Please note that credits within Course Specifications are listed
as SCQF credits. Further information and comparison tables for SCQF
credits can be found here
In EU institutions, the ECTS scheme operates: 2 SCQF credits = 1
ECTS
All Course Specs as at 1st September 2012, unless
otherwise stated.
Undergraduate Course Specifications
Bachelor of Architecture (Hons)
Stage 1
Studio Work 1
Architectural
Technology 1
History
of Architecture and Urban Studies (HAUS) 1
Studio Practices
1
Stage 2
Studio Work 2
Architectural
Technology 2
History
of Architecture and Urban Studies (HAUS) 2
Studio Practices
2
Stage 3
Studio Work 3
Architectural
Technology 3
History
of Architecture and Urban Studies (HAUS) 3
Professional
Studies 3
Interdisciplinary Design
3
Stage 4 (Honours and
Diploma)
Studio Work 4
Architectural
Technology 4
Research Project
4
Professional
Studies 4
Stage 5
(Diploma)
Final Design Thesis
5
Architectural
Technology 5
Professional Studies
5
PGT Elective: Elective from PGT Menu
BA (Hons) Communication Design
Stage 1
Studio 1
Design Theory 1
Design Process 1
Cross School Project
FoCI - Critical
Inquiry 1 - Places, Economies, Cultures
Stage 2
Studio 2
Design Theory
2
Design Process 2
FoCI - 2 - Contemporary Cultures in Art, Design and
Architecture
FoCI -
Origins, Histories and Consequences of Design
Stage 3
Studio 3
Design Domain 3
Design Process 3
FoCI - 3 - Approaches to Research in Art and Design
Criticism
FoCI -
Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Design
Stage 4
Studio 4
FoCI 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4
(Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 (Critical
Journal)
FoCI 4 (Dissertation)
BA (Hons) Communication
Design (Singapore)
Stage 3
Design -
Histories, Identities and Global Culture
Design Process in
Practice
Communication
Design Studio 3
Stage 4
Sustainable
Design Practice
Economies and
Cultures of Design Professions
Communication
Design Studio 4
BA (Hons) Design
Stage 4
Studio 4 (students follow
appropriate pathway course specification)
FoCI 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4
(Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 (Critical
Journal)
FoCI 4 (Dissertation)
BA (Hons) Design - Part-time Ceramics
Stage 4
Studio 4
FoCI 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4
(Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 (Critical
Journal)
FoCI 4 (Dissertation)
BA (Hons) Design - Textiles
Stage 3
Studio 3
FoCI - 3 - Approaches to Research in Art and Design
Criticism
FoCI - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Design: Situation, Relation,
Research
Stage 4
Studio 4
FoCI 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4
(Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 (Critical
Journal)
FoCI 4 (Dissertation)
BA (Hons) Fine Art
Stage 1
Studio 1
Cross School Project
FoCI
- Critical Inquiry 1 - Places, Economies, Cultures
FoCI - From the
Classical to the Postmodern
Stage 2
Studio 2
FoCI - 2 - Contemporary Cultures in Art, Design and
Architecture
FoCI
- Exploring the Discipline: Ideas, Materials, Forms
Stage 3
Studio 3
FoCI - 3 - Approaches to Research in Art and Design
Criticism
FoCI - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Fine Art: Situation,
Relation, Research
Stage 4
Studio 4
FoCI 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4
(Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 (Critical
Journal)
FoCI 4 (Dissertation)
BA (Hons) Interior Design
Stage 1
Studio 1
Design Theory 1
Design Process 1
Cross School Project
FoCI
- Critical Inquiry 1 - Places, Economies, Cultures
Stage 2
Studio 2
Design Theory 2
Design Process 2
FoCI - 2 - Contemporary Cultures in Art, Design and
Architecture
FoCI -
Origins, Histories and Consequences of Design
Stage 3
Studio 3
Design Domain 3
Design Process 3
FoCI - 3 - Approaches to Research in Art and Design
Criticism
FoCI - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Design: Situation, Relation,
Research
Stage 4
Studio 4 A
Studio 4 B
FoCI 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4
(Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 (Critical
Journal)
FoCI 4 (Dissertation)
BA (Hons) Interior
Design (Singapore)
Stage 3
Design -
Histories, Identities and Global Culture
Design Process in
Practice
Interior Design Studio 3
Stage 4
Sustainable
Design Practice
Economies and
Cultures of Design Professions
Interior Design Studio 4
BA (Hons) Silversmithing & Jewellery
Stage 1
Studio 1
Design Theory 1
Design Process 1
Cross School Project
FoCI
- Critical Inquiry 1 - Places, Economies, Cultures
Stage 2
Studio 2
Design Theory 2
Design Process 2
FoCI - 2 - Contemporary Cultures in Art, Design and
Architecture
FoCI -
Origins, Histories and Consequences of Design
Stage 3
Studio 3
Design Domain 3
Design Process 3
FoCI - 3 - Approaches to Research in Art and Design
Criticism
FoCI - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Design: Situation, Relation,
Research
Stage 4
Studio 4 (80
Credits)
Studio 4 (100
Credits)
FoCI 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4
(Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 (Critical
Journal)
FoCI 4 (Dissertation)
BDes (Hons) Digital Culture
Stage 1
Computation S1
Connectivity S1
Cross School Project
Content S1
Studio S1
Stage 2
Computation S2
Connectivity S2
Content S2
Studio S2
FoCI - 2 - Contemporary Cutlures in Art, Design and
Architecture
Stage 3
Computation S3
Connectivity S3
Content S3
Elective:
Architecture S3
Elective: Art
S3
Elective: Design
S3
Studio S3
FoCI - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Design: Situation, Relation,
Research
Stage 4
Research S4
Elective:
Architecture S4
Elective: Art
S4
Elective: Design
S4
Studio S4
(Project)
FoCI 4 (Essay)
FoCI
(Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI (Critical
Journal)
FoCI 4 (Dissertation)
BDes (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design
Fashion Pathway
Stage 1
Studio -
Specialist Discipline Fundamentals
FoCI
- Critical Inquiry 1 - Places, Economies, Cultures
FoCI - From the
Classical to the Postmodern
Studio - Thematic Design Studies
Studio - Generic
Design studies (Drawing)
Cross School Project
Design Process Log (Core)
Stage 2
Studio - Research, Drawing & Colour for Shape, Cut and
Silhouette
Studio -
Cut Drape & Construction Skills + CAD
Studio - Approaches
to Fashion Design
FoCI - 2 - Contemporary Cultures in Art, Design and
Architecture
FoCI -
Origins, Histories and Consequences of Design
FoCI -
Approaches in Fashion & Textile History
Design Process Log (Evaluation)
Stage 3
Studio -
Fashion Design for Specific Contexts
Studio - Research, Drawing & Colour for Shape, Cut and
Silhouette
FoCI - 3 - Approaches to Research in Art and Design
Criticism
FoCI - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Design: Situation, Relation,
Research
Studio - Subject Specialist Technical Skills
Professional
Skills
Design
Process Portfolio (Project Development)
Stage 4
Studio - Self Directed Design and Advanced Subject Specialist
Skills
Studio
- Self Directed Research, Drawing & Colour
Design
Process Portfolio (Collection Development)
FoCI 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4
(Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 (Critical
Journal)
FoCI 4
(Dissertation)
Textile Pathway
Stage 1
Studio -
Specialist Discipline Fundamentals
FoCI
- Critical Inquiry 1: Places, Economies, Cultures
FoCI - From the
Classical to the Postmodern
Studio - Thematic Design Studies
Studio - Generic
Design Studies (Drawing)
Cross School
Project
Design Process
Log (Core)
Stage 2
Studio -
Research, Drawing & Colour for Shape, Cut and Silhouette
Studio - Surface and Structure Technical Skills + CAD
Studio - Approaches to Textiles Design
FoCI - 2 - Contemporary Cultures in Art, Design and
Architecture
FoCI -
Origins, Histories and Consequences of Design
FoCI -
Approaches in Fashion & Texile History
Design Process Log (Evaluation)
Stage 3
Studio - Textile
Design for Specific Contexts
Studio - Research, Drawing & Colour for Surface or
Structure
FoCI - 3 - Approaches to Research in Art and Design
Criticism
