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 2018-19 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.

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

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

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

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate  knowledge and skills relating to t he preparation of seminar abstracts.


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

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


Syllabus
1  The main components will be:

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

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

3. Preparing a cofnerence poster for a broader aduience in the School.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Seminar -

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)   As there will be personal direction as part of the contact time the contact time may vary a little with class size.
  		         
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
Coursework  Short Abstract 150-2  1  10  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 
Coursework  Short Seminar Presen  1  10  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 2 
Coursework  Abstract 300-350 wor  1  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 3 
Coursework  Conference Poster 40  1  40  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 4 
Coursework  Verbal & Visual Pres  1  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 5 Notes (applying to all assessments) First seminar abstract Abstract of 100-150 words First seminar presentation 3 minute seminar presentation with questions and immediate feedback / group discussion. Second seminar abstract Abstract of 300-350 words Second seminar presentation 10-15minutes based on standard conference presentation with questions and immediate feedback / reflective group discussion. Conference Poster with short presentation eg. 3mins and immediate feedback. Length of presentations may be adjusted slightly depending on group size.  

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
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