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Overview
About the course
Some ways of interpreting art which we will study include:
- Semiotic (the study of symbols, signs and their interpretation)
- Formalist (purely visual and stylistic analysis)
- Historical (interpretation through context)
- Political (examining power structures implied or present in the work)
Each session works with concrete examples of art taken from across history, where we apply certain methods of interpretation and discuss their applicability. Examples range from groups such as the Surrealists and contemporary conceptual works, all the way back to 19th Century and Renaissance paintings. With this practical element comes a focus on the theoretical foundations of the methods we use, as well as discussions on the issue of interpretation itself.
On this Interpreting Art course at the University of the Arts London (UAL), there will be occasional visits to galleries; during the weeklong intensive there will be one each day, and every other session for the evening formats.
Programme Structure
Topics covered in this course include:- Art analysis
- Aesthetics
- Art history
- Practical skills
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 7 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- This short course is suitable for beginners, undergraduate and foundation arts/philosophy/curating students, journalists and critics, people with backgrounds in other humanities or arts areas, arts professionals or administrators.
- No prior knowledge needed, though familiarity with art history will enrich experience. This could be studied alongside Modern Art History.
Tuition Fee
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International
650 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 GBP for the full programme during 7 days. -
National
650 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 650 GBP for the full programme during 7 days.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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