Module Details

Module Code: ARTS H3701
Module Title: Media Arts
Title: Media Arts
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Karen Hennessy
Module Author:: Orla Ryan
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to develop students’ range of creative and collaborative practices in media arts as a dynamic and significant area of contemporary art. It builds on learner knowledge and skills acquired in Stage 2, Art & The Moving Image, Video Editing and also Stage 3, Collaborative Exhibition Practices and Themes in Contemporary Art. Applying a production company model the module will facilitate learners to develop roles aligned with their main studio elective in expanded practices or painting practices. The module will take the learners through step by step the pre-production, production and post production of a collaborative film essay, experimental fiction, experimental documentary or audio-visual installation developed through the learners’ self-direction and creative focus. The module aims to help learners develop important creative and professional skills in terms of creative contribution to a larger project, collaboration and group commitment. The module aims to expand the creative range of learners understanding of interdisciplinary practices in contemporary art.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 To identify a creative theme to develop as a collaborative group and to describe its connection to other contemporary art and audio-visual work. Differentiate and categorize the various roles and stages of the production process.
LO2 Demonstrate the importance of analytical discussion, critical interpretation and empathetic responses during the creative process and realization of their group project.
LO3 Apply their individual and accumulative skills (painting, drawing, making, prop building, scenography, photography, sound, performance, editing) to the realization of a group production.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Development
Wk 1&2 :Creative ideation. Expand a range of creative ideas and possibilities for the group project through workshops.
Pre -Production
Wk 3:Defining the project parameters. Planning and mapping creative roles.
Production
Wk 4-8: Assemble and accumulate material.
Post Production
Week 9-11: Editing, assembling, titling and completion of creative project
Presentation
Wk 12: Presentation, documentation of completed project and reflection.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Research Portfolio: Creative ideation and research development in specific area of learner interest within the overall context of the group project.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Weekly Learning Journal
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Creative Project: Film essay, experimental fiction, documentary or moving image installation or Sound installation depending on groups creative self-direction and focus.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer Supervised Learning Contact Group workshops: Creative ideation, development planning, creative fieldwork production, assembling, group crits and discussion. Every Week 2.00 2
Lab/Lecture Contact Digital Lab: development of learning plan and technical skills required to realize project Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Working individually and as a group to develop their creative project. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Alter, Nora. (2018), The Essay Film After Fact and Fiction, Columbia University Press, New York, [ISBN: 978023117821].
  • Barry Andersson. (2015), The DSLR Filmmaker's Handbook: Real-World Production Techniques, 2. Sybex, [ISBN: 978-111898349].
  • Michael Hughes. (2012), Digital Filmmaking for Beginners A Practical Guide to Video Production, McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 978-007179136].
  • Steven Ascher. (2013), The Filmmaker's Handbook (Fifth Edition): A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age, 5. Plume, [ISBN: 978-045229728].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: