Fine Art with Learning and Teaching in Higher Education MA

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 A B KINGSTON UNIVERSITY NATURE OF THE AWARD Awarding Institution: Kingston University Programme Accredited by: with HEA accreditation Final Award(s): Master of Arts with HEA accreditation Intermediate Award(s): PG Certificate PG Diploma Field Title: MA Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education FHEQ Level for the final award Masters Credit rating by level: 180 credits at Level JACS code: W100 X100 QAA Benchmark Statement(s): N/A Minimum Period of Registration: Maximum Period of Registration: F/T – year F/T – years Faculty: Art, Design & Architecture School: School of Fine Art Location: Knights Park & Millennium House Date Specification Produced Date Specification Revised: April 2008 August 2011 P/T – years P/T – years FEATURES OF THE FIELD Title: MA Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education The field is available in the following form: Full Field Modes of Delivery The Course is offered in the following pattern: Full time Part time Page of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Features of the Field The MA Fine Art with L&T in HE is an innovative programme that embeds pedagogy within the specific field of Fine Art practice It gives participants the opportunity to study Fine Art at MA level integrated with modules delivered by the Academic Development Centre as part of Kingston University's PgCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Participants develop a professional standard within their field of study through a rigorous theoretical and practical examination of the production, reception and dissemination of contemporary fine art teaching, learning and making The course promotes an in-depth and robust interrogation of Fine Art pedagogy through the interrelated roles of teacher, learner and practitioner and situates itself at the forefront of current debate re-framing educational activity as artistic practice Guided by Fine Art Mentors participants experience all aspects of academic life, acquiring useful networks and contacts, gaining an understanding of how Higher Education operates and appreciating the significance of Fine Art research in pursuing an academic career Upon successful completion of the 60 credits of modules coded ‘LT’, the course awards participants with HEA accreditation which is increasingly a requirement for teachers in Higher Education Participants join the teaching team on the BA undergraduate Fine Art course and undertake supervised teaching corresponding to specific areas covered in the L&T modules Participants teach across all years, run a self-initiated Subject Workshop and take part in seminars, assessments and course planning and development The School of Fine Art at Kingston University has a thriving MA in Art and Space, a newly developed MA European Art Practice and a reputable and long established undergraduate course in BA Fine Art In addition Kingston University has a well established PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education accredited by the Higher Education Academy The School has established 'The Centre for Useless Splendour', a contemporary art research centre based at the Stanley Picker Gallery, which provides an intellectual and creative milieu for innovation in Fine Art and related activities The MA Fine Art with L&T in HE builds on these successes to offer a course that supports the development of a research culture in Higher Education pedagogy in relation to contemporary art practice Each participant has an individual Fine Art Mentor who is an experienced and professional practitioner and teacher from the School of Fine Art The Mentor acts as supervisor, educator and supporter helping the mentee to comprehend the culture of Fine Art education and practice and ensures that teaching practices relate to the personal development plan (PDP) and concerns of the individual participant The Mater’s Project module allows the participant to develop a project that integrates ideas, models and processes from the previous modules From the outset participants are introduced to the culture of the 'production office' which they share with MA Fine Art students within the school The 'production office' Page of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY acts as a base and a collaborative working space in which ideas are tested, shared and disseminated and provides a focus for the development of a sophisticated interdisciplinary research culture Participants are required to make their research public and will consider the implications of diverse forms of dissemination such as exhibitions, interventions, publications, websites and events They will address the notion of collaboration in relation to their art production and teaching with an emphasis on learning from practice through dialogue (peer group feedback, seminars tutorials, group discussions) The course will develop strong support networks and affinities with the new MA Design with L & T in HE as participants from both courses will be taught L & T modules together Participants will also be part of a Faculty of Art and Design learning and teaching community comprising professional art and design staff including teaching fellowship and holders of PGCerts in L&T and MAs in pedagogic areas The Faculty has both a designated L&T and Blended Learning Coordinator who work closely with the ADC in the University The Faculty also has a Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning project in the School of Surveying and a National Teaching Fellow in Landscape Architecture The course emphasises a European perspective in art practice and education In 1999 members