Access to Higher Education: History of Art ADED11410E

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: Short Courses
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Taught Wholly by Distance Learning: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: 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 22 weeks

Access courses are available at different days and times throughout the week. For timetable details, please see our 'Access to Higher Education' web pages at University of Glasgow - Study - Short courses - Access courses

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Two essays (each of up to 1500 words) (40% each)

Small group online discussion - compare and contrast artworks (20%)

Course Aims

To introduce students to the discipline of Art History and to enable them to develop academic literacies necessary for Level 1 undergraduate study in the College of Arts.

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.

■ Communicate Art History theories and concepts in a logical and effective manner, using key terminology from this field of study, as required for University Level 1 courses.

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.