Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool School of Art & Design

Learning Methods

Lecture
Practical
Seminar
Tutorial
Workshop

Module Offerings

4103GD-SEP-MTP

Aims

1. To introduce a variety of approaches to visual problem solving. 2. To introduce the role of visual research methods in the creative process. 3. To encourage experimentation with concepts and media when responding to a creative brief. 4. To support students discussing their work and the work of others with emerging confidence. 5. To foster an awareness of the boarder context and purpose of the work they produce.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Recognise the role of visual research in the creative process.
2.
Identify and practice visual problem solving when answering a creative brief.
3.
Discuss and explain their approach and thinking to creative brief.
4.
Recognise the purpose and implication of the work they make with regard to broader society.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
1. Using a sketchbook. 2. Lateral thinking, mind mapping, thought shower, creative visualisation, symbolic language. 3. Visual research techniques: drawing, photography, collecting. 4. The use of image-making and typographic techniques and processes.
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to introduce a variety of approaches to visual problem solving and to introduce the role of visual research methods in the creative process. You will be encouraged to experiment with concepts and media when responding to a creative brief.
Additional Information:
This module introduces students to a variety of approaches to visual problem solving, encouraging them to recognise the purpose (and implication) of the work they produce. It will stress the importance of visual research methods and experimentation and exploration with concepts and media. Students should begin to demonstrate a confidence discussing their work and the work of others.

Assessments

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