of the EU initiated the Bologna Process which intends to create a European Higher Education Area by 2010, in which students can benefit from smooth recognition procedures Through our Erasmus links with European institutions the course aims to experience and appreciate the implications of this process, consider different approaches to teaching and extend the scope of teaching opportunities and networks A major European city will be the focal point for a study visit of educational establishments, collections and museums The MA Fine Art with L & T in HE is suitable for graduates in Fine Art, who are interested in integrating and developing their contemporary art practice alongside the practice and principles of teaching in Higher Education to a professional standard The participant will develop the relevant professional skills to disseminate their ideas, document working processes and deliver contemporary art and models of teaching and learning in different contexts C EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE FIELD The overall aim of this course is to create a supportive learning environment for full time and part time students that will enable each participant to achieve his or her potential through the study and practice of Fine Art and Fine Art education within a European context exploring the potential for creative engagement with a wide variety of spaces, places and institutions in both urban and rural contexts Page of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY The course offers participants the opportunity to investigate relationships between Fine Art practice and education and develop methodologies and approaches to supporting a career in Fine Art practice through professional accreditation, practical experience and access to a vibrant network of practitioners, educators and writers across Europe In particular the field aims to:         D Develop the roles of both learner and teacher in a way that will enhance the exploration of pedagogic issues related to individual practice and support committed practitioners in developing their careers Develop a professional and authoritative knowledge of a critical, historical and contemporary context of European Fine Art practice and its relationship to education Investigate the processes of learning, teaching, assessment and curriculum development and support the development of a research culture in Higher Education pedagogy Award Higher Education Authority professional accreditation and provide teaching experience on the BA Fine Art course at Kingston University that will assist employment in teaching at HE level Enable participants to understand academic research culture and interact with a growing practice and education based research culture within the School, Faculty and University Develop independent research, critical self-awareness and personally focused learning strategies Provide a structure that will enable participants to develop collaborative and interdisciplinary working strategies to extend and encourage the exchange of ideas with European practitioners, institutions and organizations Develop professional skills necessary to make work public and support employment through exhibition, documentation, virtual environments, publishing, and public art/education projects LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE FIELD On successful completion of the field all participants will have: Knowledge and Understanding       An in-depth understanding of the practical, theoretical, and critical issues involved in contemporary Fine Art practice and education An in-depth understanding of the processes of learning and teaching, assessment and curriculum development in HE Experience of professional public practice in terms of exhibition, projects, documentation, outreach and promotion An understanding of research culture within academic institutions The ability to identify, promote and negotiate collaborations, partnerships and support from outside bodies and institutions An in-depth understanding of the relationship between audience and artwork Page of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12   KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Skills necessary for further research in theoretical and practical fields An in-depth knowledge of a wide range of professional and emergent European organizations engaged in developing new roles and strategies for contemporary Fine Art and education Cognitive Skills    Extensive research skills of a high level An ability to research and present self initiated work and educational projects of a high level in response to current issues in European contemporary Fine Art practice Developed skills as independent, creative teachers, learners and practitioners Practical Skills In addition to the key skills below, participants are given opportunities to:      Research and identify the range of professional opportunities available to them, including work opportunities, exhibitions and events within a growing European network Make their work and research public through exhibition, publication or presentation Achieve self-confidence and skill in teaching and presenting their work and ideas alongside those of others Have a knowledge of fund raising requirements and processes towards the realization of projects Understand the importance of health and safety through the risk assessment of their own projects and the work of their peers Key Skills a Self-Awareness  Take responsibility for their own learning and plan for and record their own personal development Recognise their own academic strengths and weaknesses, reflect on their performance and progress and respond to feedback Organise themselves effectively, agreeing