Programme Specification Template: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Part A Appendix 3i Programmes Appendix 3i Programme Specification Template: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes Programme Specification 1. Awarding institution Middlesex University 2. Teaching institution Middlesex University 3. Programme accredited by 4. Final qualification BA Hons 5. Programme title Jewellery 6. JACS code (or other relevant coding system) 7. Relevant QAA subject benchmark group(s) 8. Academic Year 9. Reference points Relevant University Regulations http://www.mdx.ac.uk/regulations/ QAA Subject Benchmark Statements for Art and Design QAA Subject Benchmark Statements for History of Art, Architecture and Design QAA Subject Review Report QAA Code of Practice on Placement Learning University Learning and teaching Strategy Student, Staff, External Examiner and Graduates feedback and comments 1 http://www.mdx.ac.uk/qaas/handbook/parta/docs/partaappen3iweb.doc Programme Specification Template: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Part A Appendix 3i Programmes 10. Aims of the programme The programme aims to: foster and encourage the acquisition and development of a range of research, visual, technical, analytical, critical and communication skills needed to understand and sustain creative professional practice in the area of jewellery and related areas encourage knowledge and understanding of the subject of jewellery, the broader context of contemporary jewellery and to consider its position within a wider cultural context promote and provide the opportunity to develop an individual, well informed and original approach to the subject 2 http://www.mdx.ac.uk/qaas/handbook/parta/docs/partaappen3iweb.doc Programme Specification Template: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Part A Appendix 3i Programmes 11. Programme outcomes* - the programme offers opportunities for students to achieve and demonstrate the following learning outcomes. The highest level at which these programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates is shown in the curriculum map section. A. Knowledge and understanding Teaching/learning methods On completion of this programme the Students gain knowledge and successful student will have knowledge understanding through: and understanding of : 1. practising individual studio work; self directed study and research; written 1. the rigorous processes by which a coherent proposal and statement of work; personal body of work is produced progress reports; reviews; project 2. studio and workshop practices introductions; individual tutorials; 3. key approaches and debates in the history 2. student documentation of Health & Safety of art, visual and spatial culture notebooks; documentation of experimental, 4. professional commercial practice in material and technical research and visual jewellery and related areas (for placement diaries; workshop and project introductions; year only) demonstrations 5. creative practices in jewellery and other 3. self directed research; written assignments; relevant, related areas lecture programmes; cultural visits; seminars 4. placement year experience recorded and evaluated in diary form; production project; seminars 5. project introductions; lectures by visiting practitioners; self directed study; tutorials; cultural visits Assessment Method Students’ knowledge and understanding is assessed by: 1. submission of coursework, which focuses on understanding of the creative and developmental process, the quality of experience and work achieved; written work statements; personal progress report; tutorials; 2. submission of Health and Safety notebooks; sketch books; working process documentation 3. submission of assignments and presentations 4. placement diary; lecture notes from professional practice series; verbal and visual presentation skills 5. exhibition/ museum/ contextual diaries; presentations B. Cognitive (thinking) skills Teaching/learning methods On completion of this programme the Students learn cognitive skills through: successful student will be able to: 1. ILRS introduction; project led and self directed study; lecture programme by 1. sustain a line of enquiry that contribute to, visiting lecturers; group/ individual tutorials; challenges or extends the subject of 2. self directed research; project introductions; jewellery demonstrations; tutorials; reviews; post 2. bring a precision of thought and expression 3 http://www.mdx.ac.uk/qaas/handbook/parta/docs/partaappen3iweb.doc Programme Specification Template: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Part A Appendix 3i Programmes to an individual interpretation of jewellery assessment feedback notes 3. use research effectively to underpin and 3. reviews; individual / group tutorials; extend studio work research seminar 4. use experiment, critical analysis and 4. self evaluation and assessment in progress reflection to develop and resolve ideas reports; tutorials; 5. assess and evaluate concept and practical 5. staff and peer feedback at all individual and development with rigour and clarity group sessions; tutorial and written assessment feedback Assessment Method Students’ cognitive skills are assessed by: 1. submission of visual diaries and resolved work 2. submission of practical, developmental and written coursework 3. submission of research documentation and evidence shown in development of work 4. personal progress report; presentation of documentation of developmental work 5. personal progress report; submission of coursework C. Practical skills Teaching/learning methods On completion of the programme the Students learn practical skills through: successful student will be able to: 1. project briefs; assignments; individual and group tutorials; 1. to generate and develop ideas through 2. workshop and studio practice; drawing, photography, manipulation of demonstrations; project introductions; materials and other appropriate means tutorials; 2. to explore and use imaginatively and effectively a wide range of materials 3. workshop practice; self directed techniques and processes explorations; tutorials; 3. to have experience of a range of practical Assessment Method skills in jewellery and related making Students’ practical skills are assessed by: processes and show development of those 1. submission of developmental and creative skills in a focused and accomplished way work 2. submission of test pieces, how these have been created, observed and furthered 3. submission of resolved pieces D. Graduate Skills∗* Teaching/learning methods On completion of this programme the Students acquire graduate skills through: successful student will be able to 1. practice gained by making written, oral and/or visual presentations and in demonstrate: maintaining varied written, verbal and visual 1. effective and confident communication, communications showing a wide range of expressive skills 2. practising team working and partnership and use of English, subject specific skills; seminars; group tutorials; field trips language and skills to convey complex 3. range of projects emphasising experiment ideas and reflection, critical thinking and 2. an ability to engage in constructive development of self awareness cooperation and mutual criticism, self 4. assignments which require time evaluation and the evaluation of other management, working to deadlines and 3. flexible, independent thinking and specific outcomes intellectual integrity when faced with new 5. practice in the use of IT skills; taught contexts of concern or enquiry workshops, and ongoing support from ILRS 4. effectively plan, organise and manage study and research activities Assessment method *If required by PSRBs undergraduate programme learning outcomes can also be presented using the taxonomy of the appropriate subject benchmark(s) **Not required for postgraduate programmes. 4 http://www.mdx.ac.uk/qaas/handbook/parta/docs/partaappen3iweb.doc Programme Specification Template: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Part A Appendix 3i Programmes 5. a competence in using information Students’ graduate skills are assessed by: technology 1. written assignments, presentations 2. self reflective statement on team work and personal achievement, field trip diary 3. self reflective statement in personal progress report 4. evidence is within submitted coursework 5. submission of coursework which focuses on acquisition and demonstration of technical skills and/or presentation sessions which demonstrate the use of IT skills. 5 http://www.mdx.ac.uk/qaas/handbook/parta/docs/partaappen3iweb.doc Programme Specification Template: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Part A Appendix 3i Programmes 12. Programme structure and requirements, levels, modules, credits and qualifications 12. 1 Overall structure of the programme The BA Honours Jewellery programme is a specialist programme studied over three or four years (with optional placement year) full time or six years part-time. Study is undertaken at three levels and is arranged in modules, which may run concurrently through the year. The degree award requires achievement of 360 credits consisting of 120 credits at each level 1, 2 and 3 (with placement 240 credits at Level 3). Students undertaking the placement opportunity, normally between the second and final year of the programme, undertake two 60 credit modules and on successful completion are awarded a Certificate of Professional Experience. The specialist award BA Honours jewellery requires that all the listed compulsory modules are taken. These modules deal with either the creative, conceptual or practical skills required for successful