Art History and Visual Cultures (Honours)

Overview

You'll explore the power of images to influence debates, both historically and in the present day, and develop transferable skills in visual literacy. As you progress you'll acquire critical skills that address the subject area’s place in the wider humanities and as a component of study in the creative and cultural industries.

Key features of the course

• Explore images and artefacts from a wide range of periods and places.
• Become familiar with different approaches to the study of visual, spatial and material culture.
• Gain skills in visual literacy, criticism and analysis that will make you highly employable.
• Work on your own project, with the support of a tutor, for the final module of the degree.

Career relevance

Study of the arts and humanities requires an understanding of human activities in diverse cultural environments and historical contexts. The breadth of study and range of cultural texts and objects analysed, combined with clear thinking and communication, make the BA Art History and Visual Cultures (Honours)  at The Open University UK  relevant to a wide range of careers, including:

• creative and cultural industries
• education
• museums, art galleries and other art institutions
• public administration, local government, the civil service, and social services
• advertising, journalism, publishing, and public relations
• legal work
• business, banking and retail
• human resources
• charities and campaigning.