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Postgraduate Course: Creative Arts in Science Engagement (BIME11054)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Biomedical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaBiomedical Sciences Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe course will explore the diverse array of collaborations using creative arts in science engagement; for example, storytelling, drama, dance, music and art. The module will begin by using story-telling as a gateway for an exploration of the role of narrative and metaphor and will explore the social context of creative styles of engagement and their ability to facilitate discussion. Students will develop skills in collaboration in the context of interdisciplinary applications of the creative arts in science communication and they will develop, deliver and evaluate an activity.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 13/01/2014
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Seminar/Tutorial Hours 15, External Visit Hours 5, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 5, Formative Assessment Hours 5, Summative Assessment Hours 20, Other Study Hours 50, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 0 )
Additional Notes Not on line distance learning
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, you will be able to demonstrate:
* An appreciation of the creative arts and their role in science communication.
* An ability to work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary project.
* Consolidation of previous learning with regards to diverse audiences, different learning and engagement styles and diverse motivations for engagement.
Assessment Information
* Oral presentation of a science story (60%)
* Presentation of a proposal for a science/arts engagement activity. (40%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsSCPE,CArtsSE
Contacts
Course organiserDr Elizabeth Stevenson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3258
Email: E.Stevenson@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Marie Manson
Tel: (0131 6)50 3289
Email: Marie.Manson@ed.ac.uk
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