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History of Art Short Course

Course description

Through presentations and visits to virtual galleries, you will learn about significant stages in the history of art, exploring ideas and movements that have inspired artists, such as, the Renaissance, Romanticism and Impressionism. We'll also consider how art is perceived today.

Above all and most importantly, it will be a chance to enjoy original art up close.

Course outcomes

You will leave the course with extensive knowledge of the London art world and the history of art in general, enriching your experiences of the capital's galleries.

Who should attend

Anyone interested in seeing and learning about artworks; their importance, history and connections with our national visual culture. It could lead you to further study or a career in art dealing, collecting or curating. Students from outside London may find it a useful introduction to the capital's visual treasures.

Level
Beginner/Intermediate

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

  • Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
  • New methodologies will be explained or demonstrated
  • We also offer learning resources for you to access outside of the classroom

All our on campus courses include:

  • Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
  • Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
  • Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
  • Ask questions to your tutor in real time
  • Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
  • Experience the many sights of London on your down time

All our online short courses include:

  • Live and interactive online lessons with classmates from around the world
  • The same course content and learning outcomes as our face to face courses
  • Lesson recordings, for review, so you never have to miss a class
  • Access to the virtual learning environment with course content
  • Forums for support
  • 2 weeks online access to the recordings of the live classroom sessions
  • Ask questions to your tutor in real time

A certificate of completion:

  • You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
  • As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
  • However we always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
  • Certificates are a great addition to your CV

Available dates

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Make an enquiry or call us on 0207 514 7015.

Details

Topics covered
  • The Classical Period
  • The Medieval and Renaissance Art
  • The Renaissance, Baroque and European Painting to 1900
  • British Art from 1600 to Contemporary works
  • International Art from 1900 to present date

Materials

Onsite short course materials

Please bring the following materials with you on the first day:

  • Notebook and Pen

Online short course materials

  • Notebook and Pen

To take part in the Online sessions you will need:

  • An up-to-date web browser (we recommend Chrome)
  • Microphone and headphones (a headset with a microphone function is recommended. The built-in microphone in your device would also be fine).
  • Webcam
  • Strong Internet connection - we recommend a minimum of 2 Mbps download, and 1 Mbps upload, faster if possible. You can test your network speed here - https://www.speedtest.net
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Join us as we take you on a journey through time and introduce you to the themes throughout history that have shaped our current art world.

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