? Credit Points : 60  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : ACE-P-DMCRR

This is a supervised programme of self-directed research examining theoretical and philosophical issues pertaining to digital media and culture. Students may be required to participate in seminars.

? Keywords : theory digital media culture philosophy

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Home subject area

Architecture, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

At the end of the course students will be able to
- prepare and implement a substantial programme of research
- be acquainted with appropriate texts on the subject of digital media and culture
- critically evaluate demanding theoretical texts and arguments
- demonstrate proficiency in formulating a series of feasible theoretical propositions, constructing an argument, and bringing textual evidence to bear on defending or refuting those propositions
- demonstrate how these arguments can be developed into a more detailed or expansive research project

There will be one interim and one final submission amounting to 15,000 words of text.

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Catherine Carmichael
Tel : (0131 6)50 2305
Email : Catherine.Carmichael@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof Richard Coyne
Tel : (0131 6)50 2332
Email : Richard.Coyne@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.ace.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/