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 2013, 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
Exchange
Studio Work 3 Exchange
Architectural Technology 3 Exchange
History of Architecture and Urban Studies (HAUS) 3 Exchange
Studio Work 4 Exchange
Final Design Thesis Exchange
Architectural Technology 5 Exchange
BA (Hons) Communication Design
Stage 1
Studio 1
Design Domain 1
FoCI 1 - Cross School Course
FoCI 1 - Places, Economies, Cultures
Stage 2
Studio 2
Design Domain 2
FoCI 2 - Origins, Histories and Consequences of Design
FoCI 2 - Exploring Cultures in Art, Design and Architecture
Stage 3
Studio 3
Design Domain 3
FoCI 3 - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Art and Design: Situation, Relation, Research
FoCI 3 - Approaches to Research in Art and Design Criticism
Stage 4
Studio 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 - (Critical Journal)
Studio 4 (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 - (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 External Critical Journal
BA (Hons) Communication Design (Singapore)
Stage 3
Studio 3
Design Domain 3
FoCI 3 - Approaches to Research in Art and Design Criticism
FoCI 3 - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Art and Design: Situation, Relation, Research
Overseas Immersion Project
Stage 4
Studio 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 - (Critical Journal)
Studio 4 (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 - (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 - (Extended Critical Journal)
BA (Hons) Design
Stage 4
Studio 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 - (Critical Journal)
Studio 4 (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 - (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 - (Extended Critical Journal)
BA (Hons) Fine Art
Stage 1
Studio 1
FoCI 1 - Cross School Project
FoCI 1 - Places, Economies, Cultures
FoCI 1 - From the Classical to the Postmodern
Stage 2
Studio 2
FoCI 2 - Exploring Cultures in Art, Design and Architecture
FoCI 2 - Exploring the Discipline: Ideas, Materials, Forms
Stage 3
Studio 3
FoCI 3 - Approaches to Research in Art and Design Criticism
FoCI 3 - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Art and Design: Situation, Relation, Research
Stage 4
Studio 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 - (Critical Journal)
Studio 4 (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 - (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 (Extended Critical Journal)
BA (Hons) Interior Design
Stage 1
Studio 1
Design Domain 1
FoCI 1 - Cross School Project
FoCI 1 - Places, Economies, Cultures
Stage 2
Studio 2
Design Domain 2
FoCI 2 - Exploring Cultures in Art, Design and Architecture
FoCI 2 - Origins, Histories and Consequences of Design
Stage 3
Studio 3
Design Domain 3
FoCI 3 - Approaches to Research in Art and Design Criticism
FoCI 3 - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Art and Design: Situation, Relation, Research
Stage 4
Studio 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 - (Critical Journal)
Studio 4 (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 - (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 - (Extended Critical Journal)
BA (Hons) Interior Design (Singapore)
Stage 3
Studio 3
Design Domain 3
FoCI 3 - Approaches to Research in Art and Design Criticism
FoCI 3 - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Art and Design: Situation, Relation, Research
Overseas Immersion Programme
Stage 4
Studio 4 - (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 - (Critical Journal)
Studio 4 - (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 - (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 - (Extended Critical Journal)
BA (Hons) Silversmithing & Jewellery
Stage 1
Studio 1
Design Theory 1
Design Process 1
FoCI 1 - Cross School Project
FoCI 1 - Places, Economies, Cultures
Stage 2
Studio 2
Design Theory 2
Design Process 2
FoCI 2 - Exploring Cultures in Art, Design and Architecture
FoCI 2 - Origins, Histories and Consequences of Design
Stage 3
Studio 3
Design Domain 3
FoCI 3 - Approaches to Research in Art and Design Criticism
FoCI 3 - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Art and Design: Situation, Relation, Research
Stage 4
Studio 4 (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 - (Critical Journal)
Studio (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 - (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 (Extended Critical Journal)
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
Stage 3
Computation S3
Connectivity S3
Content S3
Elective: Architecture S3
Elective: Art S3
Elective: Design S3
Studio S3
Stage 4
Research S4
Elective: Architecture S4
Elective: Art S4
Elective: Design S4
Studio S4 (Project)
FoCI 4 - (Essay)
FoCI 4 - (Curatorial Rationale)
FoCI 4 - (Critical Journal)
FoCI 4 - (Dissertation)
FoCI 4 - (Extended Critical Journal)
BDes (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design
Fashion Pathway
Stage 1
Studio - Specialist Discipline Fundamentals
FoCI 1 - Places, Economies, Cultures
FoCI 1 - From the Classical to the Postmodern
Studio - Thematic Design Studies
Studio - Generic Design studies (Drawing)
FoCI 1 - Cross School Course
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 - Exploring Cultures in Art, Design and Architecture
FoCI 2 - Origins, Histories and Consequences of Design
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 3 - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Art and 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)
FoCI 4 - (Extended Critical Journal)
Textile Pathway
Stage 1
Studio - Specialist Discipline Fundamentals
FoCI 1 - Places, Economies, Cultures
FoCI 1 - From the Classical to the Postmodern
Studio - Thematic Design Studies
Studio - Generic Design Studies (Drawing)
FoCI 1 - Cross School Course
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 - Exploring Cultures in Art, Design and Architecture
FoCI 2 - Origins, Histories and Consequences of Design
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 3 - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Art and 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)
FoCI 4 (Extended Critical Journal)
BDes/MDes (Hons) Product Design
Stage 1
Making, Modelling & Using
FoCI 1 - Places, Economies, Cultures
FoCI 1 - From the Classical to the Postmodern
FoCI 1 - Cross School Course
Social Sciences I
Stage 2
Interactions & Experiences
FoCI 2 - Exploring Cultures in Art, Design and Architecture
FoCI 2 - Origins, Histories and Consequences of Design
Languages for PD
Social Sciences II
Stage 3
Culture, Context & Client
FoCI 3 - Approaches to Research in Art and Design Criticism
FoCI 3 - Contexts of Critical Inquiry in Art and 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 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
Sound Theory and Film Studies
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 in Visualisation
International Heritage Visualisation
Stage 1
Core Research Skills for Postgraduates
3D Modelling and Animation
Interactive Heritage Visualisation
Digital Documentation of Cultural Heritage
Stage 2
Data Acquisition and Processing
2 x Electives
Stage 3
Research Project
Medical Visualisation & Human Anatomy
Stage 1
Core Research Skills for Postgraduate
3D Modelling and Animation
Applications in Medical Visualisation
Volumetric 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
Adorno To Zizek: An A to Z of Critical Theory
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
Digital Culture
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
The History of Art and Money
Transformation Design
Writing for Exhibitions
Other
PG Design - Design Theory - Culture, Context and Contemporary Practice
If a specifc course specification is not listed, please contact Mark Clancy, Senior Policy Officer on +44 (0) 141 566 1491 or m.clancy@gsa.ac.uk
