illustrationFETAC Level 6

course handbook 2011/2012

FETAC Assessment Principles

1 Assessment is regarded as an integral part of the learning process.

2 All FETAC assessment is criterion referenced. Each assessment technique has

assessment criteria which detail the range of marks to be awarded for

specificstandardsofknowledge,skillsandcompetence

demonstrated by candidates.

3 The mode of assessment is generally local i.e. the assessment

techniques are devised and implemented by internal assessors in centres.

4 Assessment techniques in FETAC modules are valid in that they test a range of

appropriate learning outcomes.

5 The reliability of assessment techniques is facilitated by providing support for as

sessors.

6 Arisingfromanextensiveconsultationprocess,eachFETACmoduledescribes

what is considered to be an optimum approach to assessment. When the

necessaryproceduresareinplace,itwillbepossibleforassessorstouseother

formsofassessment,providedtheyaredemonstratedtobevalidandreliable.

7 To enable all learners to demonstrate that they have reached the required stan

dard,candidateevidencemaybesubmittedinwritten,oral,visual,multimediaor

other format as appropriate to the learning outcomes.

8 Assessmentofanumberofmodulesmaybeintegrated,providedthe

separate criteria for each module are met.

9 Grouporteamworkmayformpartoftheassessmentofamodule,

provided each candidate’s achievement is separately assessed.

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Illustration Course Policy

In addition to the general Policies of St Johns Central College, the Illustration Course requires a certain degree of professional practice in regard to:

Attendance

Studentsareexpectedtoattendandparticipateinalltimetabledclasses,visitsand meetings. Students are responsible for ensuring that they are registered in theofficialcollegerollbook.Absences are monitored and any unacceptable absence will be referred to an Attendance Committee. This may result in suspension from the college and will affect your student grant.

Punctuality

Respect for the teaching staff and fellow students in this regard is of utmost importance.Intheeventofbeinglate,studentsareexpectedtoaskpermissiontoenter the class at the teacher’s discretion.

Plagiarism

To copy an existing piece of work or idea is unprofessional and in certain instances,illegal.However,artisticinfluenceisinherentinthedesignprocess.Your teacher can advise you in this regard if in doubt.

Professional Conduct

Teachersandstudentshavetherighttoworkinapleasant,creativeatmosphere.Please respect these rights and be supportive both professionally and socially.

Subject Teachers

Each subject has a subject teacher. On the course all staff teach their own specialisms. All staff are very experienced teachers who put the students and their learningfirst.Ifyouhaveadifficultyinclassorapositivesuggestiontomakeletthe subject teacher know. Feedback is always welcome.

Class Teachers

Every course has a class teacher. The class teacher for the Illustration Course (061IL) is Fiona O’Mahony.

What are class teachers for?Theclassteacheristhepersontogotoifyouhaveanyconcerns/difficulties/issues,iftheycan’thelpyoutheymaydirectyoutosomeonewhocan.The class teacher also monitors student attendance and commitment so if you areabsentyouwillneedtoprovideawrittenexplanation(withadoctorscert,appointment card etc. if appropriate) to your class teacher.

Contacting staff: Thestaffe-mailaddressesarecomprisedoftheirfirstinitialfollowedbytheirsurname followed by @stjohnscollege.ie for example Fiona O’Mahony’s e-mail address is fomahony@stjohnscollege.ieKevin Taylor’s email address is ktaylor@stjohnscollege.ie

The college has trained Guidance & Counselling staff. More information about this service is available at the guidance suite on level 3.

Illustration & Animation

Kevin Taylor - Drawing - Design

Niamh Kelly - Art/Design AppreciationMary Looney - Web Authoring Catherine Cashin - Communications

Illustration

Fiona O’ Mahony - Illustration - Computer Graphics - Professional Practice - (Work Experience)Ray Lonergan- - Painting

Animation

Kevin Taylor - Animation Film Production - (Work Experience)

Ray Baron - Sound

Brid Corcoran - Digital Film Production

Project Work & Deadlines

Students are entitled to have their work assessed in a fair and consistent manner

They are entitled to feedback on the work corrected by teachers. In the case of amajorAssignmentorProject,thisfeedbackshouldbegivenwithin3weeksofsubmission. Keep a back up of all of your work on Computer Disk.

