BA Hons in Art History and Culture

Participants learn how to decode the cultural and social significance of the contemporary art world. Through solid research and analyses of visual materials, art, sculpture, contemporary objects and images, participants explore the language and meaning of art, and understand how to articulate their ideas, and successfully communicate their findings to a knowledgeable art audience, as well as to the general public.They learn highly valued transferable skills in visual interpretation, critical awareness, creative thinking, and effective written and oral skills, covering all professions and careers in the arts, and creative industries. Communication skills provide a professional approach in the negotiation and presentation of research to institutes and clients, or if working as an independent art critic.