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Undergraduate Course: 2d Practice (ARTX08039)

Course Outline
SchoolEdinburgh College of Art CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaArt Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionStudents may choose from a range of media including painting, photography, printmaking and digital imaging to develop exploration in to the possibilities of two dimensional image making
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs art materials
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a considered approach to research as it underpins individual practice
2. Demonstrate competence and confidence in the handling of a range of materials to create two dimensional images
3. Show competence and a considered approach to the selection and presentation of work for assessment at this level
Assessment Information
Portfolio submission, containing evidence of research and a selection of works developed from research: 100%
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description This course builds on skills learned at SCQF level 7. Research is a key component of the course and students are expected to develop their own ideas and interests as the main driver of their study. Using this research, students will develop individual responses using two dimensional media. Selection and presentation will be important considerations in the submission of work for assessment.
Syllabus Students may attend classes in photography, painting, printmaking, digital media or other relevant processes.
Transferable skills Skills in research and development of ideas;
The ability to undertake self directed study;
Organisational skills; the ability to respond to a brief;
Self motivation and drive; skills in presentation and selection; practical skills related to making
Reading list A reading list relating to the student's individual practice will be provided
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Students will undertake 200 hours of study which will include 50 hours of class contact time and 50 hours of directed study. The remaining 100 hours will allow students to undertake self-directed study.
Keywordstwo dimensional individual research
Contacts
Course organiserMs Joan Smith
Tel: 0131 221 6031
Email: joan.smith@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Claire Davies
Tel:
Email: claire.davies@ed.ac.uk
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