Undergraduate Course: MAFA Research 4 (ARTX10002)
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
This course is designed to support students in the presentation of a cohesive and well-considered body of work that reflects personal interest and a high level of critical understanding of current Fine Art practice.
Aims of course
1.To propose and execute a clear programme of study.
2.Through critical analysis present a selected body of work that presents a personal vision and awareness of current fine art practice
3.Organise and present work that demonstrates reflection and a high level of visual and intellectual rigour.
Mode of delivery
Studio-based, Workshop, Group crit, Presentation, Project, Tutorial |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
MAFA Research 3 (ARTX09029) AND
MAFA Studio 3 (ARTX09028)
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Co-requisites | Students MUST also take:
MAFA Studio 4 (ARTX10001)
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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. EXPLORATION by clearly identifying and defining the
conceptual areas of practice using appropriate research methods.
2. SYNTHESIS by presenting a body of work that shows critical analysis and synthesis of the major aims of individual studio practice
3. PRESENTION employing a highly focused range of organisational, verbal and presentational skills. |
Assessment Information
Workbook/ Sketchbook/ Journal
Portfolio
Presentation |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Specific Bibliography will be determined by studio tutors as appropriate to individual students research interest |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Contact hours 30 hours
Directed study 70 hours
Self-directed study 100 hours
Total 200 hours |
| Keywords | PAINTING, PRINTMAKING, SCULPTURE, INTERMEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY, MAFA |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Stuart Bennett
Tel: (0131 6)51 5875
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Sheena Milligan
Tel: 0131 221 6063
Email: |
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