and setting realistic targets, accessing support where appropriate and managing time to achieve targets Work effectively without supervision in unfamiliar contexts    b Communication     Communicate effectively through written proposals and applications Prepare and deliver oral presentations with confidence and competence Make use of electronic equipment to deliver information and present material (e.g Studyspace, PowerPoint, DVD, CD ROM) Communicate by computer-generated information (website pages) Page of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12   KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Read and integrate material from a variety of visual and written sources Make effective contributions to collaborative and group work and discussions Page of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY c Interpersonal Skills      Work well with others in a group or team Work flexibly and respond to change Discuss and debate with others and make concessions to reach agreement Give, accept and respond to constructive feedback Show sensitivity and respect for diverse values and beliefs d Research and Information Literacy     Search for and select relevant sources of information Critically evaluate information and use it appropriately Accurately cite and reference information sources Use software and IT technology as appropriate e Numeracy      Handle and understand number as required for context Interpret and apply data to inform judgements Demonstrate competence in basic mathematical skills relevant to their discipline Collect data from primary and secondary sources selectively Generally display a competence and confidence with numbers f Management and Leadership   Determine the scope of a task (or project) Identify resources needed to undertake the task (or project) and to schedule and manage the resources Evidence ability to successfully complete and evaluate a task (or project), revising the plan where necessary  g Creativity and Problem Solving    E View problems from a range of perspectives to find solutions Imagine, create and exploit ideas Work with complex ideas and justify judgements made through effective use of evidence FIELD STRUCTURE This Field is part of the University’s Postgraduate Credit Framework Fields in the PCF are made up of modules, which are designed at level Single modules in the framework are valued at 15 credits and the field may contain a number of multiple modules The integrated nature of the course means that intermediate awards will normally be made up of credits from a combination of Fine Art and Learning and Teaching Page of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY modules Even where this is not the case (i.e a student completes 60 credits of L&T modules or 60 credits of Fine Art modules), the integration of Learning & Teaching and Fine Art in all of the modules means that the intermediate award of Postgraduate Certificate in Fine Art with Learning and Teaching in HE is appropriate for any combination of modules on the programme and will normally be the only Postgraduate Certificate level exit award For a Postgraduate Certificate in Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, participants will need to have successfully completed 60 credits, for a Postgraduate Diploma 120 credits and for a Masters degree 180 credits Participants will only receive accreditation from the HEA if they have successfully completed all of the modules in Learning & Teaching The awards available are detailed in section A and the requirements are outlined in this section All participants are provided with the PCF regulations The module structure is designed for participants to obtain maximum benefit from each individual module as they progress through the course, and combine and apply all they have learnt to the final masters project Participants are accepted onto the course from undergraduate Fine Art (and closely related) courses and come with a specific and well-developed set of skills Project One is intended to unpack, share experiences and skills and identify a potential research direction for the Fine Art practice of each participant through the course The Fine Art Mentor supports and advises participants on how to relate their practice and learning experience to theoretical concerns in Learning and Teaching European Art Practice: Cities, Scenes and Events provides each participant with an in-depth understanding and context in which to place their Fine Art practice The Fine Art Mentor supports and advises participants on how to investigate different approaches to L & T in a European context Introduction to Learning and Teaching develops skills and understanding in current approaches to teaching and learning in HE through an intensive three day teaching block Participants test and implement the theory through supervised teaching practice in four seminars on the undergraduate Fine Art course In addition, each participant will present a lecture about their art practice to the School This module also introduces participants to personal development planning (PDP) in consultation with the Fine Art Mentor Developing Teaching Practice and Supporting students in HE develops and extends learning and teaching practices and examines the role of student support In consultation with the Fine Art Mentor and the teaching team, participants will formulate an action research proposal which will be implemented in the form of a Subject Workshop (including individual tutorials) on the undergraduate Fine Art course Assessment and feedback in HE  focuses on the role played by assessment and feedback in supporting learning The Fine Art Mentor supervises participation in assessment on the undergraduate Fine