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Faculty of Arts and Humanities Manchester School of Art

Taught Postgraduate Network in Art, Design and Media

Programme Specification

This document provides a concise summary of the main features of the course(s) & associated award(s) offered through this Programme Specification, and includes the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, curriculum content, teaching/learning, assessment methods for each unit and on the Programmes relationship to QAA Subject Benchmark Statements may be found in the dedicated student handbook for the Programme. The accuracy of the information in this document is reviewed periodically by the University and may be subject to verification by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education

PARM1.3

Versioning of Programme Specification This programme specification is valid for the period of approval confirmed at the time of the approval/last review event and relates to provision approved at that point. Programme specifications are updated on an annual basis to include modifications approved through the Universitys quality assurance processes. This version provides a description of the programme as approved for the academic session indicated in section 3 of the following table.

1 Date of initial Approval or last review: 4 & 5 March 2013

2 Effective date of Approved/Reviewed Programme Specification:

1 September 2013 31 August 2019

3 This Version effective from: September 2016

4 Version number: 2013/Version 4

Students who commenced their study on awards within this programme specification prior to September 2013 should refer to the previous version of the programme specification published on the CASQE website. http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/specs/index.php

Modifications to Programme Specification

Modifications to the programme specification since approval/last review, and the cohort of students affected by the change, are listed at the back of the document.

Cross Referencing of Programme Specifications

The following elements of provision included in this document is/ are also included in the following programme specifications

Award Programme Specification

N/A

Amendments made to provision listed in this table, must also be reflected in the relevant programme specifications listed above

http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/specs/index.php

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY PS1 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

0 Brief Overview

Brief Descriptive Summary Manchester School of Art Ethos: Our student experience is Responsive, Contemporary, Idiosyncratic, Original, Unconventional, Professional

Practice based experiential learning is at the heart of the Art School ethos and this network of taught postgraduate course awards seeks to provide a vibrant, intellectually stimulating postgraduate community within which students can progress their learning through doing and making. The Manchester School of Art Taught Postgraduate Network in Art, Design and Media provides a co-ordinated range of Masters Level courses in art, design, theories, and media subjects. The programme network incorporates cognate subject groups, which are situated within departments providing disciplinary, academic support and development. A cross-departmental postgraduate platform offers trans-disciplinary optional units that foreground research thematics and professional contextualisation. The Schools technical and workshop facilities, which are available for all students to utilise, support this networked and trans-disciplinary approach. The programme network offers two final awards, Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Fine Art (MFA). The Master of Fine Art (MFA) will offer an extended period of time after the achievement of 180 credits on the Masters of Arts (MA). It consists of a further 120 credits of study by which to demonstrate an independent professional competence within the chosen creative field. The ethos of the award acknowledges that the required level of professional maturity develops from study over an extended period of time therefore offers a professionally engaged environment which situates the students practice within an external organization or institution. It builds on the learning taking place in the professional platforms unit. While the MA enables significant identification and resolution of practical endeavor, the MFA provides a further opportunity to fully realise a body of work and future career path that is viable within its professional context. Articulation of Graduate Prospects Students can expect to be equipped with a range of specialist and transferable skills that will enable them to pursue careers and self employment in their chosen field in the creative industries or continue to higher level academic pursuit at doctoral level study. Students are highly motivated, independent and creative thinkers having developed their studies within a culture geared to predominantly portfolio careers. They will have the ability to exploit their understanding and skills, transferring the results of recent research into the creative industries and marketplace, as entrepreneurial innovators, freelance practitioners and innovative team players. Past graduates predominantly achieve graduate level positions or practices as sole traders, design studio artists, exhibiting artists, museum curators, archivists, researchers, academics, community practitioners, specialist technicians and filmmakers at national and international levels.

General Information

1 Overarching Programme Specification Title

Manchester School of Art Taught Postgraduate Network in Art, Design and Media.

2 Final award(s)/title(s) Department of Design MFA Illustration

(including any PSRB final awards conferred mark these as PSRB Award)

MFA Animation MFA Graphic Design and Art Direction MFA Interior Design MFA Textile Practice MFA Embroidery MFA Textiles for Fashion MFA Fashion: Womenswear MFA Fashion: Menswear MFA Fashion: Knitwear MFA Fashion: Fashion Graphics MFA Design: Lab MFA Design: Ceramics MFA Design: Furniture MFA Design: Jewellery MFA Design: Glass MA Illustration MA Animation MA Graphic Design and Art Direction MA Interior Design MA Textile Practice MA Embroidery MA Textiles for Fashion MA Fashion: Womenswear MA Fashion: Menswear MA Fashion: Knitwear MA Fashion: Fashion Graphics MA Design: Lab MA Design: Ceramics MA Design: Furniture MA Design: Jewellery MA Design: Glass Department of Art MFA Fine Art MFA Drawing MFA Collaborative Practice MFA Contemporary Curating MFA Contemporary Visual Culture MFA Design Culture MA Fine Art MA Drawing MA Collaborative Practice MA Contemporary Curating MA Contemporary Visual Culture MA Design Culture Department of Media MFA Filmmaking MFA Photography MFA Media Culture MA Filmmaking

MA Photography MA Media Culture

3 Combined Honours Subject(s)offered through the programme specification together with associated final award(s) (where relevant)

Subject(s): Final Awards:

4 Interim exit award(s)/title(s) (including Combined Honours interim exit awards)

Department of Art Postgraduate Certificate in Art Postgraduate Certificate in Contemporary Visual and Curatorial studies

Department of Design

Postgraduate Certificate in Design Department of Media

Postgraduate Certificate in Media Department of Art

Postgraduate Diploma in Art Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Visual and Curatorial Studies

Department of Design

Postgraduate Diploma in Design Department of Media

Postgraduate Diploma in Media

5 Mode(s) (only include duration where there is a PSRB requirement for limited duration )

Full time Part time

6 FHEQ position of final award(s)

Masters (Level 7)*

7 Awarding institution (include PSRBs which confer a joint or additional qualification on successful completion of programme)

Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester School of Art

8 Teaching institution(s) (include collaborative partners where appropriate if more than one award in programme specification, indicate which are taught by partner)

Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester School of Art

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Relationship with Foundation Year (if more than one award in programme specification, indicate which have links with Foundation Year)

Administrative Details

10 Home Department/ School/ Institute

Manchester School of Art

11 Home Faculty

Faculty of Arts and Humanities Manchester School of Art

12 UCAS code(s)

N/A

Collaborative Arrangements (where relevant)

13 Approved Collaborative partner(s) (provide name of partner(s) and type of partnership)

Partner Name Type of Collaborative Partnership

N/A

14 Other Approved Academic Partnership(s) (other than collaborative)

Partner Name Type of Academic Partnership

N/A

Approval Status

15 Date and Period of approval of most recent MMU review/ approval

(i) Latest review/approval March 2013 6 years September 2013 August 2019

(ii) Modifications to Programme Specification Major modification April 2015: Change to exit award titles, removal of optional unit and clarification of role descriptors.

