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BA History of Art

4.4
7 reviews
  • 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

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Understand the history of art, related key terms, and current debates!

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Norwich (Norfolk)
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University Of East Anglia, NR4 7TJ

Start date

On request

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...

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Reviews

4.4
fantastic
  • 100% coursework, way too stressful, 3rd year
    |
  • It was hard initially but later on it was a good part.
    |
  • 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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100%
4.6
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Student

5.0
26/03/2019
About the course: 100% coursework, way too stressful, 3rd year
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Alicja Pawlaczuk

4.0
01/09/2018
What I would highlight: It was hard initially but later on it was a good part.
What could be improved: Great course.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Helena Davidson-Houston

4.0
11/12/2017
What I would highlight: 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.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Sam Smith

4.5
05/04/2017
What I would highlight: In general, it's a good university. I'm a fresher at the moment and haven't been here for a long time. But so far the courses and the teachers are great. The facilities very are good too.
What could be improved: It's difficult to make friends... at least for me.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Anna

4.5
23/02/2013
What I would highlight: A brilliant place to study. Situated 15 minutes away from Norwich city centre, the campus has a variety of attractions ranging from the multi-million pound Sportspark to the renowned Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Anonymous

4.5
25/01/2013
What I would highlight: I am enjoying my experience of UEA, and would recommend it to all of you.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Emily Lunn

4.5
05/01/2013
What I would highlight: They have the most friendly student body I have ever known.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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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

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