Course Catalogue

Celtic art and architecture (online) ADED11998E

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: Short Courses
  • Credits: 5
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Summer
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Taught Wholly by Distance Learning: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course examines the development of Celtic art and architecture across Europe from the Bronze Age to the early medieval period (c. 1200 BCE - 900 CE). Students will explore the imagination and socio-cultural identities of early Celtic peoples through close analysis of their artwork and common architectural styles, including studying a range of artistic artefacts on different media (such as metalwork, sculpture, wood, and manuscripts) and cross-examining important domestic, religious, and defensive sites.

Timetable

Block 4, Weeks 1-5

2 hours per week for 5 weeks

Tuesdays, 18.00-20.00

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Commentary exercise on a piece of Celtic artwork (500 words) (50%)

Commentary exercise on one example of early Celtic architecture (500 words) (50%)

Course Aims

This course aims to:

■ Provide students with the unique opportunity to study complementary aspects of ancient Celtic history and culture

■ Introduce the comparative visual analysis of primary artefacts and site descriptions.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

• Recognise patterns common to ancient and medieval Celtic artwork

• Identify specific ancient and early medieval Celtic architectural structures and their functions

• Evaluate art historical evidence and archaeological evidence.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions