Overview
About the course
Our current art era is dynamic and eclectic. It can be hard to place within a conceptual framework, but developing knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art can be very rewarding for artists, art lovers, collectors, or curators seeking inspiration. This Understanding Contemporary Art course is offered at the University of the Arts London (UAL).
Programme Structure
Topics covered:- What is contemporary art?
- What reference does contemporary art make to the past?
- Art history and historical analysis
- Artwork analysis
- Contextual research
- Explanation and interpretation
- Performance art
- Conceptual art
- Consumer culture and art
- Abstract expressionism
- Pop art
- Art and the dawn of the internet
- Global contemporary art
- Rise of the art market
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 28 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Visual Arts Art History Liberal Arts View 82 other Short Courses in Visual Arts in United KingdomAcademic 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 course is ideal for aspiring curators or collectors of contemporary art, people with a passion for art, arts industry professionals looking to focus on contemporary art, and journalists or writers new to contemporary works.
Tuition Fee
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International
420 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 28 days. -
National
420 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 420 GBP for the full programme during 28 days.