Art course Curriculum Development and Evaluation of Practice in HE considers how curricula are developed and evaluated Participants critically explore their own Page of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY perspectives through team work and interdisciplinary collaboration The Fine Art Mentor supervises participation in planning meetings on the undergraduate Fine Art course The Final Master’s Project is an opportunity to produce a significant body of work and documentation that emerges through research carried out in previous modules and offers an opportunity to integrate teaching approaches and concerns with Fine Art practice The final masters project is an opportunity to develop teaching portfolios and documentation that demonstrates an understanding of pedagogy and supports employment and professional opportunities Full-Time Mode Code Module Title Credit Rating AAM 401 Project One 30 LT3 111 Introduction to Learning and Teaching 15 LTM 111 Developing Teaching Practice and supporting students in HE 15 LTM 112 Assessment and Feedback in HE 15 LTM 113 Curriculum Development and Evaluation of Practice in HE 15 AAM 500 European Art Practice : Cities, Scenes and Events 30 AAM 410 Master’s Project (Exhibition and research publication) 60 180 CREDITS Page of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 Page 10 of 22 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Part-Time Mode Year Code Module Title Credit Rating AAM 401 Project One 30 LT3 111 Introduction to Learning and Teaching 15 LTM 111 Developing Teaching Practice and supporting students in HE 15 LTM 112 Assessment and Feedback in HE 15 LTM 113 Curriculum Development and Evaluation of Practice in HE 15 90 CREDITS Part-Time Mode Year Code Module Title Credit Rating AAM 500 European Art Practice: Cities, Scenes and Events 30 AAM 410 Master’s Project (Exhibition and research publication) 60 90 CREDITS Page 11 of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 F FIELD REFERENCE POINTS    G KINGSTON UNIVERSITY All of the procedures associated with the field comply with the Descriptors for a Qualification at Masters Level, Framework for Higher Education Qualifications The awards made to participants who complete the field or are awarded intermediate qualifications comply fully with the Kingston University Credit Framework All of the procedures associated with the field comply with the QAA Code of Practice for Higher Education TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES MA Fine Art with L & T in HE employs a range of approaches to teaching and learning The emphasis is on the creation of different learning environments, a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, study visits, teaching practice, presentations, group presentations, workshops and exhibitions These diverse strategies recognize and take account of the different ways participants learn, and, as they progress through the course, give participants the opportunity to take more responsibility for their own learning The course builds on the distinctive ethos of student self management and peer engagement, creating a learning environment in which the emphasis will change from year to year organically, and where critical dialogue is seen as the core creative and intellectual engine for the production of work This makes for a distinctively shared learning experience, which encourages collaborative and group activity alongside the more traditional individualistic research, mirroring much leading edge contemporary art practice and education in this area Participants will benefit from the School and Faculty’s growing network of practitioners working within an International context Individual Tutorials Participants will be supported in their self-initiated research by one-to-one tutorials with the course teaching teams Participants can also book elective tutorials with visitors, Fine Art tutors and practitioners through the School Blackboard site Mentors The Fine Art Mentor supports a participant through discussion of the merits of different teaching styles, ways of directing student learning and the fostering of working relationships within both academic and practice settings The Fine Art Mentor provides integration between Fine Art and L and T modules and supervises teaching practice on the undergraduate Fine Art course A Mentor is an experienced and professional practitioner and teacher from the School of Fine Art at Kingston University The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture has a Learning and Teaching Co-ordinator who offers learning and teaching support to Mentors Page 12 of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Seminars, workshops and interdisciplinary group work An opportunity for dialogue in a small teaching group that can include student or staff led presentations followed by discussion Participants take part in seminars with their peer group, and across courses and disciplines This encourages teamwork, communication, presentation and analytical skills and opportunities to extend individual and collaborative research Teaching Practice Teaching is defined as a session containing teaching/learning activities which have been planned in advance by the teacher It may be a formal classroom session, a workshop, an independent learning event or one-to-one teaching Teaching Practice allows participants to adapt and test educational theory and ideas as part of a teaching team on the undergraduate BA in Fine Art Participants will teach across levels in order to gain experience of teaching approaches at different levels Teaching related experiences Teaching related experiences are the wider experiences necessary for teaching to occur, e.g; preparation of a