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Dublin Institute of Technology Dublin School of Creative Arts

Creative Art Masters Platform DT9009 DT9023 MA Visual and Critical Studies MA Interior Design MA Visual Communication MA 3D Design MA Fine Art

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Table of Contents

3. Welcome and Introduction to the Institute 5. Introduction to the Creative Arts Masters Platform 6. Programme Aims and Learning Outcomes 8. Timetables 10. Curriculum 11. Assessment Criteria 12. Module Catalogue 24. Academic Calendar 27. General Student Information

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Welcome May we offer you our congratulations for having successfully obtained a valued place on our MA programmes that comprise the Creative Arts Masters Platform. Our aim is to provide a creative, committed and energetic environment within which our students can explore and develop their individual abilities together with our professionally experienced staff. We ask that you demonstrate a professional attitude to your work, apply yourself to the requirements of the programmes, co-operate in the fulfilment of its goals and assume responsibility for your educational development.

Your programme chair will assist and guide you through the programmes. As your Head of Department I am always available to you. My office is on the second floor of the North House Annex, DIT Grangegorman. There is an open door and a welcome any time you wish to call.

Kieran Corcoran

Head of Dublin School of Creative Arts Introduction to the Institute Formerly a collection of six constituent colleges under the control of City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee, the creation of Dublin Institute of Technology by the DIT (1992) Act brought them together in a single, autonomous institution. It comprises of four colleges:

• College of Business

• College of Engineering & Built Environment

• College of Science and Health

• College of Arts and Tourism This College of Arts and Tourism comprises of five Schools:

• Dublin School of Creative Arts

• Music and Drama

• Languages

• Media

• Social Science and Law

• Culinary Arts and Food Technology

• Hospitality Management and Tourism The Institute has been recognised as a pioneer in technological higher education. Its alumni have played important roles in technical and scientific innovation, economic and social development, culture and education both in Ireland and internationally. It nurtures innovation and creativity across and between disciplines and since its inception, is committed to making education accessible to people from varied and diverse backgrounds. Dublin Institute of Technology combines the academic excellence of a traditional university with career-focussed learning and preparation for productive leadership roles. As one of our students you will gain the knowledge and ability to contribute to our complex and ever-changing world. As one of our graduates, you will feature amongst the thinkers, doers and leaders needed to respond

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to the new challenges of a global, interdependent, multicultural and technologically advanced society. Within the context of National Framework Qualifications, DIT provides a full range of qualifications from level 6 (Higher Certificate) to level 10 (Doctoral Degree). A student-friendly ladder system facilitates progression through all course levels with clear and well published guidelines and criteria. A lively environment for interaction is provided for among students and between students and staff. Our aim is to provide the best educational experience for each and every student. Each can participate in a wide array of extra-curricular activities, societies and clubs. Being located at the heart of the social, cultural and business life of the capital city, the Institute provides rich opportunities for intellectual and personal development. Dublin School of Creative Arts The School is organised into three departments: the Department of Design, the Department of Fine Art, the Department of Print and Digital Media.

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Introduction to the Creative Arts Masters Platform The Dublin School of Creative Arts presents a suite of five MA programmes gathered under the Creative Arts Masters Platform, which offers a unique opportunity for focussed study in an interdisciplinary environment that mixes studio practice with intellectual and historical research. Students of these Programmes can select a studio-based pathway in Fine Art, Interior Design, Visual Communications, or 3D Design, or a critical pathway in Visual and Critical Studies, which might include the theory and criticism of contemporary visual culture or the history of art and design. The Platform allows specialisation within a dynamic mix of practical and critical disciplines, placing particular emphasis upon practice engaged with critical and historical debate. Whether twelve-month full-time or twenty-four-month part time, each MA Programme is divided between core modules – Discourses in Contemporary Art and Design, Research Methods, and a Discipline-Specific Seminar Series – and modules designed to provide core studio or critical/research skills according to discipline. Each Programme culminates with a final project delivered by the student according to his/her specialisation. Fine Art and Design students will benefit from state-of-the-art printing and 3-D workshops, off-campus Project Spaces, and individual on-campus studios during the third semester, when students will deliver their final project. Students of Visual and Critical Studies benefit from an extensive library at DIT, access to local art and design archives, the possibility of collaboration with local and national arts institutions, and the opportunity to work with faculty on live research projects. Programme Coordinator Dr Tim Stott, Lecturer in Art History and Visual Culture NA 105 Grangegorman Dublin 7 Tel: 00353 (0) 1 402 4129 Email: [email protected] Other staff teaching on the MA Programmes include Visual and Critical Studies Mary Ann Bolger, Dr Niamh Ann Kelly; Fine Art Dr Brian Fay, Amy Walsh, Dr Ronan McCrea, Dr Conor McGarrigle, Dr Naomi Sex, Mark Garry, Dr Niamh O’Malley; Interior Design Neville Knott, Orla Keane, Kerry Meakin; Visual Communications Brenda Duggan, Brenda Dermody, Clare Bell; 3D Design John Walsh, Robert Tully.