FoCI - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Design: Situation, Relation,
Research
Studio - Subject Specialist Skills
Professional
Skills
Design
Process Portfolio (Project Development)
Stage 4
Studio - Self Directed Design and Advanced Subject Specialist
Skills
Studio
- Self Directed Research, Drawing & Colour
Design
Process Portfolio (Collection Development)
FoCI 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4
(Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 (Critical
Journal)
FoCI 4
(Dissertation)
BDes/MDes (Hons) Product Design
Stage 1
Making,
Modelling & Using
FoCI
- Critical Inquiry 1: Places, Economies, Cultures
FoCI - From the
Classical to the Postmodern
Cross School Project
Social Sciences I
Stage 2
Interactions
& Experiences
FoCI - 2 - Contemporary Cultures in Art, Design and
Architecture
FoCI -
Origins, Histories and Consequences of Design
FoCI - The
Designer and The Design Profession
Languages for PD
Social Sciences
II
Stage 3
Culture,
Context & Client
FoCI - 3 -
Approaches to Research in Art and Design Criticism
FoCI - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Design: Situation, Relation,
Research
Social Sciences III
Design Theory 3
Stage 4
Autonomy, Creativity
& Expertise
PD Dissertation
Social Sciences
IV
Stage 5
Mastering Design
Dissertation
Professing Practice
BEng/MEng (Hons) Product Design Engineering
(UoG - course provided by the University of
Glasgow)
Stage 1
Product Design
Engineering 1
Engineering Mathematics EE1X (UoG)
Engineering Mathematics EE1Y (UoG)
Applied Mechanics 1 (UoG)
Communication 1 (UoG)
Materials M1 (UoG)
Thermo & Fluid Mechanics (UoG)
Stage 2
Product Design
Engineering 2
Applicable Mathematics 2A (UoG)
Applicable Mathematics 2B (UoG)
Applied Mechanics 2 (UoG)
Engineering Computing M2 (UoG)
Electrical Power Engineering 2 (UoG)
Power Electronics 2 (UoG)
Materials 2 (UoG)
Thermodynamics M2 (UoG)
Fluid Mechanics M1F (UoG)
Stage 3
Product Design
Engineering 3
Dynamics, Control M3 (UoG)
Heat Transfer M3 (UoG)
Mechanics of Materials and Structures M3 (UoG)
Mathematical Modelling and Simulation M3 (UoG)
Materials and Manufacturing M3 (UoG)
Marketing E1 (UoG)
Stage 4
Advanced Materials Technology
P4 (UoG)
Microelectronics in Consumer Products P4 (UoG)
Mechanics of Solids and Structures M4 (UoG)
Design and Technology Studies P4 (UoG)
Integrated System Design Project (UoG)
Product
Design Engineering 4M
Stage 5
Applied Design Systems
P5 (UoG)
Human Factors P5 (UoG)
Mechanics of Solids and Structures M5 (UoG)
Product
Design Engineering 5M
Lasers and Electro-optic Systems M4 (UoG)
Postgraduate Course Specifications
Master of Architecture (Taught)
Stage 1
Research Paper 1
Core Research Skills
for Postgraduates
Individual
Research Project Report (Pathway)
Stage 2
Research Paper 2
GSA Elective
Individual
Research Project Feasibility Report (Pathway)
Stage 3
Individual Research
Project (Pathway)
Master of Fine Art
Stage 1
MFA
Core Course I: Critical Review of Studio Practice
Critical
Review of Studio Practice (10 week)
GSA Mandatory course: Core Research Skills for
Postgraduates
Stage 2
MFA
Core Course II: Exploring Studio Practice
GSA PGT Elective Course
Stage 3
MFA Core
Course III: Consolidating Studio Practice
MFA Core
Course IV: Theorising Studio Practice
Elective Course One of the following
options to be selected:
a) MFA
Elective- Extended Studio Practice
b) MFA Elective
- Extended Theory
c) GSA PGT Elective (as at Stage 2)
Master of Design in Animation
Stage 1
Animation and Sound
1
Narrative 1 Core Research Skills
for Postgraduates
Stage 2
Animation and
Sound 2 (Core)
Elective 1 from menu
Elective 2 from menu
Stage 3
Masters
Research Project and Report
Master of Design in Communication Design
Stage 1
PGT Core:
Core Research Skills
MDes Core: Design Theory: CCCP
MDes Core: Critical Reflection on Proposals
Stage 2
PGT Elective: Elective from PGT
menu
MDes Core: Contextualising Design Studio Practice
Stage 3
MDes Core: Consolidation of Studio Practice
MDes
Core: Critical Reflective Journal
PGT Elective: Elective from PGT menu