teaching session; attendance at meetings; curriculum planning; assessment boards; planning meetings with colleagues on the undergraduate BA in Fine Art Required teaching practice including teaching related activities is hours a week for a total of 24 weeks Teaching observation Teaching observation provides an opportunity to share practice, discuss matters related to teaching and deliver confidential, constructive and supportive feedback Participants are encouraged to engage with tutors and peers in terms of exploring ideas and approaches for the teaching and learning process During the course each participant will have a total of formal observations, with PgCert staff, one with the Fine Art Mentor and one with a peer Structured online activities Blackboard is used to enable participants to share reflections with peers engaged in similar work and action research projects In LTM112 participants are required to keep a blog of assessment activities and in LTM113 participants contribute to a group presentation through a wiki The School of Fine Art has a customized Blackboard site which allows participants to find information and sign up on-line for tutorials and group teaching with staff from other courses within the School Module Reviews Module reviews are timetabled to occur at the mid-point of each Fine Art module Participants undertaking the module present work to each other and to two members of the teaching team to evaluate and debate work developed on the module Peer Reviews Opportunities to discuss responses to another participant’s work considering context, concerns, material quality, process and historical and contemporary references These reviews develop skills in communication and presentation, identifying strengths and needs of self and colleagues, presenting ideas and work to audiences in a studio and public environment, formulating reasoned responses to the critical judgment of peers Page 13 of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY PDP At the start of the course participants are required to draw up an individual plan of action or Personal Development Plan (PDP) in conjunction with their Mentor PDPs are used for monitoring progress and can feed into personal statements and possible teaching portfolios Exhibitions and Events Module outcomes ensure a large number of public exhibitions and events enabling participants to present and test their work in the public domain, exposing their work and practice not only to relevant staff and students but also to members of the public, for critical debate Professional Practice Participants prepare publications, text and/or documentation that supports professional practice, employment, residencies, exhibition proposals and teaching practice A Teaching Portfolio allows participants to transform achievements and learning into evidence that demonstrates their ability to integrate theoretical principles into practice The Teaching Portfolio can combine reflective writing and documentation from taught modules on the course and be tailored to suit individual concerns, practices and employment opportunities Independent Events Participants are encouraged and expected to organize exhibitions, screenings, performances and educational events in and outside the University A distinctive feature of the field is the rich and varied opportunities we present to participants for live projects, competitions, study visits and exchanges H ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES The modes of assessment are designed to relate to the learning outcomes detailed in Section D above, and in relation to the aims and learning outcomes of each module as they are outlined in the module descriptors Overall, the course’s assessment mechanisms support student learning, recognise the differences in how participants learn and give participants the opportunity to demonstrate the diversity of abilities developed through the course The ability to determine and follow a path of independent and/or collaborative study which runs concurrently to and engages with the taught aspects of the module, form a significant aspect of the assessment criteria for this course Modes of assessment Seminar presentation Portfolio/documentation Exhibition To assess critical research and oral and visual presentation skills To assess project research and proposals; visual and written communication and documentation skills To assess a major research and creative project within the context of a public space Page 14 of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Teaching practice/observations To assess teaching skills and approaches of individual participants and their peers Reflective texts To summarise individual learning journeys and reflect on specified learning and teaching topics Critical evaluations To examine the development of teaching practices, modules, assessment activities, curriculum development and Quality Assurance and Enhancement processes Action research project proposal To focus on a learning and teaching area chosen by the individual participant I Reflective blogs To reflect on specific activities and share information and insights with peers Poster Presentation To design and present an assessment activity that includes a conference style poster presentation to peers Collaborative module design To contribute to the collaborative design of a module, and analyse how the module was constructed to facilitate learning, and to evaluate the use of group work ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum entry qualifications for the field: Participants are admitted through formal University application and interview Participants should normally hold a BA (Hons) degree (or its equivalent) in a related or