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VCO403: Individual Experimental Practice

Module Title	Individual Experimental Practice
Module Code	VCO403
Module Tutor	Nick Pride
School	Art and Design
CAT Points	30
Level of Study	7
Pre-requisites	Before taking this module you must pass VCO401
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	This practical module challenges students to apply experimental approaches drawn from experience of cross-disciplinary work. It provides an important bridge between previous experience and future objectives providing a foundation for research and conceptualisation that will inform thinking, preparation and resolution for the final Masters module. Students develop a proposal that will demonstrate the creative extension of their individual practice They will be encouraged to take risks and not to follow a safe route in achieving objectives. The module invites students to challenge their discipline and its apparent strictures.
Indicative Syllabus	The module builds on VCO401 and with that experience of cross disciplinary working students should feel free to experiment, to be innovative and provocative; to question existing practice, but to do so from a critically informed position. A written proposal, including research and methodologies for realising and presenting finished work will provide the basis for the learning agreement to be signed off by tutor. The student may choose to continue to realize work through cross-disciplinary practice. There is alternatively the option to work predominantly in one discipline. However, this type of proposal will need to demonstrate integration and application of thinking and techniques acquired through a cross- disciplinary approach and demonstrating an evolution of previous practice.
Learning Outcomes	On successful completion of the module the student should be able to: confidently formulate a challenging and creative project proposal structure a theoretically informed argument and demonstrate the ability to synthesise information and argue alternative approaches to Visual Communication challenge established practice, demonstrate originality and a sophisticated ability to adapt, develop and apply new skills or procedures, implement a range of advanced practical skills competently and appropriately work autonomously, and with others to employ innovative conceptual, creative and technical skills to realise negotiated project outcomes. communicate a reflective and critical stance towards their own work and others in order to improve practice to consider and employ a range of strategies for appropriate presentation and dissemination of visual communications in relation to the target audience to work to deadlines and maintain effective time management skills
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff / student contact: 20% (lectures, tutorials, workshops) Student directed learning: 80% Total study time: 300hrs
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 15% Coursework: Standard: 1350 words or equivalent 002: 70% Coursework: Portfolio: 6300 words or equivalent 003: 15% Coursework: Standard: 1350 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements	None
Indicative Resources	The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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