AH5801 Introduction to Digital Art History and the Humanities

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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

Enrolment is limited to online PGT programmes.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

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

Module coordinator

Dr E N Savage

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Emily Savage; Dr Natalia Sassu Suarez Ferri; Dr Billy Rough

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module will provide an introduction to key issues, themes, and ideas relating to Digital Art History. After addressing the definition of Digital Humanities and Digital Art History as disciplines and approaches, we will interrogate the ways in which digital and computational methodologies shape art historical research. Key themes will include: digital approaches to data collection and gathering; creation and manipulation of digital data; preservation and fair use of digital materials; positive and negative aspects of the use of data sets and tools in the interpretation of art historical materials and documentation; the ethics of creation, publication, and accessibility of digital art history. What is lost and what is gained when physical material becomes digital material? Is digital art history truly more accessible and equitable in terms of gender, class, and race?

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

There are no fixed weekly contact hours, but students should expect to engage in asynchronous discussions. There will be opportunities for synchronous one-to-one and group discussions during the module. Students should take note of the overall study hours expected when planning their learning.

Scheduled learning hours

17

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

Guided independent study hours

140

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate understanding and development of theory and history of Digital Art History practice
  • Demonstrate critical awareness and evaluation of current problems, issues and new scholarship in the area
  • Understand appropriate methodologies and research techniques
  • Apply in practice knowledge and understanding using transferable and specialist skills
  • Present material in a variety of formats suitable for different contexts

AH5801 Introduction to Digital Art History and the Humanities

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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

Enrolment is limited to online PGT programmes.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

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

Module coordinator

Dr E N Savage

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Emily Savage; Dr Natalia Sassu Suarez Ferri; Dr Billy Rough

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module will provide an introduction to key issues, themes, and ideas relating to Digital Art History. After addressing the definition of Digital Humanities and Digital Art History as disciplines and approaches, we will interrogate the ways in which digital and computational methodologies shape art historical research. Key themes will include: digital approaches to data collection and gathering; creation and manipulation of digital data; preservation and fair use of digital materials; positive and negative aspects of the use of data sets and tools in the interpretation of art historical materials and documentation; the ethics of creation, publication, and accessibility of digital art history. What is lost and what is gained when physical material becomes digital material? Is digital art history truly more accessible and equitable in terms of gender, class, and race?

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

There are no fixed weekly contact hours, but students should expect to engage in asynchronous discussions. There will be opportunities for synchronous one-to-one and group discussions during the module. Students should take note of the overall study hours expected when planning their learning.

Scheduled learning hours

17

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

Guided independent study hours

140

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate understanding and development of theory and history of Digital Art History practice
  • Demonstrate critical awareness and evaluation of current problems, issues and new scholarship in the area
  • Understand appropriate methodologies and research techniques
  • Apply in practice knowledge and understanding using transferable and specialist skills
  • Present material in a variety of formats suitable for different contexts