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Programme aims The overall aim of the MA programmes is to develop a systematic understanding of knowledge that is critically informed by research and practice at the forefront of learning within the specialised field of art, design or critical theory/visual culture. Working in an interdisciplinary community of practice, participants are actively encouraged to expand and develop their intellectual foundation and creative processes as part of their integrated programme of study. The aims of the programme are to: Provide an integrated programme of work that is both practice- and theory-based within a specialist field of study in art, design or critical theory/visual culture; Provide participants with a level of knowledge and skills competencies that enable them to function at an advanced professional level within their chosen career path; Enable participants to undertake a body of research that provides new and meaningful insights to current issues within their chosen discipline.

Learning Outcomes Participants are expected to develop a propensity for self-directed and reflexive learning with the ability to locate their chosen field of research within a wider industry or social context. Research principles underpin all learning activities used to formulate and synthesise meaningful insights through a self-directed research project. Skills in critical analysis and reflective evaluation are also cultivated to enable participants to perform in ambiguous contexts and navigate meaningful solutions to problems identified. Upon completion of each MA programme participants will be able to demonstrate: Knowledge

• Advanced and specialised ability to interrelate theory and practice;

• Ability to create of a body of work that is personally innovative and informed by advanced practice and knowledge within the field;

• Critical and creative awareness of interdisciplinary possibilities between differing fields and disciplines.

Know-how and skill

• Ability to create a self-initiated body of work;

• Innovation and mastery of expressive, intellectual and technical skills;

• Ability to analyse and develop working processes, and plan and manage their own projects.

Competence

• Advanced capacity to work with critical reflection and originality at a professional level of autonomy;

• Ability to articulate and communicate the intentions, values, and meanings of their own work to relevant audiences;

• Identify pathways for further personal and professional development in an international context.

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Title of programme, award sought, NQAI level, date of submission Master of Arts with five discipline pathways: MA Visual and Critical Studies MA Interior Design MA Visual Communication MA 3D Design MA Fine Art from the Dublin Institute of Technology with grade of Pass, Lower Second Class Honours, Upper Second Class Honours or First Class Honours. Postgraduate Diploma in Art and Design Participants who do not submit a dissertation but have successfully completed the taught aspect of the programme are entitled to a Postgraduate Diploma in Art and Design, with grade of Pass, Lower Second Class Honours, Upper Second Class Honours or First Class Honours. It is not possible for participants who have received the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Art and Design to also receive the award of MA in any of the pathways. The programme is at level 9 on the NQAI National Framework of Qualifications.

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Timetables

MA Full-time DT9009 3 Semesters, 90 ECTS Semesters 1 & 2

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9am – 11am

Project Initiation (semester 1) Project Development (semester 2)



Discourses in Art & Design NA005 (semesters 1 & 2) Lecturer: TS/MAB

Research Methods NA003 (Semester 1) Research Methods NA003 (Semester 2)

12pm – 1pm

As above As above As above Discourses in Art & Design, continued. NA003

Individual Tutorials with Project Supervisor(s)

2pm – 4pm

As above

As above As above

Discipline-Specific Seminar Series. NA003 (semesters 1 & 2) Lecturer: various

Studio and Site Visits

Note that full-time students deliver the Major Project in semester 3.

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MA Part-time DT9023 6 Semesters, 90 ECTS Semesters 1 & 2


9am – 11am

Project Initiation (semesters 1 and 2) Project Development (semester 3)



Discourses in Art & Design (semesters 1 & 2) Lecturer: TS/MAB

Research Methods (Semesters 1 and 2)

12pm – 1pm

As above As above As above Discourses in Art & Design, continued.

