MSc in Medical and Forensic Art and Facial Identification. A reflection on the last seven years, highlighting good practice, challenges and future changes

Abstract

The MScs in Medical and Forensic Art have been running at the University Dundee for over seven years. Many changes have taken place since the first intake in September 2007. This paper will examine how the course has developed over this time, reflecting on examples of good practice, including innovative teaching methods and assessment practices. It will discuss how challenges have been overcome and explore the changes planned for September 2015.

Keywords::

• education
• medical art and illustration
• forensic art
• facial recognition