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Forensic Art – (M.Sc.)
University of Dundee
Life Sciences School of Learning and Teaching
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,439 - ≈ € 14,301 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Dundee / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Forensic art encompasses a wide range of subjects, notably facial anthropology and identification, such as two and three-dimensional facial reconstruction, craniofacial superimposition, post-mortem depiction, composite art and age progression.
Aims of the Programme:
To provide professional vocational training to underpin first degree, before entering employment at the leading edge of the respective disciplines. The programme should also appeal to existing professionals from within the police force seeking validation or further specialisation of existing skills to conform with medico-legal procedures and for registration with relevant professional bodies.
Contents
Students on both Forensic Art and Medical Art MSc's share joint modules with increasing specialisation. Students may carry out their semester three Dissertation module either at the University or from a working environment or placement.
The course is delivered using traditional methods including lectures, practical studio sessions and small group discussions with an encouragement into debate and theoretical solutions to current problems.
Forensic Art students study:
Semester 1 (60 credits)
- Anatomy - Head and Neck
- Life Art
- Contemporary Media Practice
- Research Training
- Facial Analysis and Imaging
Semester 2 (60 credits)
- Medico-legal Ethics
- Life Art and Portraiture
- Depiction and Identification of the Dead
- Depiction and Identification of the Living
Semester 3 (60 credits) - dissertation resulting from a research project undertaken either at the university or as a placement.
On successful completion of Semesters 1 and 2 there is an exit award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Art.
Methods of Assessment:
The Anatomy module and the Facial Analysis and Imaging will be assessed by spot-tests and practical examinations, and all other modules will be assessed by coursework.
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Requirements
First or upper second class honours degree in Art/Design or related medical science. If you do not have an honours degree in Art/Design, you must provide evidence of your artwork, in the form of a portfolio on CD, which you should submit with your application. Relevant professional experience will be taken into account if you have no graduate qualifications.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
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