Individual Tutorials with Project Supervisor(s)

2pm – 4pm

As above

As above As above


Semesters 4 & 5


9am – 11am

Project Development (semester 4) Major Project (semesters 5 and 6)





12pm – 1pm

As above As above As above As above Individual Tutorials with Project Supervisor(s)

2pm – 4pm

As above

As above As above

Discipline-Specific Seminar Series Lecturer: various


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Students on the full-time MAs require 60 ECTS over the first two semesters, however constituted. Each must submit a Major Project in Semester 3, worth 30 ECTS. The core modules comprise 25 ECTS, which leaves 35 ECTS over Semesters 1 and 2 for Project work. Part-time MA students take 35 credits in the first year and 55 credits in the second year. Project Development begins in year 1, in semester 3, but is assessed in year 2, in semester 4. The Major Project is completed over semesters 5 and 6. All students are also able to audit a suite of undergraduate modules in Art and Design History, Museology, Typography, and various aspects of Critical Theory and Visual Culture. There will also be a Visiting Lecture Series, most likely to take place on Thursday or Friday evening.

Studio modules are to be taken when available, to be arranged with studio faculty. Core Modules in Brief

Research Methods (10 ECTS → project proposal/presentation) This module will introduce students to various research methods and techniques that will aid them in the construction of their research project. They will become familiar with different interpretative and historical frameworks and theoretical arguments that shape research.

Discourses in Art & Design (10 ECTS → essay/presentation) A comprehensive, two-semester survey of the discourses that shape current practice and criticism in contemporary art and design.

Discipline-Specific Seminar Series (5 ECTS → review/commentary) This module facilitates close analysis of core texts, projects, or events within specific disciplines, according to the constitution of the student research group. Each seminar is led by one faculty member. This might include practice-based learning for studio modules.

Assessment Criteria are shown overleaf.

Module title Class contact hours

Independent learning hours

Total learning hours

ECTS

Core modules

Discourses in Art and Design

72 128 200 10

Research Methods 48 152 200 10

Discipline-specific seminar 48 52 100 5

Studio practice/research project

Discipline Specific 1 30 270 300 15



Total 248 1552 1800 90

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Module Catalogue

Module Code Pre-requisite Module codes

Co-Requisite Modules code(s)

ISCED Code

Subject Code

ECTS Credits

NFQ Level (CPD)#

none none 15

Module Title Discipline Specific 1: Project Initiation

School Responsible: Dublin School of Creative Arts

Module Overview:

This semester one module initiates practical and written work in the development of the MA research project.

Learning Outcomes (LO): (to be numbered) For a 5ECTS module a range of 4-10 LOs is recommended

On Completion of this module, the learner will be able to

1 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the MA project topic informed by scholarship / practice in the field.

2 Contextualise his/her research and practice in relation to current academic, cultural and professional paradigms.

3 Articulate and plan the body of work to be completed for the project.

4 Present a detailed rationale for the project.

5 Identify and demonstrate competence in specific, advanced skill sets required for the development of the project

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Indicative Syllabus:

Syllabus provided according to course.

Learning and Teaching Methods:

Studio projects, team based learning, group discussions, peer based critiques, workshops, demonstrations, fieldtrips, independent learning, visiting professionals, learner presentations.

Total Teaching Contact Hours 30

Total Self-Directed Learning Hours 270

Module Delivery Duration:

One semester

Assessment

Assessment Type Weighting (%) LO Assessment (No.)

Class presentation 50 3, 4

Project proposal 50 1, 2, 4, 5

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Module Specific Assessment Arrangements (if applicable) (a) Derogations from General Assessment Regulations (b) Module Assessment Thresholds (c) Special Repeat Assessment Arrangements

Essential Reading: The reading material will be determined of the student’s project. Supplemental Reading: (author, date, title, publisher)

Version No: Amended By

Commencement Date September 2017 Associated Programme Codes

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ISCED Code

Subject Code

ECTS Credits

NFQ Level (CPD)#

none none 20

Module Title Discipline Specific 2: Project Development


Module Overview:

This semester two module develops practical and/or written work toward the realisation of the MA research project.



1 Initiate the translation of the initial proposal into a programme of actual production.

2 Produce a set of preliminary outputs that demonstrate the development of the project.

3 Articulate and plan the body of work to be completed for the project.

4 Present a detailed rationale for the project’s realisation in a given format.

5 Identify and demonstrate competence in specific skill sets required for the development of the project

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Syllabus provided according to discipline of course.


Studio projects, team based learning, group discussions, peer based critiques, workshops, demonstrations, fieldtrips, independent learning, visiting professionals, learner presentations.