16 Next Scheduled Review Date:

2018/2019

17 PS/1 effective date: (ie date from which the outcome of approval or last review is effective OR the date from which amendments to the programme specification are effective)

September 2013

External References/Relationships

18 QAA Benchmark Statement(s)

Relevant UG subject benchmark statements have been referred to inform design of programme together with QAA Masters Degree Characteristics (2010), with mapping appendix attached to map against FHEQ Level 7 qualification descriptor. Appendix I

19 PSRB(s) associated with final award of any route within the programme specification (ie those which offer professional status/membership/license to practise as result of successful completion of the final award as included in the University PSRB database)

N/A

20 Date, Outcome and Period of approval of last PSRB approval(s)

N/A

Programme Information

21 University and Programme Educational Aims

(i) University Educational Aims To develop flexible approaches to programme delivery and student support which reflect the needs and expectations of our students. To provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment which will enable success for all learners To encourage the development of students intellectual and imaginative powers, creativity, independence, critical self-awareness, imagination and skills that will enhance global employment opportunities on graduation in all programmes. To establish a culture of constant improvement in learning, teaching and assessment that is anticipatory, enabling, supportive, rewarding and fully aligned with the Universitys vision and strategic objectives. To provide a learning experience that is informed by research, scholarship, reflective practice and engagement with industry and the professions. (ii) Programme Educational Aims MA The provision of negotiated educational experiences, which recognise the importance of personal academic development within the remit of subject specialist provision. An environment that promotes experimentation, collaboration and critical discourse. The provision of a research rich environment, which recognises and develops, key debates and thematics within society and the arts. Access to externally facing and professionally relevant projects, residencies, events and commissions. Cultivation in students of an enquiring attitude, the capacity to make informed critical judgments, the ability to communicate effectively and respect for academic diversity. The development of teaching and learning strategies which encourage students to be self motivated and to make effective use of the opportunities available through the subject area, the university and the city. To provide and maintain a cutting edge and highly relevant range of resources and expertise to facilitate practice-based learning and innovation. Contribution to the development of the subject area and curricula through research, professional practice, events, exhibitions and publications. Contribution to the fulfillment of a regional, national & International demand for high caliber graduates with an ability to exploit their understanding and skills, transferring the results of recent research into careers in the broad creative industries sector.

MFA In addition to those for MA above The development of students professional abilities, to the extent that they are able to independently instigate, scope and broker projects with creative partners and cultural institutions. The cultivation in students of the imperatives of ethical, economical and social drivers and debates within theirs and others practice. The fostering of a tenacious and resourceful approach to engaging and working with external stakeholders. To develop the students ability to sustain the production of projects to a professionally relevant standard. The Development of the student to a level which will enable them, to become critically significant to the field Department of Design Specific learning related to units: Units within design reflect current methodologies, practice, issues and encourage specialist enquiry. The networked nature of the programmes, facilitates an environment for cross-disciplinary discourse. An engagement with digital and making technologies is central to discovering and harnessing new thinking in design.

Department of Art Specific learning related to units: Art Practice Cluster: Units in the Art practice cluster examine the conventions and practices employed in the production of artworks, students work will be informed by a critical and theoretical underpinning which will manifest itself in a variety of ways according to the students practice. Art Theory Cluster: In the Art Theory cluster units, students will interrogate and apply critical and curatorial conventions and methodologies related to contemporary art and design practice. Department of Media Specific learning related to units: Units in the media cluster deal with understanding the conventions of meaning creation in sound, image and texts and employing the knowledge gained through practice or theory based experimentation and development.

22 Final Learning Outcomes

MMU Educational Outcomes On successful completion of their course of study MMU graduates will be able to: 1. Apply skills of critical analysis to real world situations within a defined range of contexts 2. Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism characterised by initiative, creativity, motivation and

self-management. 3. Express ideas effectively and communicate information appropriately and accurately using a range

of media including ICT. 4. Develop working relationships using teamwork and leadership skills, recognising and respecting

different perspectives. 5. Manage their professional development reflecting on progress and taking appropriate action. 6. Find, evaluate, synthesise and use information from a variety of sources. 7. Articulate an awareness of the social and community contexts within their disciplinary field. Programme Specific Outcomes (i) Final Award Learning Outcomes Include all final learning outcomes for all named routes/exit awards MASTERS(MA) Practice

Demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of individual practice in context to the forefront of a relevant chosen discipline, field of study or area of professional practice.

Apply established and potentially originate innovative methods for the development and synthesis of ideas and practice.

The negotiation and realization of a coherent body of work demonstrating independence and imagination in its execution.

Initiate and progress strategic relationships with peers, university staff and professionals for the sustainable development of practice.

Communicate clearly a conceptual and critical self-reflective understanding of practice to a range of audiences through the selection of appropriate media.

Knowledge

Research, define and record ideas, and areas of knowledge and understanding of selected topics, issues, concepts that would include problems and areas of uncertainty around chosen themes.

Establish and critically evaluate methods for the development of knowledge.

Apply critical and theoretically informed understandings to specific forms of practice.

To manage own learning within a study group and wider community of staff and peers.

Communicate ideas, knowledge and concepts using a variety of modes. Professionalism

apply successful strategies to establish a professional network and contacts with external agencies, SMEs, cultural and/or creative organisations and learn how those operate, communicate and how teams are managed.

conduct a live project within a professional external framework of production, commission, funding structures and project management in creative industries

gain substantial knowledge of the legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks that affect cultural production, manipulation, distribution, circulation, and consumption.

carry out various concepts and project management of external research and practice , or creative productions involving sustained independent enquiry;

interact effectively and strategically with third parties, for example through collaboration, collective endeavour and negotiation

MASTERS FINE ART (MFA) In addition to those above for MASTERS Unit 4

Research into and Select relevant and critical key creative partners, organizations or institutions relevant to the professionalization of individual practice

Evidence a methodical and critical engagement with the ethical, economical, cultural, social and other constraints operating in the particular professional context

Initiate and self manage the process of effective negotiation and contracting with a suitable venue/platform for the dissemination of practice.

