About the course…
Are you interested in studying the development of ancient, modern or contemporary visual culture and society, including arts, architecture, photography, film and digital media? This course will develop your understanding of relationships between culture and society.
You will study specialist art historical language, concepts and issues to analyse and research images, objects, buildings and structures as well as urban, rural and coastal environments. As well as the influence of social, political and cultural factors along with developments in materials, techniques and processes of varied arts and architecture over time.
You will also develop the core skills of analysis, logical and creative thinking, reasoned argument and deduction as well as visual literacy and understanding.
Why study with us…
- Our course is supported by the internationally respected Sainsbury Centre of Visual Arts at UEA, where you will be taken for workshops, lectures and seminars.
- Through first-hand experience with collections, spaces and workshops you will create a portfolio of practical research alongside your written analysis.
- Only 1% of state schools offer this course, which is highly respected across all universities in the UK and beyond.
Where History of Art can take you…
This course provides you with essential skills for higher education, training, and employment. It focuses on interdisciplinary and transferable skills, which are crucial for success.
There are various opportunities for personal and professional development, particularly in the Creative Industries, which generated £126 billion in 2022.
Currently, there is a 33% skills shortage in this sector, along with official initiatives aimed at increasing the diversity of the workforce to include individuals from all backgrounds and areas of expertise.
Entry requirements…
- Must meet overall entry criteria for A Level study