One semester

Assessment


Class presentation 50 4

Project proposal 50 1, 2, 3, 5

Module Specific Assessment Arrangements (if applicable) (a) Derogations from General Assessment Regulations

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(b) Module Assessment Thresholds (c) Special Repeat Assessment Arrangements

Essential Reading: The reading material will be determined by the student’s project. Supplemental Reading: (author, date, title, publisher)


Commencement Date September 2017

Associated Programme Codes

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ISCED Code

Subject Code

ECTS Credits

NFQ Level (CPD)#

none none 30

Module Title Discipline Specific 3: Project Realisation


Module Overview:

This semester three module produces a Major Project (Written or Practical), for which each student will be assigned an individual supervisor.



1 Develop and deliver a Major Project (Written/Practical) based upon a self-directed body of research.

2 Consolidate advanced level competencies in research and analysis.

3 Develop an advanced and specialised ability to integrate theory and research in the Major Project.

4 Analyse and develop working processes and plan and manage a self-directed research project.

5 Produce research that is personally innovative and informed by advanced practice and knowledge in the field.

6 Demonstrate an advanced capacity to work with critical reflection and originality at a professional level.

7 Identify pathways for the further development of the research in an international context.

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The student is required to deliver and implement a project developed initially through earlier Discipline Specific modules. The work must demonstrate a degree of innovation and deploy specific research/practice competencies and domain expertise appropriate to graduate level. In presenting this work the student is required to make a presentation of their project work to a collection of their peers, the assessment team and invited guests. The student must produce a significant body of work that is acceptable for professional practice at an advanced level in the field of study or for further academic work at Doctoral level.


The student is provided with 10 hours of tutorial support.




One semester

Assessment

Assessment Type The Major Project is assessed through a written or practical outcome according to discipline.

Weighting (%) LO Assessment (No.)

Major Project: Written/Practical 100 1-7

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Essential Reading: The reading material will be determined of the student’s project. Supplemental Reading: (author, date, title, publisher)



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ISCED Code

Subject Code

ECTS Credits

NFQ Level (CPD)#

none none 10

Module Title Discourses in Contemporary Art and Design


Module Overview:

A two-semester focus on the discourses that shape current practice and criticism in contemporary art and design, available to students on all Masters programmes.



1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of discourses and debates in contemporary art and design.

2 Demonstrate competence in analysis of contemporary art and design practice.

3 Apply specific methodologies to the interpretation of contemporary art and design practice.

4 Demonstrate organisational initiative in contributing to the seminar process and developing ancillary learning opportunities for the group.

5 Demonstrate the relevance of his/her own research project to the field of contemporary art and design.

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Content will be updated annually to reflect changing debates/discourses in contemporary practice and the research expertise of faculty. Below is an indication of content: Constructing a Public for Art and Design Current Debates in Museum Studies Returns to Decorative Arts and Crafts Critical Design Contemporary Art/Design and the Natural Sciences The Future of Art and Design Education Visual Culture in Everyday Nationhood The Marketisation of Contemporary Art and Design Performing Objects in Material Culture Archives and Material Culture Contemporary Art and the Politicisation of Aesthetics


Lectures, followed by seminars involving directed discussion of key texts/works.




Two semesters

Assessment

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Class presentation 50 1-5

Written submission 50 1-5


Essential Reading: Abu El Dahab, M., A. Vidokle, and F. Waldvogel, eds, (2006) Notes for an Art School. Amsterdam: International Foundation Manifesta. Aranda, J., Vidokle, A, and Wood, B. K. eds, (2010) What is Contemporary Art? Berlin: Sternberg. Belting, H. Art History After Modernism. Translated by C. Saltzwedel and M. Cohen. Chicago: University of Chicago, 2003. Dumbadze, A. et al. eds, (2013) Contemporary Art: 1989 to Present. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Eagleton, T. et al., eds, (2009), Now is the Time: Art and Theory in the 21st Theory. Rotterdam: Nai. Miyake, A. and H-U. Obrist, eds, (2002) Bridge the Gap? Köln: Walther König Robertson, J. (2013) Themes of Contemporary Art: Visual Art after 1980. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Sisson, E. and Linda King (2011) Ireland, Design and Visual Culture: Negotiating Modernity 1922-1992. Cork: Cork University Press

