FIN8008 : Exhibiting Art
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Gayle Meikle
- Owning School: Arts & Cultures
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 15.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module is concerned with the development of knowledge, understanding and experience of exhibiting. It provides a grounding in the skills necessary for exhibition, management and design. It encourages critical considerations of cultural conventions in the staging of exhibitions and introduces a variety of intellectual and practical approaches to when art becomes public.
The module is delivered through a programme of seminars and workshops relating to professional practice and exhibiting. Topics covered include team-work, practical planning, funding and curating, proposal writing and case studies of contemporary exhibitions, publications and interpretive material. An Interim Exhibition in Semester 2 provides the opportunity for practical experience and to further explore the roles of exhibiting artist, curator and fundraiser, as well as technical expertise in relation to exhibition design and exhibiting online or in an exhibition space.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module is delivered through a combination of taught and student-led activities. Indicative topics for these sessions include: Exhibition Histories, Case studies of contemporary exhibitions, Exhibition Design, Project planning, Practical experience of designing and presenting exhibitions, publications and interpretive material, Team work, funding and curating, and the roles of visual arts agencies and other arts bodies.
The students will work together to realise an ‘interim’ exhibition in Semester 2. This activity provides the opportunity for practical experience and to further explore the roles of exhibiting artist, curator and fundraiser, as well as technical expertise in relation to exhibition design and exhibiting online or in an exhibition space.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 5:00 | 10:00 | Preparation for assessment. Practice based. |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 4 | 3:00 | 12:00 | Directed independent research in relation to professional practice. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Group exhibition planning. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 7 | 2:00 | 14:00 | Seminar series. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | Interim Exhibition Group Crits. |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 10 | 8:00 | 80:00 | Interim Exhibition organisation, invigilation and documentation. Set up, delivery and de-install show in venue or design virtual exhibition. |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 164:00 | 164:00 | Practice based |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Fieldwork | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | Visits to professional venues/studios and external exhibition site. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Introduction to Module/Module Wrap-up |
| Total | 300:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Most Guided Independent Study, including project work and skills practice is focused on the individual development and production of experimental and fully realised artworks, including research and preparation such as sketch books, test pieces and technical trials. Also included is the regular upkeep of a ‘Digital notebook/ sketchbook’ that records and reflects upon research, progress and outputs.
A programme of seminars and workshops extends over Semester 1 and 2. These cover subjects such as history of exhibitions, case studies of contemporary exhibitions together with publications and interpretive material, funding, curating and practical planning. The design of an exhibition and exhibition proposal develops skills necessary for negotiating with galleries, curators and funding bodies in the development of exhibition projects. Students are encouraged to explore issues around exhibiting and siting their work in galleries as well as alternative spaces.
The Interim Exhibition planned in Semester 2 (which is mounted in the studios, an external venue and/or online) provides the opportunity to further explore the roles of exhibiting artist, curator and fundraiser as well as technical expertise in relation to exhibiting.
The module works in conjunction with FIN8009 Studio Stage 1 as it includes an exhibition proposal for the final exhibition at the end of semester 3.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof skill assessmnt | 2 | A | 100 | Assessment is on a Pass/Fail basis. Please see module guide for details |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Following a series of small group teaching in Semester One, students will develop an exhibition for the public in Semester Two. The outcome of the exhibition will be assessed through the delivery of a crit (either located in the exhibition space or whilst viewing the online virtual space). In the crit, the students will be given oral feedback on how the exhibition's delivery aligns with the module's intended learning outcomes.
The module is jointly assessed with FIN8009 and will contribute to the PASS/ FAIL outcome of the modules delivered to the students at the end of Stage One.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- FIN8008's Timetable