BA History of Art
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100% coursework, way too stressful, 3rd year
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It was hard initially but later on it was a good part.
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The size of the class is quite small which enables a much closer discussion. I've definitely became much more confident in my way of thinking. The course is not focused on the western history of art but in art as a transcultural phenoman. One of the highlight is our trip to Venice to see all the paintings.
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Bachelor's degree
In Norwich
Understand the history of art, related key terms, and current debates!
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Norwich
This degree course offers you an unusually broad education in the history of art. You will learn about the history of European and North American art and architecture, from classical antiquity, medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and modern periods, right through to contemporary art, whilst also studying aspects of non-Western art, such as the arts of Indian, African, South American and Pacific cultures.
Throughout this course you will be encouraged to engage closely with works of art and architecture in many historical and geographical contexts. You will be able to choose modules from the variety offered within Art History and World Art Studies.
In every module you will be taught to look closely at art and to think creatively and rigorously about its possible meanings. You will also be encouraged to think about art as a transcultural and trans-historical phenomenon, connecting different periods and different places.
You will have many opportunities to study works of art and artefacts first-hand; we are extremely fortunate to be housed in the world renowned Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts based on the UEA campus. You may also wish to take part in the ERASMUS exchange programme studying at a European university, such as Pisa or Berlin for one semester of your second year.
Course Structure
You will study various core modules in the first and second years, developing your understanding of the history of art, related key terms, and current debates. These modules will also cover related disciplines such as archaeology and anthropology.
Much of your learning programme will be made up of optional modules which will enable you to explore both new and familiar areas of art history. This includes the study of medieval and Renaissance art, and twentieth-century modernism, as well as the arts of Asia, Africa, South America and the Pacific.
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About this course
2018/9A Level AABInternational Baccalaureate 33 points overall. If no GCSE equivalent is held, offer will include Mathematics and English requirements.Scottish Highers Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Highers.Scottish Advanced Highers AAB. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptableIrish Leaving Certificate 4 subjects at H2, and 2 subjects at H3Access Course Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3. Humanities or Social Sciences pathway preferred . Other pathways are acceptable, please...
Reviews
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100% coursework, way too stressful, 3rd year
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It was hard initially but later on it was a good part.
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The size of the class is quite small which enables a much closer discussion. I've definitely became much more confident in my way of thinking. The course is not focused on the western history of art but in art as a transcultural phenoman. One of the highlight is our trip to Venice to see all the paintings.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Student
Alicja Pawlaczuk
Helena Davidson-Houston
Sam Smith
Anna
Anonymous
Emily Lunn
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years
Subjects
- Works
- Art History
- Painting
- Art
- University
- Arts management
- History education
- Museum management
- History of art
- Gallery
Course programme
Year 1
Compulsory Study (120 credits)
- FORM AND FUNCTION
- INTRODUCTION TO ART HISTORY
- INTRODUCTION TO GALLERY AND MUSEUM STUDIES
- LEARNING ON SITE: THE SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR VISUAL ARTS
- MAKERS AND MAKING
- PORTRAITURE AND IDENTITY
Year 2
Compulsory Study (40 credits)
- ART IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
- THE LIVES OF OBJECTS
Option A Study (20 credits)
- ACTION / ABSTRACTION:ART AFTER 1945
- CONTEMPORARY GALLERY AND MUSEUM STUDIES
- INDIGENOUS ARTS AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Option B Study (20 credits)
- AMERICAN ART AND AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHY 1900-1950
- ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ART
- MEDIEVAL BODIES
Option C Study (20 credits)
- LOOKING AT PICTURES: PHOTOGRAPHY AND VISUAL CULTURE IN THE USA
- RENAISSANCE RECONSIDERED
- THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF ANDEAN ART AND MUSIC
Option D Study (20 credits)
- ART AND ARCHITECTURE IN VENICE
- IMAGE, WORD AND MODERNITY IN BRITAIN, C.1800-1918
Year 3
Compulsory Study (30 credits)
- DISSERTATION
Option A Study (30 credits)
- PUBLIC ART, PERFORMANCE AND MEMORY
- THE GOTHIC EYE
- TURNER: ART, THE ARTIST AND THE ART WORLD IN BRITAIN, 1800-1850
Option B Study (30 credits)
- ALTERNATIVE MODERNISMS
- MODERNISM AND GENDER: FRANCE AND GERMANY 1900-1939
- THE PREMODERN CARTOGRAPHIC IMAGINATION
Option C Study (30 credits)
- GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS PRACTICE
- MAKERS' MYTHS: THE PERSONA OF THE ARTIST AFTER 1945
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BA History of Art