Supplemental Reading: (author, date, title, publisher) Birnbaum, D. et al. (2011) Defining Contemporary Art: 25 Years in 200 Pivotal Artworks. London: Phaidon. Lucie-Smith, E. (2013) The Decline and Fall of the Avant-Garde: Essays on Contemporary Art. London: CV Publications Perry, G. and Wood, P. eds, (2004) Themes in Contemporary Art. New Haven: Yale University Press. Gell, A. (1998) Art and Agency: An Anthropological Theory. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1998. Heiser, J. (2008) All of a Sudden: Things that Matter in Contemporary Art. Berlin: Sternberg. Stiles, K. and P. Selz, eds, (1996) Theories and Documents of Contemporary Art: A Sourcebook of Artists’ Writings. Berkeley: University of California Press



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ISCED Code

Subject Code

ECTS Credits

NFQ Level (CPD)#

none none 10

Module Title Research Methods

Module Overview:

This module will introduce students to various research methods and techniques that will aid them in the construction of their research project. They will become familiar with different interpretative and historical frameworks and theoretical arguments that shape research.



1 Show an in-depth understanding of research methods relevant to the study and practice of contemporary art and design/visual and critical studies.

2 Develop the cross-disciplinary interpretative and historical frameworks necessary to construct a research project.

3 Broaden knowledge of the context for his/her individual research project.

4 Acquire practical experience in research writing and presentation competencies.

5 Apply critical reflection skills in communicating key aspects of the major project.

6 Understand the requirements for making his/her research available to different constituencies.

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What is a Research Methodology? Research Lexicons and Modalities An Overview of Academic Conventions Qualitative Research Methods The Case Study Approach Building a Literature Review Preparing for Publication/Presentation Using an Archive Conducting Interviews Visualising Art and Design Research Non-Visual Techniques of Representation Conceptual Thinking in Art and Design


Lectures, following by direct group discussions and tutorials. Also, workshops where specific research skills can be practiced and developed.




Two semesters.

Assessment

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Research presentation 50 1-5

Proposal for conference paper/presentation or journal article 50 4-6


Essential Reading: DENZIN, Norman K. et al. (2003) The Landscape of Qualitative Research: Theories and Issues, (Second Edition), London: Sage. FINK, A. (1998) Conducting Research Literature Reviews: From Paper to the Internet, California: Sage. HOLLY, M.A. and M. SMITH (2009), What is Research in the Visual Arts? Obsession, Archive, Encounter. New Haven: Yale University Press. INNS, T. (2010) Designing for the 21st century: interdisciplinary methods and findings. Farnham: Ashgate. YIN, R. (1994) Case Study Research: Design and Methods. London: Sage. Supplemental Reading: CUREDALE, R. (2013) Design Research Methods: 150 Ways to Inform Design. Topanga: Design Community College. GRAY, C. and J. MALINS (2004) Visualising Research: A Guide to the Research Process in Art and Design. Aldershot: Ashgate. HUBER, J. ed. (2011), It’s Not a Garden Table: Art and Design in the Expanded Field. Zürich: JRP Ringier. MICHEL, R. ed. (2007), Design Research Now: Essays and Selected Projects. Basel: Birkhäuser. PREZIOSI, D. ed. (1998) The Art of Art History: A Critical Anthology. Oxford: Oxford University Press.



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ISCED Code

Subject Code

ECTS Credits

NFQ Level (CPD)#

none none 5

Module Title Discipline-Specific Seminar


Module Overview:

A two-semester seminar organised by discipline. This module facilitates close analysis of core texts, projects, or events within specific disciplines, according to the constitution of the student research group. Each seminar is led by one faculty member.



1 Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of core texts, projects, or events within his/her discipline.

2 Perform close analysis and interpretation of these texts, projects, or events.

3 Demonstrate organisational initiative in contributing to the seminar process and developing ancillary learning opportunities for the group.

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Syllabus to be outlined by faculty according to research interests of student group.


Faculty-led seminar involving close analysis of core texts, projects, or events.




Two semesters

Assessment


Commentary on text/project/event 1 50 1-3

Commentary on text/project/event 2 50 1-3

Module Specific Assessment Arrangements (if applicable) (a) Derogations from General Assessment Regulations

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(b) Module Assessment Thresholds (c) Special Repeat Assessment Arrangements

Essential Reading: This is selected by faculty leading the seminar. Supplemental Reading: (author, date, title, publisher)



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DIT Academic Calendar – Session 2017/2018 (The Academic Year comprises of two Semesters of 15 weeks during which most student learning and assessment takes place. Note that the MA programmes continue through the summer semesters, 3 and 6.) Semester 1

Semester 2

August 2017 14/08/17 Reassessment (2016/17)

