Art History and Visual Cultures The Open University UK

Overview

Throughout the Art History and Visual Cultures DipHE from The Open University UK you will discover the ways that images, environments and artefacts communicate meaning and value through being looked at and handled in both past and present. You will explore the power of images to influence debates, both historically and in the present day, and develop transferable skills in visual literacy, critical thinking and communication..

Career opportunities:

All Arts study fosters critical thinking, analysis, and communication. This qualification goes further by enabling students to develop a high level of visual literacy and confidence in engaging with major artists and artworks, and other important visual and material objects. You'll be able to analyse works of art from a wide range of cultural and artistic genres. You'll have excellent communication skills and will be able to use a range of digital resources appropriate for the subject. These are key skills that are highly sought after in the world beyond study – whether you’re already working, volunteering, or changing career.

• 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.

Once you register with us (and for up to three years after you finish your studies), you’ll have full access to our careers service for a wide range of information and advice. This includes online forums, website, interview simulation, vacancy service as well as the option to email or speak to a careers adviser. Some areas of the careers service website are available for you to see now, including help with looking for and applying for jobs. You can also read more general information about how OU study enhances your career.

In the meantime if you want to do some research around this qualification and where it might take you, we’ve put together a list of relevant job titles as a starting point. Some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience beyond your diploma:

• museum curator
• civil servant
• advertising manager
• journalist
• publisher

• public relations manager
• librarian
• archivist
• media researcher
• marketing manager

• teacher
• arts administration
• heritage management
• charity campaigner
• HR manager