Access to Arts & Social Sciences: History of Art ADED11410E
- Academic Session: 2020-21
- School: Short Courses
- Credits: 20
- Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
- Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Available to Erasmus Students: No
Short Description
The course provides an introduction to the academic study of the History of Art, focusing on key skills and ideas essential to Level 1 courses in the College of Arts.
Timetable
Blocks 1 and 2
2 hours per week for 20 weeks
Saturday 13.00-15.00
Requirements of Entry
None
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
One essay (1500 words) (25%)
One essay (1000 words) plus linked presentation (25%)
Final 60-minute examination (50%)
Main Assessment In: April/May
Course Aims
To put in place basic understanding and skills appropriate to Level 1 undergraduate study in the College of Arts and knowledge and understanding of the academic discipline of the History of Art.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students should be able to:
■ Identify key themes in the history of art and analyse the artistic techniques employed;
■ Correctly and confidently use key terminology of this field of study;
■ Write essays in an appropriate academic form;
■ Communicate responses to relevant topics in group discussion.
Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits
Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.