AH5142
School: Images, Spaces, Artefacts and Ideas of Learning
2016-2017
30
15
SCQF level 11
1
Academic year(s): 2016-2017
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 1
Planned timetable:
This module comprises an interdisciplinary investigation into the images, spaces, artifacts and ideas of schooling. It focuses on the artistic treatment of 'learning' and the development of school architecture. Among the media considered are painting, installation, photography, graphic art, furniture, design and film. Consideration is given to the interpretation of key works by such artists/architects as Wren, Mackintosh, the Smithsons, Holbein, Brueghel, Steen, Moholy-Nagy, Vigo, Rivera, Kantor and Hirst. The module aims to enhance students' conceptualization of 'school', their engagement with contemporary debates concerning the nature of education and their critical awareness of schooling's socio-political and cultural issues.