Highlights
Tuition fee
700 GBP / full
700 GBP / full
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Tuition fee
700 GBP / full
700 GBP / full
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Duration
5 days
Duration
5 days
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Taught in
English
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About

This short and focused Understanding Contemporary Art course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will survey the contemporary art world, and trace a history of contemporary art which will help you make sense of its increasingly challenging and innovative works.

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:
  • 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
    • 5 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS
4.5

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • London, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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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

IELTS
4.5

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    700 GBP / full
    700 GBP / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    700 GBP / full
    700 GBP / full

Funding

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