Interpreting Art, Short Course | University of the Arts London (UAL) | London, United Kingdom
7 days
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About

In this Interpreting Art Short Course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) we will cover a range of modes and methodologies commonly used to provide meaning and structure to the visual arts. Our access to art has become much easier, but in the age of the Turner prize our understanding of it seems like an increasingly arduous task.

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

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

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.

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/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 650 GBP for the full programme during 7 days.
  • National

    650 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 650 GBP for the full programme during 7 days.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs

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