Foundation Studies 5 module (DJ12002)

Every Thursday throughout the academic year, a different speaker presents a lecture pertinent to the study of art and design. The programme of lectures in Semester 1 is designed to complement the practical, studio modules that are delivered on the other days of the week. These lectures offer you additional insight towards your project topics by including talks from artists and designers. The focus of the lectures at the start of Semester 2 is on the wider context of art and design history. The lecture programme finishes with a short series of career-orientated talks.

There is a written assignment for this module. You will be asked to write an essay about an artwork that interests you and that you have studied during the first Semester. This may have been included in one of the lectures or be from one of the studio modules it complements. The lectures in this module are timetabled to synchronise with the studio timetable, making them timely and effective as well as being highly beneficial to expanding your knowledge of the subjects you are studying.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• attend a weekly lecture
• learn about art history and a range of art and design practices
• be introduced to library study skills and academic writing
• complete a written assignment

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• develop, construct and write an essay at university level
• identify and analyse a range of historical and contemporary art and design objects
• appreciate that personal research and reading is a key part of your studies
• use the library effectively

Assignments / assessment

• 1,200 to 1,500 word illustrated essay (100%)

You also need to have full recorded attendance at lectures throughout both semesters. Your engagement with the lecture programme will impact your eventual grade for the module.

You are required to undertake a minimum of 200 notional hours for this Module. These hours include personal study, research, and attending lectures.

The essay assignment will be introduced to you at the beginning of Semester 2, during Week 14. The submission deadline is during Week 20.

Teaching methods / timetable

• lectures
• Presentations