Evolve individual practice with originality and critical self awareness, informed by the demands of the above negotiations as they emerge.

Negotiate additional relevant learning outcomes Unit 5

Realise and present a significant body of work finished to publishable standards expected by the discipline

Effectively communicate the relevance of current and historical, critical, theoretical and contextual understandings that inform the practice.

Apply in-depth critical understanding of current practice to appraise the significance and impact of the work to discipline.

Coalesce the necessary elements to disseminate a body of work in a professional setting.

Initiate, manage and take responsibility for sustainable development of own ongoing professional practice

Define own learning outcomes (ii) Combined Honours Learning Outcomes Include final learning outcomes for Combined Honours subjects which are offered as a named route, a major subject or a minor subject. N/A (iii) Pass Degree Learning Outcomes N/A

23 Interim Award Learning Outcomes

Postgraduate Certificate Practice

Communicate an understanding of key debates in relation to your field of practice.

Identify and apply appropriate research strategies, contexts and methods.

Articulate an investigative and analytical approach to your body of work.

Critically engage with a varied range of theoretical and/or practical sources

Formulate a framework by which to develop practice individually or collaboratively.

Knowledge




Manage own learning within a study group and wider community of staff and peers.

Communicate ideas, knowledge and concepts using a variety of modes. Postgraduate Diploma Practice

Communicate a conceptual understanding of relevant theories, ideas within the field of practice related to your personal interests within your chosen subject.

Develop your critical understanding of methodologies in relation to your practice.

Initiate and embed risk taking and problem solving in the advancement of practice.

Manage the development of individual/collaborative practice.

Apply a critical framework to engage and develop individual/collaborative. practice. knowledge




Manage own learning within a study group and wider community of staff and peers.

Communicate ideas, knowledge and concepts using a variety of modes. Professionalism




carry out various concepts and project management of external research and practice , or creative productions involving sustained independent enquiry;


24 Teaching/Learning and Assessment Strategy

(i) Curriculum Design The programmes learning and teaching strategy is based on the principle that high quality learning is best achieved when students are:

engaged in authentic, challenging, enquiry-based learning tasks

working individually, collaboratively and where appropriate, with peers in a community of shared practice

are able to reflect on and theorise their learning and when staff:

are engaged in professional practice/research

have a conception of teaching that is focused on facilitating transformative learning maintaining a learning environment that:

provides a secure space in which students can experiment and take risks

provides a collegiate trans-disciplinary environment supported by a multi functional working space and access to a wide variety of generic and specialist technical resources

When the curriculum is designed to:

Be used flexibly with optional choices

Supports specialist depth of study

Is informed by research strengths

Encourages professional contextual experience through which to learn

Develops incremental, iterative and practice based learning/research Learning and Teaching methods include:

The students progress their learning through experiential and individually motivated forms of practice and/or set briefs and prescribed readings and research studies.

Learning opportunities and personal development are provided and supported through:

Tutor-led/group-led group discussions and critiques

One to one, PDP and group tutorials

Staff and visiting lecturer/speaker presentations

Presentations by individuals or project teams to peer group, tutors, and in professional settings Workshops that enable:

practice-based research methodologies

technical skill building

masterclasses by external and internal professionals

ase study research

professional communication and presentation methods

teamworking

project management Assessment Formative assessment Formative assessment processes involve tutor and peer review of student presentations and the revision of work on the basis of feedback. These will take place during the course of a unit prior to a final submission. Formative assessment does not contribute to any grade or mark awarded for the unit. It is intended to evaluate progress and to advise on the strengths and weaknesses in the work to improve upon students ability to evidence the learning outcomes for summative assessment of the unit. Summative assessment Summative assessment occurs on completion of each unit. The mark awarded is based on the level of attainment shown in meeting the learning outcomes for the unit, which are set against the University

Standard Descriptors(USD). These descriptors are matrixed against mark ranges to inform the assessment process and provide the student with an understanding of their level of attainment . Please refer to the Appendix IV Matrix of Grade Attainment Indicators of Assessment Tasks against Unit Learning Outcomes. Students will normally submit work for assessment that has been generated throughout the programme of study, which may include but not limed to; self generated studio output; project outcomes; group work outcomes; written essays; thesis and dissertation; documentary of individual or group presentations, all depending on the relevant appropriate forms of evidence of practice. Self-evaluation as a form of critical refection upon personal learning and development will be a key assessment submission. Other modes of submission are negotiable with the academic tutor. A set of standard grade descriptors is used as a reference point when grades are being determined. Option Units Option units listed in the curriculum structures (section 25) are all approved for delivery, but may not all run in any one academic session. (ii) Programme Specific Assessment Criteria

See Appendix IV Matrix Of Grade Attainment Indicators of Assessment Tasks against Unit Learning Outcomes

25 Programme Structure

(i) Engagement with the Universitys Uniwide Language Provision

Uniwide is not available for Postgraduate programmes.

(ii) Structures, levels, credits, awards, curriculum map of all units (identifying core/option status, credits, pre or co-requisites) potential entry/exit points and progression/award requirements See Appendix VIII for Pathway Diagrams for each distinctive Subject Award

OPTION UNITS Option units listed in the following curriculum structures are all approved for delivery but may not all run in any one academic session.

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN UNIT MAP MA UNITS 180 CREDITS FULL TIME MFA 300 CREDITS FULL TIME O p e n S o u r c e L e c t u r e s

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Negotiated Option 30 credits Contested Territories 30 credits

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Health and Wellbeing 30 credits The Museum and the City the City as Museum 30 credits

Object and Context 30 credits Digital Futures 30 credits Images and Archives 30 credits Making our Futures 30 credits Writing Research and funding proposals 30 credits

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Practice 1: Design Intention 30 Credits

Practice 2: Design Proposition 30 credits

Practice 3: Illustration Major Project 60 credits

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Practice 3: Animation Major Project 60 credits

