Undergraduate Course: Art 1: Visual Culture (ARTX07006)
Course Outline
| School |
Edinburgh College of Art |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Art |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Indicative course content
This first stage of your studies in contemporary art introduces you to key concepts and approaches used in the study of visual culture. During your first year you will explore and apply a variety of critical approaches to analyse visual culture. Through a range of assignments you will test, apply and communicate your ideas in a clear, cogent manner.
Aims of course
1 Introduce and establish key concepts and theories of visual culture
2 Develop an awareness of and the ability to select and use a range of appropriate research methods
3 Foster critical enquiry that leads to the visual, verbal and written communication of ideas in an analytical manner
Mode of delivery
Lectures, Seminars, Workshops, Presentations, Projects, Tutorials, Visits, E-learning |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: 150 |
| 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. RESEARCH: Use a variety of appropriate critical approaches to show a broad understanding of visual images, artefacts, built environments and texts
2. ANALYSIS: Demonstrate an applied knowledge of the main theories of Visual Culture Studies
3. COMMUNICATION: Convey pertinent ideas using appropriate and coherent formats |
Assessment Information
Report Project Book & bibliography of research resources.
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Indicative Bibliography
Barnard, M. (2001) Approaches to Understanding Visual Culture. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
Elkins, J. (2003) Visual Studies: a skeptical introduction. New York: Routledge.
Mirzoeff, N. (1999) An Introduction to Visual Culture: definitions, concepts, contexts. London: Routledge.
Rampley, M. (ed.)(2005) Exploring Visual Culture. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
Sturken, M. (2001) Practices of Looking: an introduction to visual culture. Oxford: Oxford Univeristy Press.
Weston, R (2002) Modernism. London: Phaidon. |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Contact hours 32 hours
Directed study 64 hours
Self-directed study 104 hours
Total 200 hours |
| Keywords |
VISUAL CULTURE, ART HISTORY AND THEORY, SCHOOL OF ART |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Stephen Hunter
Tel: 0131 221 6063
Email: s.hunter@eca.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Sheena Milligan
Tel: 0131 221 6063
Email: s.milligan@ed.ac.uk |
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