- If you submit up to 1:59pm on 16th May you lose 10 marks, any time after you will fail
- Interim submission: 3rd February 2017
- The work produced in this module will work towards your portfolio.
Module Aims
To provide practical outcomes or artefacts to a standard that demonstrates a sound basis for progression to professional practice or post-graduate study.
To engender independence and professionalism through an individually negotiated programme of study towards an identified area of specialism.
To enable students to demonstrate a synthesis of prior learning, practical and conceptual understanding in the resolution of a self-determined proposition.
Learning Outcomes
6A3 - Understand and demonstrate coherent and detailed subject knowledge and professional competences, some of which will be informed by recent research in the discipline. (knowledge and understanding / critical awareness) - 20%
6B3 - Articulate and synthesise their knowledge and understanding attributes and skills in effective ways in the contexts of creative practice, employment, further study, research and self fulfilment. (cognitive skills/ critical awareness) - 20%
6C3 - Develop appropriate methods of professional presentation combining visual, verbal and written techniques. (practical and professional skills / research) - 20%
6C4 - Demonstrate their ability to synthesise analytical and intuitive approaches with a high level of process and professional skill.(problem analysis /visual quality) - 20%
6D3 - Analyse information and experiences, formulate independent judgements and articulate reasoned arguments through review and evaluation. (key transferable skills/ critical awareness/problem analysis) - 20%
Indicative Content
Through a statement of intent students will negotiate an appropriate area of study. Students will be expected to demonstrate an experimental approach to their practice and thoroughly document their working process and discuss it at suitable points in group critiques and personal tutorials.
Module Brief
Brief Title: Extended Practice
Module Tutor(s): Amber Smith/Simon Jones/Rob Walker/Alec Dudson
Briefing Date: 10/10/16
Context
This module will support you in developing a self-initiated body of work that reflects your creative, professional and practical concerns within the field of contemporary design practice.
The design work produced during this module should build into to portfolio which demonstrates your ability to plan, research, produce and present a substantial, innovative and informed body of work that will in turn demonstrate your understanding of contemporary practice and your position within the graphic design sector.
Brief
An initial statement of intent/position statement will be produced which will clearly identify and articulate the following:
- Themes, subject matter and lines of enquiry.
- Research methodologies.
- Practical development (media, methods, productions skills).
- Contextual and theoretical references.
- Approaches to documentation/recording.
- Reflection and evaluation.
- Project management (including a clear time plan).
As a result of this you will create a body of work in two parts:
PART 1
DESIGN PRACTICE
You are required to identify, negotiate and resolve a series of design briefs which are appropriate to your individual design practice. A range of briefs should be included in order for you to fulfil all learning outcomes and create a varied and individual body of work, you will be expected to include live, competition and self directed briefs that you have undertaken collaboratively and independently, which should allow you to demonstrate a high level of practical and conceptual design skills informed by a contextual and theoretical understanding. (see Summer task for further clarification)
You will be required to formalise briefs into the provided format using a brief template and present work as directed and/or appropriate professional conventions.
PART 2
PROJECT JOURNAL (in support of your design practice)
Your blog will be used it to document the research, development (both practical and contextual) and management the Extended Practice module. This will include your statement of intent/position statement, ongoing evaluation and reflection of your progress, documentation of research (practical, theoretical and contextual) undertaken, and a summative evaluation of your project.
In addition to your blog you will be required to present evidence of time/project management in the form of a paper based project file or publication.
Preparation / Research Suggestions
LEVEL 6: GENERAL REQUIRED READING
Studio Culture: The Secret Life of the Graphic Design Studio. –Shaughnessy, A. Brook, T. Unit Editions, 2009. London
How to Be A Graphic Designer Without Losing Your Soul (2nd Edition) – Shaughnessy, A. Laurence King, 2010. London
How to Create a Great Portfolio & Get Hire: A guide for Graphic Designers and IllusratorsTaylor,F. A. Laurence King, 2010. London
Things I have Learned in My Life So Far – Sagmeister, S. Harry N Abrams, 2008, London
Design Management: Managing Design Strategy, Process and Implementation.- Best, K. AVA, 2006. London
Required Reading / Key Texts
To be determined by the individual student.
Online Resources / Useful Links
www.baselinemagazine.com
www.computerarts.co.uk
www.creativereview.co.uk
www.grafikmag.com
www.itsnicethat.com
www.designweek.co.uk
www.formfiftyfive.com
www.istd.org.uk
www.ycnonline.com
www.dandad.org
www.designcouncil.org.uk
www.sda.thersa.org.
Evidence for Submission
1 - Project Journal (in the form of a blog.) demonstrating your ability to propose, plan, carry out, document and critically evaluate a sustained period of research, development and production in relation to your own design practice.