WhenyousubmitanAssignmentorProjecttoyourteacher,signforit(sowilltheteacher) Give your work to nobody else.

You will be asked to declare that the work is your own and has not been plagiarised or simply copied from books or the internet.

You must submit your Project or Assignments before the deadline. Teachers cannot accept work after the deadline date.Only in exceptional circumstances are applications for exemption or extension to the Deputy Principal permitted. Ask your Teacher about this if you need to.

The ‘bottom line’ always is that if you are in doubt about anything or require any information,youshouldaskyourteacher.S/hewillhelpyouout,ortheywilldirectyou to where you can get the information.

Individualprojectswiilbeassessedonacontinualbasisthroughouttheyear,however,pleasebeawarethatthesegradesareprovisional and are only provided as an indication of your progress. This feedback will only be given to those whose work meets the deadline.

Finalassessmenttakesplaceattheendoftheacademicyear’atwhichtime,anoverall grade for the folio of work presented is given for each module. This allows students an opportunity to resubmit work if necessary.

Appeals can only be processed through FETAC following the issue of Final End of Year Results.

If you are absent you should

Letyouclassteacherknowinadvanceifpossiblee.g.,anappointment,a wedding.Provide a written explanation to your class teacher when you return with a doctor’scertificateifduetoillnessifappropriate.Frequentabsencesseriouslydamageastudentprogress,italsomayresultinlossofgrantpayment,referraltothecollegeattendancecommitteeandpossibleloss of place in the college.

Keeping in touch.

Timetables,calendarsandotherinformationarepostedonthenoticeboardinthegraphics room.

Thereisalsoaccesstoprojectbriefs,coursenotes,deadlinecalandersandcourse information on the information resource centre/ library computers.

The IRC (information resource centre)

Thelibraryhasanextensiverangeofbooks,videosandDVDs,checkoutthesearchengineonthelibraryportalonthecomputers,itislocatedonlevel3.

FETAC stands for the Further Education & Training Awards Council.

The Award your are undertaking is a FETAC level 5 award in Graphic Design & Illustration.If a student does not pass enough modules to achieve a full award they getacomponentcertificate.AComponentCertificateisawardedtoacandidate who achieves the required standard in one module. Students

must achieve a pass grade or greater in all of the modules listed below

Mandatory

These modules are compulsory to achieve a full award

DrawingComputer Illustration Graphics

Electives

Illustration (& Painting)Appreciation of Art/Craft/Design Professional Practice for Art/Craft and Design DesignCommunicationsWork Experience (Level 5)Web Authoring (Level 5)

Course

Course Code Course Coordinator

ILLUSTRATIONFETAC Illustration Award Level 6AIXXXFiona O’Mahony

Illustration Course

Module Title Painting FETAC Level 6Course Code L32677Tutor(s) Ray LonerganHours p/week 2 hours

Painting

Module Outline

This module is designed to introduce students to the practical and theoretical practiceoffineartpainting.Itaimstofostercreativityandself-expressionthrougha variety of painting mediums. This module runs in conjunction with the illustration module.

Illustration

Module Title Illustration FETAC Level 6 Course Code N32875Tutor(s) Fiona O’MahonyHours p/week 3 hours + Unsupervised Study

Module Outline

Atlevel6,studentsdevelopapersonal,innovativeapproachasavisualinterpret-erwhilecombiningcreative,theoryandthetechnicalaspectsofillustration.Theyexploreillustrationconceptsandprocessesindepth,withastrongemphasisonself-directed study to develop an individual voice.

Assessment CriteriaCollection of Work/ Assignments = 100%

Development of work 10%Creative Thinking 10%Illustrative Skills 40%Professional Practice &Development 40%

Module Title Work Experience FETAC Level 5Course Code W20008Tutor(s) Fiona O’MahonyHours p/week 1 hour

*Work Experience

Module Outline

This module has been designed to allow students to gain an experience of their chosen areaintheworkplace,itwillinvolvepreparation,planning,workingunderdirectionanddoc-umentingtheexperience.Itwillenablestudentstodevelopspecificworkskillsanddeveloptheirunderstandingofrelevantrequirements,issuesanddirectioninordertoprogress. *If you have successfully completed the Work Experience Module at Level 5 you are not obliged to take it again.