Practice 3: - Graphic Design and Art Direction Major Project - 60 credits

Practice 3: Interior Design Major Project - 60 credits

Practice 3: Textile Practice Major Project - 60 credits

Practice 3: Embroidery Major Project - 60 credits

Practice 3: Textiles for Fashion Major Project - 60 credits

Practice 3: Womenswear Major Project - 60 credits

Practice 3: Menswear Major Project - 60 credits

Practice 3: Knitwear Major Project - 60 credits

Practice 3: Fashion Graphics Major Project - 60 credits

Practice 3: Design Lab Major Project - 60 credits

Practice 3: Design: Ceramics Major Project - 60 credits

Practice 3: Design: Furniture Major Project - 60 credits

Practice 3: Design: Jewellery Major Project - 60 credits

Practice 3: Design: Glass Major Project - 60 credits

Practice 3: Embroidery Major Project - 60 credits


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Practice 5: realisation and publication

Core Units

Code Status (if applicable)ie - Pre/Co-requisites - Excluded units

Unit Title No of credits

1B7Z9701 Pre-requisite for Practice 2: Design Development

Practice 1: Design Intention 30

1B7Z9702 Pre-requisite for Practice 3: Realisation

Practice 2: Design Proposition 30

1B7Z1903 Pre-requisite for progression to MFA 4

Practice 3: Illustration Major Project 60


Practice 3: Animation Major Project 60


Practice 3: - Graphic Design and Art Direction Major Project

60


Practice 3: Interior Design Major Project 60


Practice 3: Textile Practice Major Project 60


Practice 3: Embroidery Major Project 60


Practice 3: Textiles for Fashion Major Project 60


Practice 3: Womenswear Major Project 60


Practice 3: Menswear Major Project 60


Practice 3: Knitwear Major Project 60


Practice 3: Fashion Graphics Major Project 60


Practice 3: Design Lab Major Project 60


Practice 3: Design: Ceramics Major Project 60


Practice 3: Design: Furniture Major Project 60


Practice 3: Design: Jewellery Major Project 60


Practice 3: Design: Glass Major Project 60

DEPARTMENT OF ART UNIT MAP MA UNITS 180 CREDITS FULL TIME MFA 300 CREDITS FULL TIME O p e n S o u r c e L e c t u r e s

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Object and Context 30 credits Digital Futures 30 credits Images and Archives 30 credits Making our Future 30 credits Writing Research and funding proposals 30 credits


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Museum 30 credits

Object and Context 30 credits Digital Futures 30 credits Women and Surrealism 30 credits Images and Archives 30 credits


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Practice 1: Art: Contemporary Curating, Contemporary

Contemporary Visual Culture, Design Cultures 30 Credits

Practice 2: Art: Contemporary Curating, Contemporary Visual Culture, Design Cultures 30 credits

Practice 3: Art: Contemporary Curating Major Project 60 credits

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Practice 3: Art: Contemporary Visual Culture Major Project 60 credits

Practice 3: Art: Design Culture Major Project - 60 credits


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Practice 1: Art: Working synopsis 30 Credits

Practice 2: Art 30 credits

Practice 3: Art: Fine Art 60 credits

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Practice 3: Art: Collaborative Practice - 60 credits


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1G7Z0701 Pre-requisite for Practice 2:

Practice 1: Art: Working synopsis 30


Practice 2: Art 30

1G7Z0703 Pre-requisite for progression to MFA 4

Practice 3: Art: Fine Art 60


Practice 3: Art: Drawing 60


Practice 3: Art: Collaborative Practice 60

DEPARTMENT OF ART Contemporary Curating, Contemporary Visual Culture, Design Culture UNIT MAP MA UNITS 180 CREDITS FULL TIME MFA 300 CREDITS FULL TIME


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Contemporary Visual Culture, Design Cultures 30 Credits


Contemporary Visual Culture, Design Cultures 30 credits

Practice 3: Art: Contemporary Curating Major Project 60 credits

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Practice 3: Art: Contemporary Visual Culture Major Project 60 credits

Practice 3: Art: Design Culture Major Project - 60 credits

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Practice 1: Art:

Contemporary Curating, Contemporary Visual Culture, Design Cultures

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Contemporary Visual Culture, Design Cultures

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Practice 3: Art: Contemporary Curating Major Project

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Practice 3: Art: Contemporary Visual Culture Major Project

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Practice 3: Art: Design Culture Major Project 60

DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA UNIT MAP MA UNITS 180 CREDITS FULL TIME MFA 300 CREDITS FULL TIME


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Practice 1: Media: Project Synopsis 30 Credits

Practice 2: Media: Project Development 30 credits

Practice 3: Media Culture Major Project 60 credits

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Practice 3: Filmmaking Major Project 60 credits

Practice 3: Photography Major Project - 60 credits


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1H7Z1401 Pre-requisite for Practice 2: Media: Project Development

Practice 1: Media: Project Synopsis 30

1H7Z1402 Pre-requisite for Practice 3

Practice 2: Media: Project Development 30

1H7Z1203 Pre-requisite for progression to MFA 4

Practice 3: Filmmaking Major Project 60


Practice 3: Photography Major Project 60


Practice 3: Media Culture Major Project 60

MFA

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1G7Z9704 Pre-requisite for Practice 5: realisation and publication

Practice 4: contextualising 60

1G7Z9705 Practice 5: realisation and publication 60

Option Units Choose from options listed

1B7Z9707 Co-requisite to Option: Digital Futures 30

1G7Z9701 Option: Contested Territories 30

1B7Z9709 Option: Object and Context 30

1B7Z9708 Option: Health and Wellbeing 30

1B7Z9712 Option: Negotiated Study 30

1G7Z9702 Option: The Museum and the City The City as a Museum

30

1B7Z9713 Images and Archives 30

1E7Z9702 Making our Futures: Ecological Arts and Sustainable Design

30

1E7Z9701 Writing Research and Funding Proposals 30

1B7Z9703 Professional Platforms (strand options) 30

Curriculum Calendar Unit calendars for MA Full time, Part time, MFA Full time and Part time FULL TIME

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FT Unit Practice 1 - 30 credits

Unit Practice 2 30 credits


Optional - 30 credits

Professional Platforms - 30 credits

Extended PP window

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Unit Practice 1 - 30 credits




PT Yr 2


Professional Platforms (part two) - 30 credits

Extended PP window

INCLUDING MFA


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Professional Platforms - 30 credits

Extended PP window


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MFA practice 4 - 60 credits

MFA Practice 5 60 credits

PART TIME MFA


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PT Yr 2


Professional Platforms - 30 credits Extended PP window


PT MFA practice 4 - 60 credits


PT MFA Practice 5 60 credits

26 Personal Development Planning

The programme adheres to a university wide policy and implementation of personal development planning embedded in the learning opportunities and made appropriate to Art, Design, Media and Architecture practices. It references the QAA terms of reference and guidelines provided by MMU CELT.

