Unit name | Visions: Experiments in Creative Anthropology |
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Unit code | ARCHM0078 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Morelli |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Anthropology and Archaeology |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit explores a range of visual, creative and collaborative forms of research and representation in anthropology. Its central aim is to apply experimental theories and methods to investigate aspects of everyday life as well as realms of human existence that lie beyond immediate perception—such as the imagination, fantasies, dream worlds and reveries—and then bring these into view through non-textual, alternative modes of representation.
The unit has the following objectives:
The unit has a strong practical component: students will be divided into groups from the start, and each group will engage in practice-based sessions together.
Every week, students will learn about different theories (e.g. the anthropology of the imagination, phenomenology, existential anthropology) and try out a specific method of research and representation – including drawing, photographic storytelling, animation, virtual reality, production of interactive displays, and many others. Students will be expected to develop an independent and coherent research project throughout the unit both individually and as a group.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Weekly lectures and seminars, supported by self-directed activities
A 5000-word project report (100%): ILO 1-4
An in-class formative presentation: ILO 5
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.