Undergraduate Course: Introduction to Visual and Contextual Analysis (ARTX07017)
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 | 10 |
| Home subject area | Art |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Indicative course content
Students will be introduced to the methodologies and techniques that help to move their understanding of art objects on from subjective 'art appreciation' to competent objective analysis. Emphasis will be placed on direct observation supported by informed reading and participation in classroom-based discussions as well as gallery visits. Although the module will focus on western art, students will have the opportunity to consider the relationship with artefacts from non-western cultures.
Aims of course
1 To introduce students to the methodologies of visual and contextual analysis
2 To enable students to achieve competence in visual literacy appropriate to this level
3 To enable students to interrogate works of art and designed objects to achieve understanding of the relationships between form, function and meaning
Mode of delivery
Gallery based study day consisting of lecture, discussion, visit and supporting materials.
This course is only available to students on BA Combined Studies (School of Art). |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | This course is only available to ECA students on degree programmes belonging to the School of Art. |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Analyse a range of works of art and designed objects in different media, using appropriate descriptive and analytical vocabularies and appropriate methodologies
2. Show a clear understanding of the relationship between made objects and the designer's or maker's intentions
3. Demonstrate confidence and fluency in the verbal and written critical discussion of works of art and designed objects |
Assessment Information
Assessment plan
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Special Arrangements
| This course is only available to students on BA Combined Studies (School of Art). |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
Indicative Bibliography
Core bibliography available on eportal. Subject specific bibliography attached to project brief for this module. Jonathan Harris The New Art History (2001) Grant Pooke Art History: The Basics (2007) |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Contact hours 30 hours
Directed study 30 hours
Self-directed study 40 hours
Total 100 hours |
| Keywords | OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS, DIRECT OBSERVATION, VISUAL AND CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Joan Smith
Tel: (0131 6)51 5917
Email: joan.smith@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Annabelle Evans
Tel: (0131 6)51 5763
Email: Annabelle.Evans@ed.ac.uk |
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