FIN8001 : Reading and Writing for Fine Art Practice
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Richard Talbot
- Lecturer: Professor Irene Brown, Dr Christian Mieves
- Owning School: Arts & Cultures
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 3 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 15.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module encourages the exploration of a variety of approaches to writing about visual art. It develops skills in research, critical debate and written argument relative to a specific negotiated topic. It is an introduction to the variety of knowledge and skills required for the research, structuring and writing of the Stage 2 Dissertation.
Outline Of Syllabus
Research — an introduction to identifying appropriate material, and the effective use of resources to establish a context for the topic.
Critical Analysis — an introduction to the the interpretation of material, the identification and development of an argument and the critical/theoretical assessment of material.
Presentation — an introduction to the structuring and organisation of material, the use of coherent language appropriate to the topic, the use of illustrative, supportive material (visual or textual). Format - introduction, chapters, conclusion, bibliography and notes.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Completion of essay and contextual/literature review |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:15 | 7:30 | Seminars. PIP/SYNC |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 8 | 5:00 | 40:00 | 8 Assignments. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 2 | 3:00 | 6:00 | Reading example dissertations |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 3 | 1:30 | 4:30 | Dissertation structure, Zotero, Word, referencing. PIP/SYNC |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 18 | 11:00 | 198:00 | Independent research |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Individual tutorials. PIP/SYNC |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Introduction to module. PIP/SYNC |
| Total | 300:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Students will explore a variety of approaches to writing about visual art through a programme of seminars and workshops across the semesters 1 and 2. Regular individual tutorials and written feedback on assignments will enable students to develop strategies for researching their proposed topic and to develop a detailed outline for their proposed dissertation in Year 2.
Scheduled leaching and learning activities such as workshops, individual tutorials and small group teaching will be conducted present in person (or synchronous online if made necessary by Covid-19 restrictions). Where scheduled leaching and learning activities are delivered via non-synchronous online sessions they will be followed by a synchronous on-line drop-in Q&A session.
Teaching methods may be liable to adjustment in response to changes to Government and University advice in relation to Covid-19 restrictions.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | A | 50 | 1500-word essay: contextual/literature review. Pass/fail |
| Essay | 3 | A | 50 | 2000-word proposal for dissertation. Pass/Fail |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Assessment Component 1 – requires the written articulation of a self reflective, critical review that identifies and interrogates key aspects of the student’s concepts and methodologies in relation to their own art practice.
Assessment Component 2 - requires the written articulation of a contextual review in relation to these key aspects, concepts and methodologies, allowing the student to contextualise their own practice within a wider field. This should be accompanied by an applicable and detailed Bibliography.
Each assessment component is weighted as 50% of the overall assessment requirement for this module. Both components must be successfully completed to Pass the module.
Each can be submitted online as required.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- FIN8001's Timetable