidance and ongoing discussion.

This module provides an introduction to a range of approaches to painting and professional practice, through workshops and set briefs. Areas explored include: use of materials, equipment, processes and technical applications and how ideas can be developed through making.

FA4003 Studio Practice 3 has a close relationship with other Level 4 course modules. Focusing upon the student’s own evolving fine art or photographic practice, this module provides an opportunity for students to develop an individual negotiated project, relating to research undertaken within other modules during the year. The module considers the relationship between method, medium and meaning, with reference to relevant theory, as well as traditional and contemporary practices.

The module offers a sequence of three intensive programmes or ‘mini-blocks’ tailored to the interests of specific groups of students. It provides a range of studies that address the character and conditions of cultural production including how they operate in practice. The module helps to prepare the student for their final-year dissertation and their future role as professionals and practitioners. The student encounters different perspectives on their subject area and undertakes different forms of coursework aimed at helping inform their choice of dissertation topic and approach.

FA5001 Studio Practice 4: Themes is comprised of thematic workshops, case studies and/or group initiated projects. These provide an opportunity for group work, research and collaboration, including work with outside agencies, as well as individual practice. In investigating the given themes, the module will reflect upon trends in current practice as well as historical models. Case studies and seminar sessions with practitioners are intended to encourage engagement with and understanding of the character, institutional and professional practices of Fine Art and/or Photography.

This module enables students to develop practical and conceptual knowledge and understanding of contemporary and historical painting and Preparation for self-employment through the development of their individual practice. The module builds on the skills and key concepts introduced at level 4, providing students with a sustained and in-depth engagement with painting and professional practice with continuing pre-work related learning support. Students further develop their technical competence together with confidence in decision making while exploring a range of approaches to painting practice in the realisation of individual project work.

FA5003 Studio Practice 6 encourages and facilitates intermediate development of practical and conceptual knowledge and understanding of contemporary visual arts practice. The module promotes a problem-solving approach towards increasing autonomy in practice.

The module is framed in terms of a dissertation. The student undertakes an enquiry into a topic of his or her own choice and, based on this enquiry, develops an extended critical study. The module involves individual supervision designed to support the student’s ambitions and confidence in becoming an independent learner, building on techniques and knowledge developed in previous years, and providing scope for initiative and development. The dissertation demonstrates the student’s ability to thoroughly research a topic, use appropriate methods of investigation, and work methodically and productively.

This module supports students to further develop their professional and academic skills, including their practical and conceptual understanding of the codes, conventions and issues associated with curatorial display. Students are expected to synthesise the experience and knowledge gained over the course, and employ a range of transferable skills in communication, negotiation, analysis, project planning and project management.

This module marks the summation of the BA (Hons) Painting programme of studies. It involves a major piece of independent study, produced under supervision and guidance. The purpose of the final project is to demonstrate the application and integration of the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course.

This module supports intensive research and development to support the realisation of the Final Project in the parallel module FA6002 (BA Fine Art) and FA600X (BA Photography). The module involves students in preparing a project proposal, planning, project management, research and testing approaches to practice. Students employ both practical and critical skills and address key questions that relate to their ongoing project such as the works relationship with audience and how they might need to negotiate and collaborate with others.