appropriate subject However, each application is considered on its own merits and therefore previous experience and qualifications may be taken into account Each applicant will be interviewed with a portfolio of work Typical entry qualifications set for entrants to the field: Participants are admitted through formal University application and interview Participants are typically expected to have at least a 2.2 or preferably a 2.1.BA (Hons) degree (or its equivalent) in a related or appropriate subject Each application is considered on its own merits and all candidates are interviewed Applicants from international and mature students with relevant qualifications, interest, motivation and commitment are welcomed International students will be required to have an IELTS score of 6.5 Page 15 of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 J KINGSTON UNIVERSITY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The course recognizes the ways that Fine Art practice and teaching in HE are mutually supportive in the development of the careers of many contemporary artists The MA Fine Art with L & T in HE equips participants with the necessary teaching experience and an accredited teaching qualification in HE alongside the development of their Fine Art practice Current international, European and national funding initiatives place an emphasis upon urban and rural regeneration and provide ideal opportunities for a variety of large and small scale initiatives to be realized within an expanding European network New technologies also offer opportunities for sustained communication, debate and the exchange of ideas and work across the physical world The MA Fine Art with L & T in HE equips participants with the ability to identify spaces and locations within Europe for the production of work; plan the administrative aspects of exhibition production; collaborate with appropriate professional, exhibition, educational, publication or performance organizations and institutions; identify audiences for specific work; co-ordinate exhibition promotion and publicity and satisfactorily complete a substantial creative work Graduates will be able to develop careers in curation, teaching, exhibition production and design, events management, and the public arts The emphasis on European Art Practice means that participants are well placed to take advantage of The Bologna Process, an EU initiative which aims to create a European Higher Education Area by 2010 K INDICATORS OF QUALITY  The School of Fine Art has a reputation for the quality of its graduates This is regularly testified by our External Examiner reports, the high professional profile of many of our graduates and our excellent employment record  The School of Fine Art is research active in all traditional, contemporary and evolving Fine Art disciplines Tutors produce both individual and collaborative research, and contribute to the university’s RAE submission (rated in 2001) All tutors and technicians are research active at a national or international level Many tutors augment their current qualifications to MPhil and PhD level, usually in the evolving field of practice-based doctorates There is a growing range of PhD students, whilst the authoring by a range of tutors of publications, exhibitions nationally and internationally raises the School’s high reputation  Kingston University has a well established PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in HE.  The PgCLTHE is accredited by the Higher Education Academy The School of Fine Art has a growing number of staff who have a PgCLTHE  Although the course is new it aims to produce graduates who will go on to establish themselves at national and international level in a broad range of teaching and the creative industries, as well as in European art and education Page 16 of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY practice, thus illustrating the currency of the course’s ethos, which emphasizes the critical interface of theory and practice, and inculcates transferable skills of promotion, contextualization and research as an essential component of production L APPROVED VARIANTS FROM THE PCF None Page 17 of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY MA Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education Field Structure Diagram FULL TIME Semester Project One AAM 401 30 credits Semester European Art: Cities, Scenes & Events AAM 500 30 credits Semester Master's Project (Exhibition and Research Publication) AAM 410 Introduction to Learning & Teaching LT3111 15 credits Assessment and Feedback in HE LTM112 15 credits Developing Teaching Practice & Supporting Students in HE LTM111 15 credits Curriculum Development & Evaluation of Practice in HE LTM113 15 credits 60 credits PART-TIME – YEAR Semester Project One Semester 30 credits Assessment and Feedback in HE LTM112 15 credits Introduction to Learning & Teaching LT3111 15 credits Curriculum Development & Evaluation of Practice in HE LTM113 15 credits AAM 401 Semester Developing Teaching Practice & Supporting Students in HE LTM111 15 credits PART-TIME – YEAR Semester Semester Semester European Art: Cities, Scenes & Events AAM 500 30 credits Master's Project (Exhibition and Research Publication) Master's Project (Exhibition and Research Publication) AAM 410 Page 18 of 22 60 credits PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY AAM401 AAM500 AAM410 LT3111 LTM111 LTM112 LTM113 Mapping of the Field Learning Outcomes to Assessment F FS FS F F F F KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING An in-depth understanding of the practical, theoretical, and critical issues involved in contemporary Fine Art practice and education An in-depth understanding of the