SA5022 Art and Perception 3: Dissertation with Practical Element

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students in MRes Anthropology, Art and Perception

Planned timetable

To be confirmed.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module description

The dissertation-with-practical includes one 10 minute (max) sensory piece (film, DVD, sound recording, visual slide show, display etc) which can be made on simple and easily available equipment and software. This will be complemented by a reflective essay of 7500 words. The subject matter will be of anthropological relevance, selected in conjunction with the student's supervisor and other staff on the programme. Both subject and format of the piece will link to teaching in SA 5020 and SA 5021. They will draw on skills learned in the MRes throughout the year and be expected to show awareness of key issues in visual representation and observation. The project may include a short period of time, 3 weeks, in the field, to be agreed by staff and student. This will be supervised by a member of teaching staff who will advise on the subject choice and provide guidance throughout the research process.

Assessment pattern

Sensory Project = 50%, 7,500-word Reflective Essay = 50%

Re-assessment

No Re-Assessment Available

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Fieldwork

Scheduled learning hours

72

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

221

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.