Undergraduate Course: MAFA Research 1 (ARTX07001)
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 | 30 |
| Home subject area | Art |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Indicative course content
This course introduces students to a broad range of Research methods in a practical studio based environment. Through Research, students are encouraged to broaden their understanding of Contemporary Art Practice.
Aims of course
1 To introduce students to key theories, practices, contexts and debates in Art.
2 To encourage the creative and critical development of personal practice.
3 To encourage curiosity and foster critical enquiry.
Mode of delivery
Studio-based,Workshop,Group crit,Presentation,Project,Site Visit,Tutorial |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | Students MUST also take:
MAFA Studio 1 (ARTX07002)
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| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | This course is only available to ECA students on degree programmes belonging to the School of Art. |
| Additional Costs | Class Materials Costs, Books, Study Trips and Site Visits |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. CREATIVITY by demonstrating curiosity and creative responses to project briefs..
2. PROCESS by demonstrating a range of fundamental skills, and knowledge of processes
and material associated with art practice.
3. COMMUNICATION by demonstrating an ability to convey ideas through resolved work |
Assessment Information
Workbook/ Sketchbook/ Journal
Portfolio
Presentation
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Indicative Bibliography
Specific Bibliography will be determined by studio tutors as appropriate to individual students research interest |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Contact hours 150 hours
Directed study 75 hours
Self-directed study 75 hours
Total 300 hours |
| Keywords | PAINTING, PRINTMAKING, INTERMEDIA, SCULPTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY, MAFA |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Stuart Bennett
Tel: (0131 6)51 5875
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Annabelle Evans
Tel: (0131 6)51 5763
Email: |
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