Students may engage in personal development planning in a variety of ways appropriate to their subject pathway of study. Personal development planning is instigated at the outset by the questions that students are asked to address during self-evaluation at assessment. Reflection upon professional development is embedded into the students engagement with the subject, and its contextualisation. It is supported through tutorial discussion and written feedback upon progress. Through the Professional Platforms unit students will specifically engage with a PDP process by researching, negotiating with and experiencing some form of external partnership, project or work experience which will reflect directly into the development of future career pathways. Students are also asked to reflect upon their experience as part of the assessment and are supported by specialist tutorial.

27 Placement and/or Work-based Learning Activities

The MA award pathway does not have a mandatory requirement for placement learning or work based experience, nor are any units dedicated solely to work experience, or where the experience of working with or in a company directly contributes to assessment grades. However, the Professional Platforms unit offers key opportunities to initiate, participate and/or collaborate with professionalised contexts appropriate to students individual practice. These might include but are not limited to, live projects from city/regional partners, work experience, placement, and internships. While this experience is desirable it is not mandatory and the programme network will seek to provide in-house equivalents through projects and outward facing contexts. If students undertake to have some contact or involvement with external organisations, academic tutors and students will be required to refer to and adhere to the Institutional Code of Practice. Risk assessments are conducted as appropriate. The programme is informed by the QAA and institutional code of Practice for work-based learning as well as the universitys Institutional Code of Practice for Placement Learning in ensuring an appropriate learning environment to achieve the programme learning outcomes when working with external situations. The MFA award pathway requires an element of professional engagement outside of the institution in order to realise the level of professional engagement necessary to achieve the learning outcomes for the award. These may be through a commission; collaborative partner; external; project or as part of an extended creative team. These contexts and situations are identified and pursued by the student with the support of the teaching team. Individual negotiation and compliance with risk assessment is embedded in the professionalised level of learning outcome for this award and as such the responsibility is very much given over to you with teaching team supervision. While the external venue/situation is highly desirable the programme will endeavour to provide a suitable in-house experience through equivalent contexts where possible for instance via the Holden Gallery, University Press etc.

28 Programme Specific Admission Requirements If these are standard University admission requirements indicate this by including Standard University Admission Requirements. If different from standard, provide details for each award in addition to programme level requirements.

Admission to the programme is based on the reasonable expectation that the student will be able to fulfil the objectives of the programme and achieve the standard required for the award. The programme admissions regulations set out below shall be subject to such policies on entry requirements as the Academic Board may from time to time determine. All applicants shall be considered having regard for the Universitys equal opportunities policy and such anti-discrimination legislation as may be in force. Candidates must have a sufficient command of the language(s) in which the programme is taught to be able to meet the requirements of the programme in every respect.

The programme admissions regulations and entry requirements comply with the Universitys policy, regulations and institutional code of practice on recruitment and admissions, and the Policy for the Accreditation of Prior Learning

Appendix VII outlines the Recruitment & Admissions Strategy.

29 Approved Variations/Exemptions from University Regulations

None

30 Programme Management Arrangements Indicate any additional responsibilities over and above those outlined in the Programme Management Section of the Academic Regulations and Procedures Handbook in particular how any approved collaborative partner arrangements will feed into the home MMU programme management arrangements.

The Manchester School of Art Taught Postgraduate Network in Art, Design and Media is a programme network that is managed both across the departments in the School of Art and from within each department to which subject awards belong. The Postgraduate Network adheres to University requirements for the management of programme delivery in terms of the operation of programme committees and Examination boards. Programme Committee The Programme Committee will consist of the following members:

Programme Network Leader (Chair)

Head of Department (or equivalent) (ex officio)

Dean of Faculty (ex officio)

Postgraduate Programme Leaders

Postgraduate Unit Leaders

Members of full-time and part-time staff teaching on the Programme

3 Student representative(s) elected from each level of the full-time route

3 Student representative(s) elected from each level of the part-time route

Additional membership categories may be approved through programme approval/review/modification arrangements as appropriate to the nature of the programme (for example representatives from the library, Academic Secretarys Office, careers, link tutors or other staff required or recommended as a consequence of collaborative, PSRB or placement learning arrangements).

Assessment Board The Assessment Board shall comprise:

Dean of Faculty (ex-officio) who shall be Chair

Postgraduate Network Co-ordinator

Heads of Departments (or equivalent) of Manchester School of Art

Postgraduate unit leaders

Internal Examiners (defined as those staff, both full and part-time associated with assessment which are the responsibility of the Board

Such other co-opted members as the Board may consider it appropriate to co-opt for a specific purpose.

http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/entry-requirements/http://www.mmu.ac.uk/academic/casqe/regulations/docs/APL_procedure.pdf

The subject External Examiners appointed for the network

The Award External Examiner appointed for the network of awards The Chairman of the Assessment Board shall be the Dean of Faculty. The Dean may nominate one of the Faculty Senior Management Group to chair the meeting in his absence. Treatment of Extenuating/Mitigating Circumstances Student extenuating/mitigating circumstances shall be addressed by the Faculty Exceptional Factors Panels according to University regulations. The Exceptional Factors Panels shall consider, individually, each submission made by a student. On the basis of the evidence presented with the submission, the Exceptional Factors Panels shall decide whether a claim made for extenuating circumstances be accepted and, if so, what recommendations it shall make to the Assessment Board. Only in exceptional cases should details be revealed to the full Board and only with the students written permission.

31 Staff Responsibilities indicate additional responsibilities over and above those outlined in the Programme Management Section of the Academic Regulations and Procedures Handbook in particular include details of responsibilities relating to any approved collaborative partner associated with the MMU home programme.

The following role outlines are intended as indicative of the range of responsibilities & requirements of staff to deliver the postgraduate network and as such may be adapted for purpose on a departmental basis. Staff may also have a number of combined roles. Postgraduate Network Leader

Chair the Postgraduate Programme Network Committee

Provide academic leadership and overview of network health

Continue to strategically develop the postgraduate network dynamic

Capitalise on shared opportunities/economies across the postgraduate community including Architecture and Research Degrees

The schools postgraduate representative within the University.

