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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
Expression of interest is required. EOI opens 1 Feb and closes 24 April. Link is “Other information section” below. The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to anatomy through visual arts, using an integrated approach. Students will have an opportunity to gain knowledge and visual comprehension of the structures that compose the human body and develop communication skills relevant to both disciplines. The structure and function of the body will be explored and put in context using a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional materials and processes including live and anatomical models. The course will be co-taught by academics in the College of Arts and Social Sciences and The College of Health and Medicine. Sessions are delivered at the School of Medicine and Psychology anatomy facility and the School of Art and Design, Foundation Studies studios. A peer mentoring process will be established between science students with a background in anatomy and visual art students. Applying a blended learning model this course will take advantage of the University's online learning environment.
Portfolio of works - week1: MSK
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Portfolio of works - week2: viscera & neuroscience
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Portfolio of works, visual diary & reflective account
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Independent Course Project
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5
Active participation in course activities, collaboration, and exhibition curation.
Learning outcomes 5
This course runs intensively for 3 weeks during the winter session. The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours including: - Face-to face component which may consist of - Day 1: Induction and NGA Visit - Days 2-9: At least 6 hours scheduled teaching (3 hours studio/laboratory-based teaching and workshop; 3 hours independent studio work) per day, conducted in the School of Medicine and Psychology Anatomy facility and the School of Art and Design - Days 10-13: At least 6 hours per day independent studio work - Days 14-16: At least 6 hours per day independent studio work and exhibition set-up, mounting and pack-up - Approximately 25 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for scheduled teaching and workshops, presentations, group work reports and other assessment tasks. Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions. Other Information This course will be held in a Winter Session. Due to limited places (26) students must register their interest online using the expression of interest form. Please include a short paragraph of why you want to take this course and what you expect from undertaking it. Selection will be based on merit and statement in EOI. Assessed by GPA rank and assessment of supporting statement from candidate. Due to the nature of human anatomy and the requirement for students to work with human cadaveric specimens, the staff ensure that students understand the expectation for ethical and respectful behaviour. Staff are aware of possible emotional effects of working with cadaver specimens and are ready to support students as needed. Students will also be advised of the expectations of ethical practice and principles of academic integrity relating to all assessment items and will be required to work and show evidence of their effective work in inclusive and collaborative groups when necessary.
Nil Preliminary Reading Classic Human Anatomy: The Artist's Guide to Form, Function, and Movement. Valerie L. Winslow. Watson-Guptill (December 23, 2008)