History of Art

Are you interested in studying the development of visual arts in relation to historical events and eras?

This course will develop your understanding of the relationship between society and art; art historical terms, concepts and issues; the influence of cultural, social and political factors as well as developments in materials, techniques and processes of both art and architecture over time.

Through a visual analysis module, you will develop the core skills of visual literacy and understanding – vital skills in today’s visual world. You will also delve into works from beyond the European traditions, introducing a global scope into your learning that is appropriate for the modern world. In addition, you will be able to make use of local museums and galleries to review work closer to home.

Must meet overall entry criteria for A Level study

All elements of this course will equip you with skills for higher education and beyond: art history’s inter-disciplinary benefits are key to this, as are the requirements for all students to learn to analyse, research and to create substantiated reasoned argument in written form.