21/08/17 Reassessment (2016/17)

September 2017

01/09/17 Academic Year commences 2017/18

04/09/17

11/09/17 1

Semester of 15 weeks that normally includes 12 weeks teaching

18/09/17 2

25/09/17 3

October 2017 02/10/17 4

09/10/17 5

16/10/17 6

23/10/17 7

Review Week (unless otherwise arranged)* Review week to be used either for revision, reading, field visits, lectures, interim tests, formative assessment feedback etc. To be applied in week 8, except where otherwise arranged

30/10/17 8*

November 2017

06/11/17 9

13/11/17 10

20/11/17 11

27/11/17 12

December 2017

04/12/17 13

Weeks 14 and 15 provide flexibility to allow exams or marking during this time.

11/12/17 14

18/12/17 Christmas

25/12/17 Christmas

January 2018 02/01/18 15

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*Review Week

08/01/18

15/01/18

22/01/18 1 Semester of 15 weeks that normally includes 12 weeks teaching

29/01/18 2

February 2018 05/02/18 3

12/02/18 4

19/02/18 5

26/02/18 6

March 2018 05/03/18 7

12/03/18

8

19/03/18

9

26/03/18

Easter break

April 2018 02/04/18 Easter break

09/04/18 10

16/04/18 11 Review Week (unless otherwise arranged)* Review week to be used either for revision, reading,

23/04/18 12

field visits, lectures, interim tests, formative assessment feedback etc. To be applied in week 13, except where otherwise arranged.

May 2018 30/04/18 13*

07/05/18 14

14/05/18

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Weeks 14 and 15 provide flexibility to allow exams or marking during this time.

21/05/18

28/05/18

June 2018 04/06/18 Student feedback and Appeals

11/06/18 Student feedback and Appeals

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It has been agreed that there will be an Institute-wide Review Week (to be set by the Institute) in each Semester. There is a right to seek derogation for an individual programme. The derogation case is to be presented by the relevant Programme Committee to the Head of School responsible for the programme and the College Director, who together will make the final decision. It is suggested that Programme Committees should endeavour to agree their approach to the Review Week in a timely manner, to allow decisions to be communicated to both staff and students before the start of the Semester in which a Review Week occurs.

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General Student Information Assessments – DIT Regulations Full information on the examination process at DIT can be found on the Examinations Website at http://dit.ie/currentstudents/studentservices/examinations/ What is the pass mark for each module? To pass a module a student must obtain 40% or more in that module. To pass a programme as a whole, (or each year, if relevant) you must pass each one of the required number of modules for your programme (including compulsory modules, if any). Compensation rules apply only in limited circumstances. What grades are available? For a classified award, a candidate must obtain at final examination, an aggregate mark (based on an average of the total marks available). On completion of the programme, classifications are awarded as follows: Degree and MA programmes First Class Honours 70% + Second Class Honours, Upper Division 60 - 69% Second Class Honours, Lower Division 50 - 59% Pass 40 - 49% Referral 0 – 39 % FAQs on General DIT examinations process see here: http://dit.ie/currentstudents/studentservices/examinations/exams-frequentlyaskedquestions/

Referrals & Deferrals A Referral

If at summative assessment you receive a mark below the 40% pass level threshold or you do not submit coursework (a non-submission), you will be referred in this module. This means you will get an opportunity to re- submit an assignment or coursework for assessment and gain the requisite credits (ECTS) required to gain an final award (BA Fine Art - Level 8) . Following the end of year Progression & Award Board meeting in June, students who did not pass a module will be send a referral brief by Module Tutor or Year Coordinator. Students then complete the work based on the brief over the summer period and submit work for re-assessment in early September. Full submission information and deadlines are contained in the referral brief. The maximum grade that can be given for a referral project is 40%. A fail grade at assessment or a failure to submit for an assessment will be counted as an ‘attempt’ such that the next attempt will be deemed to be a ‘second attempt’, ‘third attempt’ or ‘fourth attempt’ as the case may be. However, an attempt at an assessment may not be counted if a student has obtained a deferral. A Deferral

If you discover or think you will not be able to make a submission for assessment - for instance because of illness or family events – you can apply to defer submission and assessment of a module. In the first instance you should discuss the matter with your module tutor and/or supervisor

