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Research: Theories and Methods (P02727)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : ACE-P-P02727

This course is focused initially on the development of practical, transferable research skills. Topics normally include the following: reading and writing for research; using archives and libraries; using art objects and interviews; using museums and exhibitions for research etc. Thereafter the course aims to acquaint postgraduate students with some of the formative influences on the development of art history as a discipline, and with critical issues in historical and current debates about the parameters, nature and scope of art history. Through a series of classes each devoted to a different theoretical topic the course examines the methodological underpinnings of research into visual culture. It will encourage students to reflect critically on the process of research and assist students in the articulation of their own academic writing. The theoretical focus of the course aims to help students develop the necessary methodological awareness and theoretical sophistication to support the writing of their dissertations.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History of Art, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

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

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes :

• the development of practical research skills.
• the development of a self-aware and self-critical approach to assignments and research.
• an understanding of some key conceptual tools within the discipline of History of art
components of assessment: 3000 word essay