Theory as Practice 1 - TFD1413

Assessment 1: Focused classwork observations

The module is delivered over two terms and includes formative assessment by means of observation and performance in seminar sessions.

Focused classwork observations.

Assessment 1: Portfolio

A Theory as Practice Portfolio comprising:
8000 word equivalent project with written and design elements, broken down into 4000 word equivalent essay and 4000 word equivalent design outcome. The Theory as Practice portfolio will be illustrated and APA referenced, with a bibliography of key texts.

Portfolio

Welcome to Theory as Practice 1. This module introduces you to vital discourses and debates surrounding the history, influences, production and critical reception of visual communication. It also introduces you to academic writing, and approaches to research across a spectrum of topics relating to visual communication, as well as methods of critical analysis. The module explores and introduces contemporary theory as practice, with reference to a wide range of contemporary and historic artefacts, images, films and texts. You will learn to recognise and understand key conventions and contexts and create concepts useful to both your studio practice and for your theory assignments. Through these assignments you will develop and then test your confidence and ability to demonstrate your understanding of, and engagement with, contemporary practice and visual, material and digital cultures. This module will help you to build confidence in information gathering, theoretical discussion and comparative analysis of diverse subjects and themes, within a written academic format.

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TFD1413 - Theory as Practice 1

Theory as Practice 1

be able to demonstrate research and study skills through engagement with lectures/seminars/workshops and present them in a contextual portfolio.

be able to understand and engage with critical discourses and debates as represented in a variety of formats.

be able to understand basic models of criticism and apply them to projects, written formats and debates.

be able to identify, discuss and appraise key contexts and conventions influencing contemporary design.

be able to plan, produce and evaluate valid outcomes to meet deadlines. 

be able to manage your studies independently to achieve goals; and collaborate in groups to produce events. 

be able to make effective use of library research tools and ICT resources.

be able to use basic critical models for description, interpretation and analysis of your own work and the Graphic Design work of others. (For Graphic Design students).

be able to use basic critical models for description, interpretation and analysis of your own work and the convergence of Graphic Design and Animation in the work of others. (For Graphic Design & Animation students).