Advise upon internal and external factors affecting Taught Postgraduate Programme (Codes of Practice, level descriptors, university mechanisms etc)

Liaise with and coordinate regular development meetings with the Postgraduate Programme Leaders

Liaise with and coordinate regular development meetings with the Directors of Study of Manchester School of Art

Coordinate bids and seek outside support for funding or scholarships for postgraduate students

Co-ordinate a postgraduate advisory board

Participate as a member of the Operational Management Group

Report to and participate in the Faculty Executive Group

Coordinate and take responsibility for recruitment and promotion of Postgraduate Programmes, including Overseas

Oversee optional and professional platforms units

Management and/or co-ordination of space, resources and budgets Postgraduate Department Co-ordinators

Co-ordinating the functions of the departmental Taught Postgraduate Programme units

Provide academic leadership

Develop the learning opportunities and programme at a postgraduate level.

Liaise with and coordinate regular development meetings with the Postgraduate Unit leaders/pathway tutors

Be responsible for ensuring the exercise of Quality Mechanisms related to Taught Postgraduate Programme and coordinating preparation of material for internal and external review and validation

Contribute to effective marketing strategies

Be responsible for effective admissions processes

Conduct Research and contribute to the Research strategies of the Manchester School of Art

Coordinate and take responsibility for recruitment to Postgraduate Programmes, including Overseas

Undertake tutorial and teaching responsibilities

To organise and be responsible for the quality and suitability of the activities of Pathway/unit leaders and cognate practice support groups

Any other reasonable, relevant and pertinent duty as determined through negotiation with the Directors of Study and Postgraduate Network Leader

Postgraduate Pathway/Unit Leader

To provide academic leadership

To provide unit leadership, coordination and delivery, unit monitoring and evaluation

To provide programme co-ordination support to the Postgraduate network coordinator and Departmental Programme Co-ordinator through regular development meetings

Participate in and report to Postgraduate Programme Committee

To monitor and ensure appropriate Learning Outcomes

To ensure that Learning Opportunities relate appropriately to Unit Learning Outcomes.

To ensure that Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria are appropriate to test for defined Learning Outcomes

To ensure that the Learning Outcomes are assessed according to the Assessment Criteria at an appropriate level

To take responsibility for the Quality of the Unit

To participate in the development and review of the above

To identify staff development needs in relation to the programme

To improve recruitment

To monitor and improve the student experience

To maintain a working relationship and liaise with the development of Research Degrees

To Research

To develop access to existent and emerging sources of knowledge

To develop and communicate subject-specific expertise

To maintain a liaison with Undergraduate Programme Leaders

To decide upon appropriate Specialist Tutors for students and liaise with Undergraduate Programme Leaders

To inform Specialist/Personal Tutors of their responsibilities Postgraduate Tutor

To support and advise the student upon their study from a specialist perspective

To support and advise the student upon their academic progress

To be a point of contact for the student on pastoral issues

To take into account the programme of study aims of the student

To monitor the Personal Development Plan of the student in relation to the other aspects of Practice.

To provide a tutorial report of any meeting with the student

To attend Progress Reviews upon request from the Students tutor

To contribute to the assessment of a student upon request from the Unit Leader

32 Student Support Strategy

Academic Counselling

From the outset of the programme, Students are allocated a personal tutor, who looks after their academic welfare. Tutorials take place where the students progress on the programme is discussed. Each tutorial is recorded and logged on the students file with a copy to be contained in the students personal file.

Pastoral Care Personal tutors are also the main source for students pastoral care. Normally, they are the first approached if students need advice or help with personal problems, or any other matters that may be adversely affecting their ability to undertake the programme. If for any reason students prefer to talk to another member of staff they are encouraged to feel free to approach them or the Programme Leader.

Tutorials Tutorials are frequently carried out, either on a one to one, staff to student basis, or in a peer group situation. Tutorials provide a valuable opportunity for students to have an in-depth discussion on their work. The student or the relevant tutor(s) conducting the tutorial make a record of tutorials. These records are kept in the student file for reference and to assist in the recording of student progress. The student will keep a copy for their own Learning Record. Students may have access to their own records on request.

Faculty Student Support If a member of the staff team cannot help, or the student wishes to talk to someone outside the programme the Faculty Student Support Officer is a first point of contact if students have any questions about studying at MMU or living in Manchester. The Faculty Student Support Officer can advise students on a range of issues related to university life and can also signpost students to other relevant sources of information and advice around the campus and the City, as appropriate. The following is a list of ways that the Student Support Officer can help students:

finding your way around campus and Manchester

managing your time

presentation skills

reflective journals

research

essay writing

exam tips

dealing with stress

getting the best from your course

anything else you would like to talk about.

The Student Support Officer is available to meet with students by appointment on a one-to-one basis, in confidence, and also runs study skills workshops throughout the year.

Disabled Students Students who have a disability or a Specific Learning Difficulty, such as dyslexia, and might need support with their studies are encouraged to seek advice from Student Support Services, at the earliest opportunity. Student Support Services provides a comprehensive advisory, assessment and support service to students with disabilities.

Students who find they need some extra help when faced with the demands of Higher Education will be helped by a Learning Development Adviser who will use medical evidence and an initial assessment to identify needs and suggest strategies which may prove helpful. The adviser will produce a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) with the student, which identifies to teaching staff his/her

support needs and advises them of any reasonable adjustments they may need to make. The PLP is then sent to the Programme Leader or Administrative Officer (with the students permission).

Once the students needs have been assessed it may be possible to apply for Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) from the students Local Education Authority. DSA funds can provide study related human support such as a dyslexia tutor, library assistant or (British Sign Language) BSL interpreter. They can also cover the costs of any specialist equipment or technology support the student may need. Learner Development Service can advise students on this and the process for receiving support via the DSA.

Dyslexia Guidelines

Dyslexia principally affects reading and writing, but it can affect general organisational ability, time keeping, following instructions, co-ordination, sense of direction, reading maps and can impact on the ability to pronounce long words. If students think they might be dyslexic Student Support Services can offer initial screening assessments and if appropriate a referral to an Educational Psychologist.

Dyslexia, dyspraxia and other Specific Learning Difficulties are all considered to be disabilities in the context of Higher Education. Students with these difficulties may be eligible to apply for Disabled Students Allowances (DSA). Further information can be found from The Disability Service.

Proctoring

This describes the activity of students informally teaching, demonstrating and exchanging information with each other. Although this is done informally, students may wish to set up their own activities such as workshops and/or study groups.

Personal Development Planning

There are at least one, and usually two, PDP tutorials for each student per academic year.

