47 art, philosophy, contemporary practices minimum requirements are given on page 44. why study at dundee?
This innovative degree provides a unique opportunity to study both fine art and philosophy. Sixty percent of your studies will focus on fine art with the remaining 40 percent on philosophy. You will study in both a highly regarded art school and a well established academic discipline. This interdisciplinary connection brings together excellence in research and teaching within a mainstream university environment. You will be taught by academic staff with national and international reputations as practising artists, theorists, philosophers and writers who contribute significantly to the shaping of contemporary culture and debate.
Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds. The quality of studio and workshop provision is high, with students having access to a digital imaging suite and the University’s computing workstations.
Our programme reflects current cultural practices integrating practical and theoretical studies beyond disciplinary boundaries. If you have a strong interest in philosophical issues but also want practical studio experience as an artist then BA (Hons) Art, Philosophy, Contemporary Practices is the course for you.
Art, philosophy, contemporary practices is one of three courses that comprise the art & media programme (art, philosophy, contemporary practices, fine art, time based art & digital film). This programme has an already established reputation as the only interdisciplinary arts curriculum in Scotland. The bringing together of these distinct pathways under the art and media programme offers a broad educational experience and access to a wide range of staff expertise while also allowing you to gain deep knowledge and expertise in your chosen subject pathway of art, philosophy, contemporary practices.
employability
Our graduates are highly sought after professionals well equipped for a great number of professions. As articulate practitioners or theorists trained in creative practice they are resourceful and flexible. Possible careers include: artist, arts administration, management, curation and cultural policy making as well as publishing, writing and journalism, criticism, research, consultancy, and access to many areas of the teaching profession.
Furthermore, this degree provides a firm foundation for postgraduate studies in the visual arts, philosophy or related disciplines.
teaching and assessment
The programme is delivered through active learning in the studio and the sharing of ideas through discussion. The main components of teaching at Levels 1 and 2 are studio projects along with workshops, lectures, seminars and tutorials.
At Levels 3 and 4 you will increasingly engage in self-directed research supported by technical and idea based workshops, lectures, seminars, group and individual tutorials.
At all levels assessment will reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the programme and will typically include a combination of presentation of your studio work, essay and oral presentation. The final examination for Honours students takes the form of a major presentation/exhibition and a dissertation.
what our graduates are doing
Jonathan Richards graduated in 2009. He is a contemporary painter who was featured in the 2010 Catlin Guide which recognises 40 of the most promising new graduate artists in the UK.
programme content • typical degree programme example BA Honours degree
Level 1
> Art & Design (General Foundation) - see pages 44-45
> Introduction to Aesthetics
Advanced entry BA Honours degree Level 2
Level 3
> Foundations of Contemporary Practice 1 (Towards a Vocabulary of Practice)
> Contemporary Practice 2 (Towards a Personal Voice)
> Hume and Recent European Philosophy
> Aesthetics and Kant
> Independent Creative and Professional Practice 1
> Independent Creative and Professional Practice 2
plus two of the following: > Love and Desire in Plato > Film and Art > Foucault > Questions of Vision in Art > Spinoza > The Aesthetics of the Sublime > Vision, Literature and Art
> Optional one semester of exchange study at an international institution
Please note that our courses are refreshed each year therefore the above may be subject to minor changes.
www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/artdesign
Level 4 > Honours Creative Practice > Dissertation > Oral presentation > Degree show exhibition
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