Aims
This module is the culmination of MA level studies where all aspects of theory and practice are drawn together into an exhibition or vocational project. The aim of the module is to provide students with opportunities to consolidate, refine, and focus on the public presentation of practical work. The module also enables students to
Produce a substantial body of work that extends the parameters of individual student’s practice;
Present the culmination of their practice based research in a coherent manner informed by professional practice in the field:
Show initiative and commitment in the planning, selecting and presenting of their exhibition, seminar and documentation of seminar commentary
This module aims to:
Provide a critically supportive environment for the development of high level skills in material practice
Establish a self-reflexive studio practice informed by research and the exploration of material processes and methods of productionStudents write a studio proposal for the practical elements of the module. The proposal is likely to be re-worked over the course of the module (300-400 words + bibliographic references as appropriate)
Students work on self-initiated projects, approved in discussion with a personal tutor
At the conclusion of the module work in progress is presented for assessment
Students produce a 1000 word Personal Statement showing a coherent awareness of relevant discourse, the individual context of material practice and an indication of potential contextual and practical developments in consequent modules
Seminar discussions outline the development of academic skills, preferred submission modes and reviews of sample Personal Statements, with reference to the University Study Skills resources and support systems; http://moodle.chi.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=62812