Master of Design in Design Innovation
Stage 1
PGT Core:
Core Research Skills
MDes Core:
Design Theory CCCP
MDes Core:
Contextual Practices
Stage 2
PGT Elective: Elective from PGT
menu
MDes Core:
Collaborative Practices
MDes Pathway Core: Transformation
Design OR Service Design OR Environmental
Design
MDes Pathway Core: Service Design - User-led Service
Innovation
Stage 3
MDes Core:
Research Project
Master of Design in Fashion and Textiles
Stage 1
Studio Practice 1 - Origination and Investigation
Design Process Portfolio 1 - Origination and
Investigation
Core Research
Skills
Stage 2
Studio Practice 2 - Experimentation and Progression
Design Process Portfolio 2 - Experimentation and
Progression
Stage 3
Studio Practice 3 - Evaluation and Resolution
Design Process Portfolio 3 - Evaluation and Resolution
Exit
Portfolio
Master of Design in Graphics, Illustration and
Photography
Stage 1
PGT Core:
Core Research Skills
MDes Core:
Design Theory: CCCP
MDes Core:
Critical Reflection on Proposals
Stage 2
PGT Elective: Elective from PGT
Menu
MDes
Core: Contextualising Design Studio Practice
Stage 3
MDes Core: Final
Portfolio
MDes Core: Critical
Reflective Journal
Master of Design in Interior Design
Stage 1
Core Research Skills
for Postgraduates
Design Theory:
CCCP
Core
1: Interface (Context and Cooperation)
Stage 2
Core
2: Critical Surveying (Scope and Intention)
PGT Elective from menu
Stage 3
Research
Project
Master of Design in Sound for the Moving
Image
Stage 1
Sound for the
Moving Image 1
Narrative 1
Core Research Skills
for Postgraduates
Stage 2
Sound for the
Moving Image 2
2 x Cross-School Electives
Stage 3
Masters
Research Project and Report
MLitt in Fine Art Practice
Stage 1
MLitt
Core Course I: Origination 1
GSA Mandatory course: Core Research Skills for Postgraduate
Students
Stage 2
MLitt
Core Course II: Investigation 1
GSA PGT Elective Course
Stage 3
MLitt Core Course
III: Consolidation 1
Other
MLitt Bibliography
Master of Research in Creative Practices
C1 Core Research
Skills for Postgraduates
C2 The
Practice of Research 1
C3
Methodologies, Methods and Techniques 1
C4 The Process
of Research
C5 Training the
Self
C6 Elective Course A
Elective Course B
MRes Creative
Practices - Masters Project
MSc Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy
Stage 1
Core Research Skills
for Postgraduates
3D
Modelling and Animation
Applications
in Medical Visualisation
Volumetric
and 3D Surface Visualisation
Stage 2
Introduction to
Anatomy
Structure
and Function of the Human Body
Cadaveric
Dissection Techniques
Stage 3
Research
Project
PG Cert in Learning and Teaching
Course 1
Learning
and Teaching in Context
Course 2
Theory and the Practice of Learning and Teaching in the Creative
Practices
Course 3
The Project
PG Cert in Supervision
Course 1 (SS)
SS course menu (courses specific to
each discipline and developed by an interested partner
institution)
SS1a: Art, Design and Architecture Research (GSA)
SS1b: Performing Arts Research and the Doctorate Rationale (The
Scottish Conservatoire)
Course 2
Supervisor
Development
Course 3
Pedagogies and
Contexts for Supervision
MEd - Education in the
Creative Disciplines
MEd - The Dissertation
PGT Electives
Aesthetics in Creative
Practices
Afterlife of the
Author
Architectural Design
and Design Theory
Art
Theory and Practice since 1960
Building
Energy Modelling
Comic Books
Culture
in International Contexts
Energy,
Comfort and Health
Environmental
Design
Experimental Film
Film-making
Process
Interaction Design
Mapping the City
Music for Picture
Objective Analysis and Subjective Interpretation of Visual Art and
Artefacts
Politics
and Creative Practices
Psychoanalysis in Art and
Culture
Research
Primer for Architects
Sense-Space
Silversmithing -
Jewellery - Metals
Sound Culture
Transformation Design
Other
PG Design - Design Theory - Culture, Context and Contemporary
Practice
If a specifc course specification is
not listed, please contact Mark Clancy, Academic Services -
Planning Officer on +44 (0) 141 566 1491 or m.clancy@gsa.ac.uk