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and/or Year Coordinator. They will be able to advise you on your options and the criteria for gaining a deferral. Students seeking a deferral should write to the Head of School, giving reasons for seeking the deferral at the earliest possible opportunity. An application for a deferral must be in writing and signed by the person seeking the deferral. In addition you should complete a Personal Circumstances Form (a ‘PC1 form’ ) See next Section 3.7. The Head of School, at his or her discretion, may grant deferrals at the written request of the student before the due date for submission of continuous assessment work. Deferrals sought before the deadlines for continuous assessment submissions may be granted, at the discretion of the Head of School on the following grounds only:

o Illness (supported by a medical note) o Bereavement or serious illness of a close family member, partner or close friend

necessitating absence o Pregnancy or recent childbirth (father or mother) necessitating absence o Unavoidable circumstances requiring absence from exams/submission of

assessments o Excessive personal stress where certified by a doctor or counsellor o Other unavoidable factors preventing the sitting of exams/submission of

assessments. Deferrals will not be granted, in particular, in the following circumstances:

o Lack of preparedness for exams/assessments (without other mitigating factors) o Uncertified illness or stress

If you request a Deferral, you are required to also submit a PC1 form. Personal Circumstances Form (PC1 Form)

The General Assessment Regulations (second edition 2009, latest revision March 2015), among other things, make provision for student who feels that personal or other serious difficulties, for example accident, illness or bereavement, which were largely unforeseen and adversely affected their performance in an assessment and wishes to bring this to the attention of the Examination Board. It should be noted that the examination board will normally require the student to complete the learning outcomes for a module. The PC1 Form can only be used to determine if a student should undertake an alternative form of assessment or if a student’s next attempt at an assessment / Examination will be considered as their first attempt or second (or subsequent) attempt. The PC1 Form cannot be used to alter a mark or exempt a student from completing the learning outcomes of the programme. Personal Circumstances as envisaged under this regulation relate to serious adverse factors only. Download a PC1 form here: http://www.dit.ie/qualityassuranceandacademicprogrammerecords/student-assessment- regulations/general/ The Personal Circumstances Form and supporting evidence should be placed in an envelope and handed in to the Examinations Office (address below). The envelope should be clearly marked ‘Personal Circumstances’ and include the Student Name, Student Number and Programme of Study (Fine Art DT546). It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure the form is delivered safely

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and on time. Please keep a photo-copy of the completed PC1 form and documentation for your own reference. Send your completed PC1 form to: EXAMINATIONS OFFICE, ROOM 316, DIT BOLTON STREET, DUBLIN 1 Re-checks, re-marks and appeals The Institute’s General Assessment Regulations outline the procedures whereby a candidate may:

o Bring any Personal Circumstances to the attention of the Examination Board o Seek a re-check of examination results o Seek a re-mark of examination results o Appeal the decision of an Examination Board

Candidates should be aware that these are four separate procedures. In order to exercise their rights, a candidate must complete the relevant form for submission to the Examinations Office. Information and relevant forms re-checks, re-marks and appeals can be found here: http://dit.ie/qualityassuranceandacademicprogrammerecords/student-assessment-regulations/general/ Section 4. GENERAL INFORMATION Registration Full information on registration and obtaining your student card can be found on the Registration Website: http://dit.ie/registration/ Safe Assign – Submission Procedures for Written Work As per the arrangements determined by their School, students are required to submit academic papers or assignments via Blackboard SafeAssign in order that they be reviewed/evaluated in terms of originality and intellectual integrity. Students should understand that if the results of such a review support a question of academic dishonesty, that further action may be required. For more details see: http://www.dit.ie/media/documents/campuslife/plagiarism.doc. All students must log onto the new DIT Registration Web site: www.dit.ie/registration/. The DIT web site will provide you with information essential to the Examinations Process and General Student Information. It is the responsibility of each student to familiarize themselves with all assessment and exam procedures and regulations. All necessary information can be found on the DIT website: www.dit.ie Library There are six constituent libraries within the Institute located at Aungier St., Bolton St., Cathal Brugha St, Kevin St, DIT Grangegorman and Rathmines House. The student ID card also serves as the Library card. Hours of opening vary from library to library and according to the time of year. During term time, most libraries are open from 9:30am – 9:30pm Monday to Friday.