33 Student Evaluation

Student Feedback on their educational experience of the programme is gathered both nationally through the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey(PTES) and at programme level through Student/Staff consultative Committee which meets every term hence three times a year and through unit evaluation. Student feedback and evaluation is overseen by the ProVice-Dean with responsibility for student experience and informs the programme/network continuous improvement plan(CIP). CIP is monitored and updated three times a year through the Postgraduate Network programmes committee.

The Student/Staff Consultative Committee is composed of a majority of students in relation to staff. It is student-led and gathers issues from the wider student body for the student representatives to then forward for consideration as Student Matters by the Postgraduate Programme Committee. It, therefore, meets prior to the Postgraduate Programme Committee.

Student feedback is sought at every stage of the programme by means of unit evaluation feedback. Feedback from this information informs adjustments to delivery, content and management of units and the programme as a whole.

A representative group of students meet informally with External Examiners and provide feedback on the programme in every aspect. This directly informs immediate feedback to the programme team and their annual written reports. Issues raised are then brought forward through the annual monitoring and Quality Improvement Plans for direct action.

http://www.mmu.ac.uk/sas/studentservices/learner-development

34 Engagement with Employers

The programme offers students the opportunity to experience, apply and firmly embed appropriate forms of professionalisation to the subject of studies through close links with the local/national cultural industries sector, potential employers and stakeholders. This ambition builds upon past proven good practice established through the now amalgamated postgraduate programmes as well as extending the success of the school wide Unit X in its second year within the undergraduate programmes. The programme intends to convene an employer advisory panel from across the regional cultural industries sector that will compliment the programme scope and also act as advisors across the programme on employability in the curriculum. In addition the development of existing external partners and their sponsorship through the projects they bring to the School of Art will be acknowledged by setting up a 'College of Sponsors'. The aim will be to develop and expand these valuable links into the professions encouraging partners to present projects, themes and issues to the Design Lab, Media Lab, Professional Platforms Unit and the programme in general. Whilst not solely a placement scheme, a key feature of the course is the Professional Platforms unit that will build upon the success of the Media Lab Professional Links unit and Design Lab networks. There is a legacy of contacts made, and agreement for support by, an expanding network of regional cultural galleries, other media organisations and others in the fields of Photography, Media Arts and Film. The intention will be to expand this network to bring in contacts across the breadth of the sector and build upon exiting links, we have with: The Arts Council England, Crafts Council, the Design Initiative, the Cultural Industries Development Agency, Manchester City Council, Anthony Burgess Foundation, the Tate, Liverpool, Cornerhouse, Manchester; the City Art Galleries Manchester; Castlefield Gallery Manchester, The Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester, FACT in Liverpool,, Redeye Gallery, Folly in Lancaster, The Henry Moore Institute in Leeds. The nature of the projects that students will engage in with the organisations is determined according to individual practice, the organisation, and the collaborative nature of a group. So whilst this might be conventional work experience, it may also be an exhibition project for an individual or a group. For some students, the nature of the professional platform will be determined with other external organisations according to the nature of the practice, e.g. filmmakers who may wish to establish links with production companies, equipment suppliers or funders, Textile designers who may wish a period of work experience within a design studio, Whatever the nature, the universitys institutional code of practice for placement learning (2003, later revised) has been consulted, along with the QAAs 2007 document on work based and placement learning. The university is responsible for providing a safe environment, and we will ensure that reasonable steps have been taken to demonstrate this by visiting the placement location, or other means if this is not practicable.

35 Points of Reference

Internal

University Policy documents:

University Mission and Strategic Aims

Programme Approval, Review and Modification Procedures outlined on the Centre for Academic Standards & Quality Enhancement website

Relevant University Assessment Regulations for Programmes of Study - Postgraduate

University Curriculum Framework - Taught Postgraduate

MMU Strategy for Learning, Teaching and Assessment

Institutional Code of Practice for the Assessment of Students

University Standards Descriptors

Universitys Equality and Diversity policy

University guidance on collaborative provision

University Academic Ethics Framework

Student Engagement Policy

Programme Handbooks

Management of Programme Delivery

Policy for Accreditation of Prior Learning

ICP for Placement and Work-based Learning

ICP for Collaborative Provision

Recruitment and Admissions Policy

Programme Specific Information:

Previous Programme Approval/Review/Modification Report (4&5 March 2013)

Staff Research

Departmental Professional/Industrial Advisory Committees

Staff/Student Liaison Committees

External

QAA Subject Benchmark statement

QAA Framework for HE Qualifications

QAA Quality Code

External Examiner reports

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of a Programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he take full advantage of the learning opportunities provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, curriculum content, teaching/learning, assessment methods for each unit and on the Programmes relationship to QAA Subject Benchmark Statements may be found in the student handbook for the Programme. The accuracy of the information in this document is reviewed periodically by the University and may be subject to verification by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.

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APPENDIX I MATRIX OF PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES AGAINST MASTERS LEVEL BENCHMARKS

Master's degrees are awarded to students who have demonstrated:

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f

stud

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Practice

Demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of their practice in context to the forefront of their relevant chosen discipline, field of study or area of professional practice

X X X

Apply established and potentially originate innovative methods for the development and synthesis of ideas and practice

X X X X

The negotiation and realisation of a coherent body of work demonstrating independence and imagination in its execution

X X X X X

Initiate and progress strategic relationships with peers, university staff and professionals for the sustainable development of their practice

X X

Communicate clearly a conceptual and critical self-reflective understanding of their practice to a range of audiences through the selection of appropriate media

X X

Knowledge

Research, define and record ideas, and areas of knowledge and understanding of selected topics, issues, concepts that would include problems and areas of uncertainty around chosen themes

X X

Establish and critically evaluate methods for the development of knowledge

X X

Apply critical and theoretically informed understandings to specific forms of practice X

To manage own learning within a study group and wider community of staff and peers X X X

Communicate ideas, knowledge and concepts using a variety of modes X X

Professionalism


X


X X


X

carry out various concepts and project management of external research and practice, or creative productions involving sustained independent enquiry

X X


X X

MFA

Master's degrees are awarded to students who have demonstrated:

A system

atic un

derstan

din

g of kn

ow

ledge, an

d a

critical awaren

ess of cu

rrent p

rob

lems an

d/o

r new

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f wh

ich is at, o

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rmed

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forefro

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f their acad

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r area of p

rofessio

nal p

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mp

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nd

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f techn

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wn

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r advan

ced

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ality in th

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nd

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and

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Professionalism

Research into and Select relevant and critical key creative partners, organizations or institutions relevant to the professionalization of individual practice

x x x x x x

Evidence a methodical and critical engagement with the ethical, economical, cultural, social and other constraints operating in the particular professional context

x x x

Initiate and self manage the process of effective negotiation and contracting with a suitable venue/platform for the dissemination of practice.

