FORENSIC ARTwww.lifesci.dundee.ac.uk/CAHId/

WHY THIS COURSE?The MSc in Forensic Art is a unique Master’s Programme created in response to the need for transition from a variety of undergraduate degrees to specialist practice within contemporary forensic art. The MSc aims to provide expertise for those intending to work at the leading edge of the forensic art profession and is a supportive environment to nurture innovative and creative ideas. Course lecturers work closely with the UK and International police forces and other law enforcement entities.

• The MSc is the only one of its kind in the world• It combines traditional skills with cutting

edge technology • Tutors are practicing forensic artists• Access to full body dissections• Opportunity for self-directed research

WHAT DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE?Forensic Art presents visual information via illustration, sculpture, animation and other 2D and 3D computer applications as theyrelate to legal procedures. Forensic Art encompasses a wide range of subjects, notably facial anthropology and identification, two and three dimensional facial reconstruction, craniofacial superimposition, postmortem depiction, composite art and age progression.

Semester One focuses on giving students a grounding in anatomy and facial analysis and applying this knowledge to their life art practice. Students also learn research skills and explore current technologies.

• Anatomy 1 - Head and Neck• Life Art• Digital Media Practice• Research Methods• Facial Analysis and Imaging

Semester Two enables further specialisation. Students study two forensic art modules exploring depiction and identification of the living and the dead. Topics include composite art, victim and witness interviews, CCTV identification, skull and facial analysis, facial reconstruction, facial recognition and taphonomy. Students also explore the medico-legal issues surrounding the profession.

• Depiction and Identification of the Living • Depiction and Identification of the Dead• Medico-legal Ethics

Semester Three allows studentsto focus on an area of particularinterest through a self-directedresearch project culminating ina written publication and exhibition.

OUR REPUTATION• The College of Life Sciences at the

University of Dundee was ranked ahead of all other Universities in Scotland and is one of the UK’s top 5 universities in the category of Biological Sciences out of 51 Universities.

• Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design is ranked #1 in Scotland for research in art and design and is one of the leaders in the UK (2008 RAE)

• Staff have international reputations in practice and research• The award-winning staff of the Centre for

Anatomy & Human Identification (CAHID) are amongst the most experienced in the UK in the fields of human identification, forensic anthropology, cranio-facial reconstruction and the study of the human body.

BENEFITS OF STUDYING WITH US• Unique research led teaching and

learning that builds upon our links with other departments and institutions both internal and external to the University

• The dynamic collaboration of colleges brings together expertise from both the College of Life Sciences as well Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design

• Dedicated studio space• Development of future opportunities for professional internships

DO YOU WANT TO JOIN US?Learn more from our websitewww.dundee.ac.uk/postgraduate/forensicart

TO APPLY YOU NEED…• An honours degree at 2:1 or above

(or equivalent) in a relevant science or visual art discipline, or an ability to demonstrate considerable experience in a relevant field

• An appropriate portfolio of artwork• If English is not your first language

please visit the website below for details: www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/english

• For application information visit: www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/pgapply

SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships may be available; please check the following website for up to date information: www.dundee.ac.uk/admissions/fees_funding/scholarships/

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Professor Caroline WilkinsonProf Wilkinson’s research is multidisciplinary, covering a wide variety of subjects including the evaluation of craniofacial reconstruction, facial image comparison, skull reassembly, facial recognition, Disaster Victim Identification and craniofacial superimposition. She developed and assessed a computerized craniofacial reconstruction system employing “virtual” sculpture, which is now in use for forensic identification and archaeological investigation. She has also been involved in the craniofacial analysis of historical figures, such as J.S. Bach, St Nicolas and Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. Prof Wilkinson is also involved in medical art research, specifically in relation to 3D clinical training models, facial diagnosis training and 3D digital anatomy. She is a registered medical artist and practising forensic professional.

STAFF PROFILE

WHAT OUR ALUMNI THINK?I had sculpted portraits throughout my professional life and was a mature student when I joined the forensic art course. My interest had always been in understanding the details and physiology of the human face. I found the course intensive and illuminating and after qualifying to be a forensic artist, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that my ability as an artist and sculptor had improved markedly.

Morag McLean, Alumni

Forensic Art is an enthusiastically taught, multi-disciplinary course covering a number of fascinating topics within the University of Dundee. It has taught me a variety of new skills and uncovered hidden interests that has inspired and broadened career possibilities and research plans. A well worth year of study!

Tobias Houlton, Alumni

FURTHER INFORMATIONProfessor Caroline WilkinsonCentre for Anatomy and Human IdentificationMSI/WTB Complex, Dow Street University of Dundee DD1 5EH UK

tel • +44 (0) 1382 386324fax • +44 (0) 1382 385893email • c.m.wilkinson@dundee.ac.uk