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Saturday opening is from 10:00am – 5:00pm. Please check the notices at each library for further information or check the DIT Library website at http://www.dit.ie/library. The DIT currently stocks collections in excess of 170,000 books and other items and subscribes to approximately 1,800 journal titles. The libraries are networked, operating the same computer system and share a common database. The entire holdings of the DIT libraries, their locations and current status are displayed on the OPAC (online public access catalogue) in each centre. The OPAC may also be accessed via the internet. The address is library.dit.ie and the logon is opac. Registered students may borrow from any of the DIT libraries. Generally the DIT library provides study places, textbooks, monographs, course materials, reference works and journals both to support the courses offered and to facilitate research. Material may be available in many formats, for example books, videos, slides, tapes, microfilms, CD-ROMs, computer disks, maps and music. Internet access and on-line searching is available to varying degrees in the DIT libraries. Card operated photocopiers are also available. Your Library and Information Service will be a valuable resource for you during your time with DIT. Please feel free to visit any of the libraries and remember that the library staffs are always willing to help you if you are unsure of where to find the information you want. DIT Grangegorman Library The library service plays a central role in the educational mission of the DIT in providing the resources to support the learning, teaching and research activity of the Institute. The College Librarian for Arts and Tourism is responsible for the Services and Collection Development in Grangegorman. The library has a staff of six. Stock The main collections relating specifically to Art, Design and Printing are held in the library at DIT Grangegorman. Total current book stocks amount to 37,000 volumes approximately, divided into three main collections – Main Lending, Short Loan and Reference. Recent Additions lists are available on our blog. http://grangegormanlibrary.blogspot.com/ Access to the collections is through the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC). http://library.dit.ie/ The Audio visual material (DVD’s and Video) may be viewed in the library on PC’s and players. A headphones distributor will allow quiet group viewing. A microform reader/printer is also available. The library in DIT Aungier St is the main library for Media, Law, Business and Management and the main Music and Drama collection is located in DIT Rathmines. Electronic Resources There are a host of electronic resources available via the library website. The library has many online databases including Art Full Text, Oxford Art online, DAAI, Art & Humanities Citation Index, and FIRA. Guides to individual databases are updated regularly and are available online or in print form. In addition to the print journals, full text online journals are available through the electronic journals portal: http://ew5mz7jl6k.search.serialssolutions.com/. Online catalogues from other 3rd level colleges including NCAD are linked for easy access. The Grangegorman Library web site http://www.dit.ie/library/sites/mountjoysq/ collates all housekeeping information about the library, including directions, contacts etc., while

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http://www.dit.ie/library/subjects/artanddesign/ specifically targets the Electronic resources (Journals, databases, internet links), Exam papers and Programme documents relating to Art and Design. Institutional Repository: ARROW Arrow: was set up and is run by the DIT Library. It includes research papers, DIT Postgraduate research / Doctoral theses and articles. The DIT requires academic staff and Researchers to deposit their work in the Repository. [email protected] Information Technology DIT library actively promotes a policy of providing access to information world wide to supplement its core collections. It is library policy to upgrade all computers and IT hardware on a rolling basis. All are networked linked to colour and B&W printer/photocopiers. The Printers & Photocopiers contract is outsourced to DATAPAC. Library Research Skills The library holds Library Research Skills classes for students throughout the year. The Library is part of the Induction committee and works with schools to make Information Literacy more useful and meaningful for students.

Term Time Opening Hours Out of Term Opening Hours

Mon- Thurs 9:30-9:30 Mon- Fri 9:30-5:15

Friday 9:30-5:15 Saturday- Closed

Saturday* 10am-5pm

*Please see www.dit.ie/library/a-z/hours for information about the opening hours of all the DIT libraries (including the specific Saturdays that we are open). Computers Each of the major DIT centres has an extensive range of computing facilities available to provide hands on experience for the students based there. Many of the students are scheduled for practical classes as part of their course but access to the facilities may also be available at other times by arrangement. Student Services There are a wide range of support services to help you get the most from your DIT experience. Information on these services can be found at:

The Campus Life website includes information on all aspects of life on campus https://dit.ie/campuslife/

First Guide Student Guide contains practical information on study skills, campus

societies, registration, and career guidance http://dit.ie/fyi/

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Information on school/college support and Institute-level support for individual student needs: Mature Students http://www.dit.ie/study/mature/support/ Disability Support http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/disability/ DIT Chaplaincy http://chaplaincy.dit.ie/ Student Health Services http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/studenthealthservice/ Student Support Services, including financial, accommodation and childcare support services http://www.dit.ie/campuslife/studentsupport/ Information on fees and grants http://www.dit.ie/studentservices/feesandgrants/ Information on Students societies, sport and the Student Union is available at: Student clubs and societies: http://socs.dit.ie/ DIT Sports http://www.ditsports.ie/ DIT Student Union http://www.ditsu.ie/

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