History of Art with Material Studies BA

University College London

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The programme begins with introductory modules in History of Art and its Objects and foundation modules in history of art, together with a thematic seminar. You will also take modules in Art and Science and Media and Technologies. Modules in the second year delve deeper into the technical aspects of art. These may include Theory and History of Conservation; and Application and Development of Textiles in Works of Art and Artefacts. In the final year, all students write a research project dissertation of approximately 10,000 words. This can involve an analysis of artistic practice, technology or materials, combined with art historical research. The Art/Work/Space module enables you to gain practical work experience outside the department while writing an independent research project reflecting critically on this experience.

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Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

High-quality research undertaken by staff, which is reflected in our research excellence profile, informs the content of our undergraduate degrees, keeping our teaching at the forefront of the discipline. The department includes well-known specialists on all periods from the medieval onwards. We have particular strengths in the study of contemporary art, material science, and conservation theory and practice. The department houses the Material Studies Laboratory, consisting of two spaces, one dedicated to teaching and handling materials and artefacts, with the second focusing on the instrumental analysis of heritage materials. UCL's central location in London is within walking distance of the British Museum and British Library and provides easy access to the National Gallery, the Tate galleries and the Victoria and Albert Museum.

You will gain the skills necessary to carry out historical and technical projects, communicate effectively, interpret material analysis, and to pursue academic research or take up responsible employment in a variety of contexts. This BA provides an excellent basis for any career dealing at first hand with works of art, such as museum and gallery professionals, art dealers, valuers and auctioneers. It is also a good foundation for those wishing to take up further training in any specialism within art conservation. Any profession dealing with art would benefit from the expertise gained from this degree.

English Language at grade B or 6, plus Mathematics at grade C or 5. For UK-based students a foreign language at grade B or 6 is required.

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Subjects

  • Textiles
  • Materials
  • Art
  • Technologies
  • History of Art with Material Studies
  • History of art
  • Art and Science
  • Histories of Photography
  • Methodologies
  • Archaeology
  • Anthropology
  • History or philosophy

Course programme

Year 1

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • History of Art and its Objects
  • History of European Art (1): Classical to Early Renaissance
  • History of European Art (2): High Renaissance to the Present Day
  • Media and Technologies
  • Art and Science

Students must also take a in a modern foreign language, preferably in the first year.

Optional modules

You will select one of the following:

  • Thematic Seminar (1): Art and Architecture before 1800
  • Thematic Seminar (2): Art and Architecture after 1800
Year 2

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Advanced Lecture Course I: Early Modern Bodies
  • Advanced Lecture Course II: Histories of Photography

(The content of the Advanced Lecture modules changes regularly. These are the offerings for 2017/18.)

Optional modules

You will select six from a wide range of optional modules, including at least two of the following:

  • Methodologies of Art History
  • Methodologies of Making
  • History of the Category 'Art'

and at least two options with a specific focus on materials and technologies, from a list which may include:

  • Theory and History of Conservation
  • Methods and Materials
  • Development and Application of Textiles in Works of Art and Artefacts

(Options vary from year to year. These are the offerings for 2017/18.)

Further optional modules can be selected from within History of Art.

Year 3

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Dissertation
Optional modules

You will select 90 credits from a wide range of options including Art/Work/Space and at least one Special Subject. Further options can be selected from within History of Art, and from fields such as anthropology, archaeology, history or philosophy. There is also the option to continue with a language (non-beginners only).

Your learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures and seminars, and may include visits to monuments, film archives and sessions in the Material Studies Laboratory. Seminars may relate to a lecture series and involve travel within the UK or abroad. On a more frequent basis, first-year thematic seminars take place at London's many art collections and exhibitions.

Assessment

Coursework, essays, oral participation and written examinations will all be used as means of formal assessment of your work.

Additional information

Overseas students fee

£25,960 (2018/19)

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