Module Details
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Title CRITIQUES AND COMMUNICATION IN THE VISUAL ARTS AND ARCHITECTURE
Code ARCH412
Coordinator Ms E Curtin
Architecture
E.Curtin@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

The aims of the module relate to the skills and techniques needed to undertake the three elements required to make a seminar paper presentation and a conference poster presentation:

To develop techniques used in writing a paper abstract that conveys ideas clearly and concisely.

To discuss how to present research information and ideas clearly to an audience using the spoken word and relevant technology.

To develop techniques to present research information and ideas clearly in the form of a conference poster.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate  knowledge and skills relating to the preparation of seminar abstracts.

(LO2) Demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to presentation of seminar papers to a general audience.

(LO3) Demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to presentation of a conference poster for specialist readers.

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice.

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral.

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written.

(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - visual.

(S5) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills).

(S6) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Communicating for audience.

(S7) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis.

Syllabus
 

The main components will be:

Preparation of two seminar paper abstracts, of increasing length and detail.

Preparing and delivering two seminar presentations to students and staff, involved with the MA programme.

Preparing a conference poster for a broader audience in the School.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: As there will be personal direction as part of the contact time the contact time may vary a little with class size.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   24

         24
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 126
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  Short Abstract 150-2    10       
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  Short Seminar Presen    10       
Assessment 3 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  Abstract 300-350 wor    20       
Assessment 4 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  Conference Poster 40    40       
Assessment 5 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  Verbal & Visual Pres    20       

Recommended Texts
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