Art and Design (Critical Studies)

Course summary

Art: Critical and Contextual Studies involves short projects on subjects such as the function of art, curation, autobiography and art, beauty, the representation of women and modern architecture. Expanding upon these starting points you will research your own areas of interest, producing essays and a practical outcome. You can choose to work in ways which suit your skills and interests; for example, producing an illustrated gallery guide, scripts, architectural models, films, photography and painting. The course will extend your knowledge of art and design across all disciplines, and develop your critical thinking skills.