2 - DESIGN CONTEXT BLOG, RESEARCH FILE & PUBLICATION – demonstrating your ability to apply a range of sustained research methods and approaches to the gathering, ordering and coherent presentation of source material appropriate to a negotiated subject / area of study.
3 - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & SOLUTIONS – demonstrating your ability to respond to a substantial design problem/ problems appropriate to your negotiated subject / area of study / design practice.
4 - ONGOING & SUMMATIVE EVALUATION (BLOG) – Ongoing evidence of formative and summative evaluation (500 words) will be posted on your blog by the submission deadline.
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Any feedback that you can give the Programme Team relating to the content and delivery of each module will help us maintain and improve the programme of study. Could you please take some time to fill in the online questionnaire by clicking on the link below. All feedback is anonymous and we would ask that you consider the quality of the feedback that you offer.
Thank you in advance for your input.
The Programme Team
Context
This module will support you in developing a self-initiated body of work that reflects your creative, professional and practical concerns within the field of contemporary design practice.
The design work produced during this module should build into to portfolio which demonstrates your ability to plan, research, produce and present a substantial, innovative and informed body of work that will in turn demonstrate your understanding of contemporary practice and your position within the graphic design sector.
Brief
An initial statement of intent/position statement will be produced which will clearly identify and articulate the following:
- Themes, subject matter and lines of enquiry.
- Research methodologies.
- Practical development (media, methods, productions skills).
- Contextual and theoretical references.
- Approaches to documentation/recording.
- Reflection and evaluation.
- Project management (including a clear time plan).
As a result of this you will create a body of work in two parts:
PART 1
DESIGN PRACTICE
You are required to identify, negotiate and resolve a series of design briefs which are appropriate to your individual design practice. A range of briefs should be included in order for you to fulfil all learning outcomes and create a varied and individual body of work, you will be expected to include live, competition and self directed briefs that you have undertaken collaboratively and independently, which should allow you to demonstrate a high level of practical and conceptual design skills informed by a contextual and theoretical understanding. (see Summer task for further clarification)
You will be required to formalise briefs into the provided format using a brief template and present work as directed and/or appropriate professional conventions.
PART 2
PROJECT JOURNAL (in support of your design practice)
Your blog will be used it to document the research, development (both practical and contextual) and management the Extended Practice module. This will include your statement of intent/position statement, ongoing evaluation and reflection of your progress, documentation of research (practical, theoretical and contextual) undertaken, and a summative evaluation of your project.
In addition to your blog you will be required to present evidence of time/project management in the form of a paper based project file or publication.
Preparation / Research Suggestions
LEVEL 6: GENERAL REQUIRED READING
Studio Culture: The Secret Life of the Graphic Design Studio. –Shaughnessy, A. Brook, T. Unit Editions, 2009. London
How to Be A Graphic Designer Without Losing Your Soul (2nd Edition) – Shaughnessy, A. Laurence King, 2010. London
How to Create a Great Portfolio & Get Hire: A guide for Graphic Designers and IllusratorsTaylor,F. A. Laurence King, 2010. London
Things I have Learned in My Life So Far – Sagmeister, S. Harry N Abrams, 2008, London
Design Management: Managing Design Strategy, Process and Implementation.- Best, K. AVA, 2006. London
Required Reading / Key Texts
To be determined by the individual student.
Online Resources / Useful Links
www.baselinemagazine.com
www.computerarts.co.uk
www.creativereview.co.uk
www.grafikmag.com
www.itsnicethat.com
www.designweek.co.uk
www.formfiftyfive.com
www.istd.org.uk
www.ycnonline.com
www.dandad.org
www.designcouncil.org.uk
www.sda.thersa.org.
Evidence for Submission
1 - Project Journal (in the form of a blog.) demonstrating your ability to propose, plan, carry out, document and critically evaluate a sustained period of research, development and production in relation to your own design practice.
2 - DESIGN CONTEXT BLOG, RESEARCH FILE & PUBLICATION – demonstrating your ability to apply a range of sustained research methods and approaches to the gathering, ordering and coherent presentation of source material appropriate to a negotiated subject / area of study.
3 - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & SOLUTIONS – demonstrating your ability to respond to a substantial design problem/ problems appropriate to your negotiated subject / area of study / design practice.
4 - ONGOING & SUMMATIVE EVALUATION (BLOG) – Ongoing evidence of formative and summative evaluation (500 words) will be posted on your blog by the submission deadline.
End of Module Feedback
Your Opinions Count
Any feedback that you can give the Programme Team relating to the content and delivery of each module will help us maintain and improve the programme of study. Could you please take some time to fill in the online questionnaire by clicking on the link below. All feedback is anonymous and we would ask that you consider the quality of the feedback that you offer.
Thank you in advance for your input.
The Programme Team
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