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HA2806: IN THE FLESH: ART ON LOCATION (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course is organised around a series of tutor-led class visits to sites of special art historical significance. The class will visit key locations in and around Aberdeen, and there is also a trip to Edinburgh. A range of important works of art and architecture will be studied in situ, and this study will be supported by staff lectures on related topics. The material on the course will be organised in relation to broad themes that will introduce students to major issues in the discipline of art history.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Helen Pierce

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course is organised around a series of tutor-led class visits to sites of special art historical significance. The class will visit key locations in and around Aberdeen, and there is also a day-long class visit to Edinburgh. A range of important works of art and architecture will be studied in situ, and this study will be supported by staff lectures/seminars on related topics. The material on the course will be organised in relation to broad themes that will enable students to develop and refine their understanding of major issues in the discipline of art history.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour visual-based written examination (50%), continuous assessment (40%), fieldtrip attendance and participation (10%). Continuous assessment consists of 1 essay of 1500 words. Resit: 1 two-hour visual-based written examination (100%); all outstanding course work must have been submitted.

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment will be provided through verbal engagement with the team of tutors and with peers, and through written feedback provided by essay marking.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided in verbal and written contexts.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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