Art level courses

...BA (Hons) History of Art is a wide-ranging and in-depth degree which explores Art History and Visual Culture from Antiquity to the present. While the main emphasis is on western art and architecture, there are plenty of opportunities to study the art of other regions, including the Middle... Learn about: Art History...

...portrait images of a theme set within the course, incorporating size, measurement, texture and more. This is a practical course and is ideal for learners of all abilities...

...In this day-long course we will explore representations of the sick body in European art from the Classical to the Contemporary to discover the reasons why artists depict the sick. We will discuss how representations of illness in art reflect specific cultural agendas while also touching on basic...

...Contemporary Art can sometimes seem a little disorientating; this course aims to provide some background, helping you form a clearer picture of the key historical ideas and practices behind some of today’s most interesting and controversial artworks. Giving coherent shape to Contemporary Art’s...

... in a portable gallery stool. Gallery entry is free. You might also be interested in: • VB142 - Art evolutions: Pop to Post-Internet Art • VB309 - Extended history...

...This course is ideal for those who are developing their artistic and creative practice and have an interest in how art audiences and viewers perceive and experience works of art and design. The course will draw on set readings from areas such as communication studies, science, art theory...

...An introduction to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. This module centres on the study of the art of the era and the architecture of the prominent Gothic cathedrals and medieval buildings of the continent and England. The course will introduce you to the essential elements of Gothic...

...This course explores the themes of time and memory from critical and creative perspectives. Drawing on theories from diverse sources such as art theory, cultural studies, philosophy, sociology, literature and writing by creative practitioners, we will explore an inspiring range of themes...

...Surrealism is one of the most varied and influential art movements of the 20th century. For this one-day course we will investigate how the movement was born from the context of Post-World War I Paris through the experimentations of its founder and self-proclaimed ‘Pope’, André Breton, and how...

...Surrealism is one of the most varied and influential art movements of the 20th century. For this two-day weekend course we will investigate how the movement emerged from the context of Post-World War I Paris, Sigmund Freud and Dadaism. We will study and practice the experimentations of its founder...

... for critical discussion to support your development, receive personal tutorials on your developing practice and participate in guided on-line discussion. The course is taught by professional artists, makers and theorists who will assist you in building your art practice in a supportive and professional context...

... and feelings through working with art. Using our own experiences, we will reflect upon this process and explore various creative therapies which can support you and your clients through the process of self-discovery, creativity and self-expression...

...The Anthropology of Art overlaps with art history, aesthetics, material culture studies, and visual anthropology. On this introductory course we shall critically explore the role and meaning of masks, paintings, photography, museums, tourist and street art, and the human body. Some of the questions...

...The golden panels of the Sienese masters are immediately identifiable but why was their work so different? Today we explore the art of Siena, its world, its symbolism and how it was made...

...This is a gallery-based course which aims to explore the art and culture of the Victorians through their paintings, artefacts, homes, literature, and architecture...

...onsen • Identify good Onsen places in Japan. The history of the Onsen and its significance for Japanese people. Etiquette on how to use the Onsen...

...These included the growth of the railways, the invention of paint tubes and the growth of new places of entertainment. We will also investigate the...

...This course is builds on the ‘Introduction to Art History’ course (VB101). It will take an introductory approach to the art theory of writers such as Winckelmann, Baudelaire and Greenberg in relation to movements they shaped or commented on – Neo-Classicism, Impressionism, Abstract Expressionism... Learn about: Art History...

...The course explores the major art movements and critical theories which have influenced the making and reading of Western art since 1950. It will explore modern and postmodern art in its socio-cultural contexts including: the rise of consumerism; the growth and influence of feminism...

... artists think, create and learn. We will look at works by some of art history’s greatest draftsmen/women including, but not limited to: Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Rachel Ruysch, Henry Matisse, John Ruskin, Edgar Degas and Bridget Riley. We will work directly from the artworks in the galleries and study... Learn about: Art History...