Undergraduate Course: Art 4: Research Project (ARTX10017)
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 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
Home subject area | Art |
Other subject area | None |
Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | Indicative course content
In this module you will focus on an individual topic within the broad field of contemporary art and visual culture. It may relate directly to your work or extend beyond the normal parameters of your practice. The project must be feasible and approved by your tutor at the end of Stage 3. You will identify a research question relating to your topic and utilise appropriate methodologies to enable you to produce an in-depth reflection, supporting argument and contextualisation in your responses.
Aims of course
1 Develop the skills necessary to identify a suitable research project and appropriate methods for your research.
2 Extend your research and analytical skills to enable the successful completion of your research project.
3 Nurture visual and written communication skills that enable you to critically articulate your analytical and creative processes in the form of a Project Book.
Mode of delivery
Blended Learning: Lectures, Workshops, Tutorials, e-learning. |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: 150 |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
Class Delivery Information |
Mixture of group seminars and one-to-one tutorials and draft feedback sessions. |
Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 10,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 2,
Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 3,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 6,
Formative Assessment Hours 3,
Summative Assessment Hours 4,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
168 )
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Additional Notes |
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Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Research: Research and reason a critical understanding of the key theories, practices and methods that inform your project and employ an appropriate range of research applications and sources.
2. Analysis: Creatively analyse and synthesise the results of your research.
3. Communication: Demonstrate your ability to manage, structure, resolve and communicate your own innovative research project. |
Assessment Information
Assessment 100% by essay |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
Articulate critical analysis on selective artistic work. |
Syllabus |
Proposal confirmation, research, draft submission and formal completion and submission of work. |
Transferable skills |
Research, analyse, manage time and complete written work on selected subject matter. |
Reading list |
Indicative Bibliography
Blaxter, L et al (2001) <b>How to Research</b>, Buckingham: Open Univeristy Press. Booth, W et al (1995) <b>The Craft of Research</b>. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Boyle, G (2003) <b>Design Project Management</b>. Aldershot: Ashgate. Emmison, M (2000) <b>Researching the Visual</b>. London: SAGE. Gray, C (2004) <b>Visualizing Research: A Guide to the Research Process in Art and Design</b>. Aldershot: Ashgate. Sullivan, G (2005) <b>Art Practice as Research: Inquiry in the Visual Arts</b>. London: SAGE. |
Study Abroad |
Study Abroad is not permissable in Final Honours Year. |
Study Pattern |
Contact hours 4 hours
Directed study 22 hours
Self-directed study 174 hours
Total 200 hours |
Keywords | RESEARCH PROJECT |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Susannah Thompson
Tel: (0131 6)51 5909
Email: s.thompson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Margaret Milner
Tel: (0131 6)51 5879
Email: m.milner@ed.ac.uk |
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