Undergraduate Course: Anatomy and Art (ARTX08053)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | The study of anatomy has been part of traditional art education for hundreds of years. This course aims to address not only the historical basis of this discipline but also consider contemporary concepts and responses related to the human body.
Edinburgh is an important centre for the research and teaching of medicine and we are lucky to have access to important collections relating to anatomy at both the University of Edinburgh School of Medicine and Surgeons' Hall Museum. The School of Medicine collection is a mixture of historical and modern objects & artefacts which help explain anatomy to medical students. The collection at Surgeons' Hall explores surgery, injury and pathology and comprises specimens and preparations as well as models and objects related to the history of surgery 7 dentistry. We also have a collection of anatomy teaching objects here at eca: anatomical casts including the rare ecorche known as 'Smugglerius', skeletons, anatomy posters & diagrams, photographs, slides and books. We will use all of these resources in this course. |
| Course description |
The course will start with structured life drawing and anatomy classes, research visits and discussion. Students are expected to create their own anatomy reference book containing notes and drawings from the classes and visits and a portfolio of life drawings. Beyond the structured classes and visits students are asked to consider how they might research, focus on and develop a self-motivated project which engages with more particular ideas, such as:
+ anatomy as it relates to study of the human form through life drawing
+ the aesthetics and form of anatomy teaching materials
+ ethical issues relating to the exhibiting of human remains
+ structures, instruments and objects used in medicine
+ comparative anatomy (human and animal) and the evolution of vertebrate biology
+ life and death in both medical and cultural contexts
Aims of the course:
To enable students to gain an understanding of human anatomy including the skeleton and superficial musculature
To encourage students to think broadly about the subject of human anatomy and its contexts
To allow students to undertake a personal art project related to anatomy
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | Only available to ECA students. |
| Additional Costs | materials costs |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 20 |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 4,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 4,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 18,
External Visit Hours 9,
Summative Assessment Hours 3,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
158 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Formative Assessment (week 7)
1. You will be asked to sign up for a Formative Feedback tutorial in week 7 where we will discuss:
i. Your anatomy workbook, containing notes and drawings from lectures, talks and visits, and anatomy life drawing (either in the workbook or on separate sheets of paper)
ii. Evidence of your personal research, for example sketchbook work, photographs, reflective notes and collected information relating to aspects of the course.
iii. Ideas and plans for artworks which you will develop from this personal research.
2. Following the tutorial you will be asked to submit (via Learn) a 500 word proposal for your personal project illustrated with up to 10 images
Summative Assessment
Please submit the following to the Learn Anatomy and Art site:
1. A PowerPoint presentation (or similar) of up to 20 slides containing images from your anatomy workbook and life drawings
2. A 1200 word document where you reflect upon your personal project. This document must be illustrated with between 10 and 20 research images and should build on ideas outlined in your 500 word proposal.
3. A document containing images of 4 to 6 artworks developed from your personal research.
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| Feedback |
Formative Feedback
You will be given verbal feedback on the work that you bring to the tutorial. You may record the tutorial if you wish and are encouraged to take notes. Written feedback on your personal project proposal will be posted on to Learn.
Summative Feedback
Written feedback on your submission will be posted on to Learn. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Research and investigate anatomical forms and related concepts.
- Demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy through drawing and other art practices.
- Consolidate a personally driven project related to the subject.
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Reading List
Kemp, Dawn & Barnes, Sarah: Surgeons' Hall A Museum Anthology, 2009
Kemp, Dawn & Patrizio, Andrew: Anatomy acts : how we come to know ourselves, 2006
Thomson, Arthur: A Handbook of Anatomy for Art Students, 2006
Barcsay, Jeno: Anatomy for the Artist, 2006
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Drawing and observational skills
Ability to plan, develop and resolve a personally motivated project
Research skills: library based, studio based, through use of collections and museum resources
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| Special Arrangements |
There will be optional additional visits for students to view and draw human dissections at the School of Biomedical Sciences. |
| Study Abroad |
n/a |
| Keywords | Anatomy,life drawing,contemporary art |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Joan Smith
Tel: (0131 6)51 5917
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Ellie Mccartney
Tel: (0131 6)51 5879
Email: |
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