Assessment CriteriaCollection of Written Work + 10 days work experience = 100%

Learner Record 50%Skills Demonstration 30%Assignment 20%

Art/Craft/Design Appreciation

Module Title Art/Craft/Design Appreciation FETAC Level 6Course Code L32695Tutor(s) Niamh KellyHours p/week 1.5 hours

Module Outline

This module encourages students to gain knowledge and understanding of the social,culturalandhistoriccontextofdesignandillustration.Participantsalsodevelop an understanding of the vocabulary of criticism.

Assessment CriteriaCollection of Work/ Assignments = 100%

Assignment 30%Collection of Work 70%

Illustration - Shared Modules with Animation

Module Outline Atlevel6,learnersareencouragedtoexplorewaysofdevelopingandrefiningexistingskillstotheirfullpotential,inbothprofessionalandprivatelife.

Assessment CriteriaCollection of Work/ Assignments = 100%

Portfolio of Coursework 25%Case Study 25% Oral Skills 30%SpecialistVocationalskills 20%

Communications

Module Title Communications FETAC Level 6Course Code G30001Tutor(s) Catherine Cashin Hours p/week 2 hours

Module Title Computer Illustration Graphics FETAC Level 6Course Code N32874Tutor(s) Fiona O’MahonyHours p/week 2.5 hours

Computer Illustration Graphics

Module Outline

Inthismodule,studentsbuildontheiracquiredcomputerillustrationtechniquesto develop an appropriate level of skills in industry standard computer programs. Theydevelopanabilitytomanipulatetype,integratewithdigitalimageryandprepare image output for both print and web.The programmes students will learn to use in this module will be Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Assessment CriteriaCollection of Work/ Assignments = 100%

Image Manipulation 30%VectorGraphics/DrawingSkills 40%Preparation for Document Output 30%

Art/Craft/Design Appreciation

Module Title Animation Drawing FETAC Level 6Course Code L32477Tutor(s) Kevin TaylorHours p/week 3 hours

Drawing

Module Outline

This module will place emphasis on the learner developing their drawing in a taskorientatedmanner,enablingthemtoselfdirecttheirlearningaccordingtotheneedsoftheirindividualproject,whilealsoenhancingtheirawarenessofthetechniques,toolsandpurposesofdrawing

Assessment CriteriaCollection of Work/ Assignments = 100%

Principles of perspective drawing 20%Life Drawing 50%

Module Outline This module is designed to give the learner the relevant skills to author webpages andtodesign,constructandmaintainawebsite.

Assessment CriteriaProject = 100%

HTMLUsingHTMLEditorsDesigning a Web Site design / site objectives / suitability for potential target audience / access speed / site structure and map / navigation solution / GUI / browser compatibility.

Web Authoring

Module Title Web Authoring FETAC Level 5Course Code C20148Tutor(s) Mary LooneyHours p/week 2 hours -

Design

Module Title Design FETAC Level 6Course Code L32585 Tutor(s) Kevin Taylor Hours p/week 1.5 hours

Module Outline Atlevel6,learnerswilldeveloptheskills,knowlegeandcompetenciesofdesign,enabling a rational process to a given design problem using analysis and concep-tual thinking.The student will learn to design using a knowledge base of design history plus inspirational source material.

Assessment CriteriaCollection of work 40%Project 40%Assignment 20%

Professional Practice for Art, Craft & Design

Module Title Professional Practice for Art, Craft & Design FETAC Level 6Course Code N32881Tutor(s) Fiona O’MahonyHours p/week 1.5 hours

Module Outline The module is designed to equip the student with skills and knowledge necessary tooperateasprofessionalpractitionersintheirchosenareaofvisualarts,craftordesign.The module is also designed to provide the learner with opportunities for personal development necessary for sustainable work in their vocational area.

Assessment CriteriaCollection of Work 50% Communication skills Design skills Promotion and presentation of work skills Commercial skillsProject 50%