Critical Study in Art and Design

Aim

The aim of this unit is to extend knowledge and understanding of the research, analysis and application of historical and contextual skills to a selected field of study.

Learning outcomes

LO1 Understand the historical evolution and visual characteristics of the work of artists and designers

1.1 Analyse textual and visual sources and apply these in the context of own work

1.2 Recognise and record influential factors and their impact on creative and aesthetic evolution

LO2 Understand and apply appropriate methods of research and analysis

2.1 Identify and apply effective methods of research and information retrieval from a range of sources

2.2 Assimilate and apply a personal, reflective record of contemporary criticism and references from primary and secondary source materials

LO3 Be able to apply the influences of historical, contemporary and contextual factors to own practice

3.1 Evaluate the creative, cultural, political, economic and social contexts which impact on own practice

3.2 Apply influences to inform own thinking and practice

LO4 Be able to synthesise research and present a professional and personal written study

4.1 Synthesise a body of personal research into cohesive and written conclusions, presenting insight and understanding of contextual influences

4.2 Present a body of written work to a professional standard and critically evaluate and review conclusions relating to own practice.