processes of learning and teaching in HE An in-depth understanding of the processes of assessment in HE An in-depth understanding of the processes of curriculum development in HE Experience of professional public practice in terms of exhibition, projects, documentation, outreach and promotion An understanding of research culture within academic institutions The ability to identify, promote and negotiate collaborations, partnerships and support from outside bodies and institutions An in-depth understanding of the relationship between audience and artwork Skills necessary for further research in theoretical and practical fields An in-depth knowledge of a wide range of professional and emergent European organizations engaged in developing new roles and strategies for contemporary Fine Art and education FS FS F FS F FS FS FS F FS F FS F FS FS FS F F FS FS F FS F FS FS FS FS F FS F F FS F FS F F F FS F F F F F FS F F FS FS COGNITIVE (THINKING) SKILLS Extensive research skills of a high level An ability to research and present self initiated work and educational projects of a high level in response to current issues in European contemporary Fine Art practice Developed skills as independent, creative teachers, learners and practitioners PRACTICAL SKILLS Page 19 of 22 F FS FS F AAM410 LT3111 LTM111 LTM112 LTM113 Research and identify the range of professional opportunities available to them, including work opportunities, exhibitions and events within a growing European network Make their work and research public through exhibition, publication or presentation Achieve self-confidence and skill in teaching and presenting their work and ideas alongside those of others Have a knowledge of fund raising requirements and processes towards the realization of projects Understand the importance of health and safety through the risk assessment of their own project and the work of their peers AAM500 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY AAM401 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 FS F FS F F F F FS F F F F FS F FS F FS F F FS F S F FS FS KEY SKILLS Self Awareness Skills Take responsibility for their own learning and plan for and record their own personal developent Recognise their own academic strengths and weaknesses, reflect on their performance and progress and respond to feedback Organise themselves effectively, agreeing and setting realistic targets, accessing support where appropriate and managing time to achieve targets Work effectively without supervision in unfamiliar contexts F F FS FS FS F FS F F F F FS F FS F F F FS F F F F F FS F F F F Communication Skills Communicate effectively through written proposals and applications Prepare and deliver oral presentations with confidence and competence Make use of electronic equipment to deliver information and present material (e.g Studyspace, PowerPoint, DVD, CD ROM) Page 20 of 22 F F FS FS LT3111 LTM111 LTM112 LTM113 AAM410 Communicate by computer-generated information (website pages) Read and integrate material from a variety of visual and written sources Make effective contributions to collaborative and group work and discussions AAM500 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY AAM401 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 F F FS FS F F FS FS FS F FS FS F FS FS F F F FS F F F F F FS F FS FS FS F FS F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F FS F F F F F F FS F F F F F F FS F F FS FS FS FS FS FS F FS FS FS FS FS F FS FS FS FS FS FS F F FS FS F F FS F FS FS FS F FS FS FS FS FS FS FS FS FS FS FS FS FS FS Interpersonal Skills Work well with others in a group or team Work flexibly and respond to change Discuss and debate with others and make concessions to reach agreement Give, accept and respond to constructive feedback Show sensitivity and respect for diverse values and beliefs Research and Information Literacy Skills Search for and select relevant sources of information Critically evaluate information and use it appropriately Accurately cite and reference information sources Use software and IT technology as appropriate Numeracy Skills Handle and understand number as required for context Interpret and apply data to inform judgements Demonstrate competence in basic mathematical skills relevant to their discipline Collect data from primary and secondary sources selectively Management and Leadership Skills Determine the scope of a task (or project) Identify resources needed to undertake the task (or project) and to schedule and manage the resources Evidence ability to successfully complete and evaluate a task (or project), revising the plan where necessary Page 21 of 22 F F F LTM113 FS FS LTM112 F LTM111 AAM410 FS F LT3111 AAM500 KINGSTON UNIVERSITY AAM401 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 F F F F Creativity and Problem Solving Skills View problems from a range of perspectives to find solutions Imagine, create and exploit ideas Work with complex ideas and justify judgements made through effective use of evidence F S FS = = = Formative Assessment Summative Assessment Formative and Summative Assessments Page 22 of 22 F FS FS ... normally be made up of credits from a combination of Fine Art and Learning and Teaching Page of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, MA – 2011-12 KINGSTON... Fine Art modules), the integration of Learning & Teaching and Fine Art in all of the modules means that the intermediate award of Postgraduate Certificate in Fine Art with Learning and Teaching. .. Design and Architecture has a Learning and Teaching Co-ordinator who offers learning and teaching support to Mentors Page 12 of 22 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Fine Art with Learning & Teaching in Higher