x x x x x

Evolve individual practice with originality and critical self awareness, informed by the demands of the above negotiations as they emerge.

x x x x x

Negotiate additional relevant learning outcomes x x x x x

Realisation of practice

Realise and present a significant body of work finished to publishable standards expected by the discipline

x x x

Effectively communicate the relevance of current and historical, critical, theoretical and contextual understandings that inform the practice.

x x x

Apply in-depth critical understanding of current practice to appraise the significance and impact of the work to discipline.

x x x x x

Coalesce the necessary elements to disseminate a body of work in a professional setting.

x x x x x x

Initiate, manage and take responsibility for sustainable development of own ongoing professional practice

x x x x

Define your own learning outcomes

x x x x

APPENDIX II and III combined MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES MAPPED WITH ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES and against Employability and Sustainability outcomes

Unit title Unit learning outcomes Unit assessment strategies Employability and Sustainability outcomes

Generic to all units below:

Practice 1: Design Intention Practice 1: Media Synopsis Practice 1: Art: Synopsis

Practice 1: Art: Contemporary Curating, Contemporary Visual Culture , Design Cultures

Presentation of a body of work 100%

Identify and apply appropriate research strategies, contexts and methods.

2,5,6,8

Articulate an investigative and analytical approach to your body of work

1,3,8

Critically engage with a varied range of theoretical and/or practical sources

1,6

Formulate a framework by which to develop practice individually or collaboratively.

8

Specific to

: Practice 1: Design Intention Communicate an understanding of key contexts and debates in relation to your design practice.

.

1,2,6,

Situate your design intentions in relation to the broader discipline.

8

Specific to: Practice 1: Media Synopsis Communicate understanding through application of the audio, visual and verbal conventions through which sounds, images, texts and digital products generate meaning

1,2,6,

Investigate and articulate ideas and employ visual and conceptual experimentation to produce imaginative creative and text works

6

Specific to: Practice 1: Art: Synopsis

Communicate an understanding of key debates in relation to the field of Contemporary Art practice

1,2,6,

Begin to visualise critical thinking to generate a body of practical work.

6

Specific to: Practice 1: Art: Contemporary Curating, Contemporary Visual Culture , Design Cultures

Communicate an understanding of key debates in relation to the study of Curating and Visual and Design Cultures

1,2,6,

Develop a working interdisciplinary research practice suitable for the study of curating and design and Contemporary Visual Culture s

6


Practice 2: Design Proposition Practice 2: Media Project Development Practice 2: Art: Proposition


Communicate a conceptual understanding of relevant theories, ideas within the field of practice related to your personal interests within your chosen subject.


1,2,3,5,6,8

Develop your critical understanding of methodologies in relation to your practice.

1,2,5,6,8

Initiate and embed risk taking and problem solving in the advancement of practice

1,2,3,6,8

Manage the development of individual/collaborative practice

2,4,

Application of a critical framework to engage and develop individual/collaborative practice.

2,5,6,8,9

Specific to:

Practice 2: Design Proposition

Communicate a conceptual understanding of relevant theories, ideas within the field of design practice related to your personal interests within your chosen subject.

1,2,6,

Position personal practice within the contemporary design arena.

8

Practice 2: Media Project Development Communicate understanding of narrative processes and modes of representation at work in media productions, and how images, texts and sounds generate meaning.

1,2,6,

Use imaginative visual languages to investigate explore and progress ideas and employ visual and conceptual experimentation to produce imaginative creative practice/theoretical based research

6

Practice 2: Art: Proposition Communicate a conceptual understanding of relevant theories and ideas within the field of Contemporary Art practice related to your personal interests within your chosen subject.

1,2,6,

Build upon visual and critical thinking to further develop a body of practical work

6


Communicate a conceptual understanding of relevant theories, ideas within the field of curating and design

and Contemporary Visual Culture which is related to your personal interests and chosen subject

1,2,6,

Ability to apply an interdisciplinary working practice to

the fields of curating and design and Contemporary Visual Culture

6


Practice 3: Animation Major Project Practice 3: Illustration Major Project Practice 3: Graphic Design and Art Direction Major Project Practice 3: Interior Design Major Project Practice 3: Textile Practice Major Project Practice 3: Embroidery Major Project Practice 3: Textiles for Fashion Major Project Practice 3: Fashion: Womenswear Major Project Practice 3: Fashion: Menswear Major Project Practice 3: Fashion: Knitwear Major Project Practice 3: Fashion Graphics Major Project Practice 3: Design: Lab Major Project Practice 3: Design: Ceramics Major Project Practice 3: Design: Jewellery Major Project Practice 3: Design: Glass Major Project Practice 3: Design: Furniture Major Project

Demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of a personal practice in context with the forefront of its relevant design context, field of study or area of professional practice


1,2,3,5,6,8


6,8


3,4,5


3,5,7,9

Communicate clearly a conceptual and critical self-reflective understanding of your practice to a range of audiences through the selection of appropriate media.

3,7,9

Position personal practice within the contemporary design arena that realises or challenges existing creative design practices and traditions.

1,3,5,


Practice 3: Filmmaking Major Project Practice 3: Photography Major Project Practice 3: Media Culture Major Project

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the professional, technical and formal choices that realise or challenge existing creative media practices and traditions.

6,5,8,9


6,8


3,4,5


3,5,7,9


3,7,9

Use imaginative visual/performative languages to investigate and articulate ideas and employ visual and conceptual experimentation to produce imaginative creative and text works

3,5,6,7,8,9


Practice 3: Art: Fine Art Practice 3: Art: Drawing Practice 3: Art: Collaborative Practice

Demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of practice in context at the forefront of relevant chosen discipline, within the field of contemporary Art

2,3,5,8,9


6,8


3,4,5


3,5,7,9


3,7,9

Articulate a critical position in relation to the wider field of art practice.

3,9


Practice 3: Art: Contemporary Curating Major Project

Practice 3: Art: Contemporary Visual Culture Major Project Practice 3: Art Design Cultures Major Project

Demonstrate the ability to deliver an integrated curatorial strategy or theoretical project within a contemporary institutional or cultural field

1,2,3,5,9


6,8


3,4,5


3,5,7,9

Communicate clearly a conceptual and critical self-reflective understanding of your practic

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