Art & Archaeology: Climate, Environment, Weather College Certificate

What is special about this course?

This course will explore the synergy between Art and Archaeology, through a combination of lectures, discussion, and field work. Working with UHI Lecturers you will explore the subject matter with expert tutelage, producing creative work with a grounding in archaeological enquiry. Aimed at creative practitioners or those with an interest in both subject areas.

Entry requirements

Some knowledge of contemporary art is preferable

Day 1

Intro to the course and meet the group

Introduction to Archaeology and methods for recording.

Explore the synergy and intersections.

 

Day 2

Pre-recorded site visit, Dr Emily Gal and Rosie Blake in conversation.

Presentation on specific sites related to themes of climate/environment/weather.

Phenomenology in Art and Archaeological practices.

 

Day 3

Presenting and sharing work in a group review: a group feedback session with specific questions to lead discussion.

 

Equipment

Paper or sketchbook, pencils, notebook, camera or camera phone, other art materials of your chosen medium, a space to make work.

How will I study my course?

  • Evening
  • Short course
  • Online

This course offers an introduction to study in the area of Art and Archaeology. On completion of the course you will be able to carry out basic archaeological recording techniques including stratigraphy, scaled drawings and photograph, and you will be able to apply these methods to a process of art making. You will gain insight into the theories and techniques which intersect the two subject areas.

How long will my course last?

3 Weeks

10 hours

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Outer Hebrides
    • UHI Outer Hebrides (Stornoway Campus)
    • UHI Outer Hebrides (Lochmaddy Campus)

    Please note, UHI Outer Hebrides will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.

Start date

Please contact adminle@uhi.ac.uk for details on the next start date of this course.

Fees

Please contact leadmissions@uhi.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding.

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We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Outer Hebrides. Please note, UHI Outer Hebrides will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI Outer Hebrides operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.