On the BA Contemproary Visual Culture is centred on academic excellence in research practice, writing and presentation skills. With a blend of individual and group learning, written assignments and presentation work, you will apply your research to the contemporary industries of visual culture: from art galleries, design companies and museums to publishing and media outlets. You learn about: key trends and debates in recent cultural history recent histories of art and design the main philosophical and sociological theories underpinning contemporary visual culture including: aesthetics, postcolonial theory, strategies of protest, theories of vision and spectacle, methods of history-making through material culture research practices including the use of archival, primary, and secondary sources critical methods of analysis the relationship between research and industries of visual culture and how to research and critique visual culture through the application of professional-standard writing and editorial skills utilize and develop multi-media presentation and documentation systems, including visual, print and web technologies apply research on visual culture to current industry contexts work independently to initiate and undertake in-depth research on visual culture relevant to contemporary society collaborate on team projects to organize and curate publications and events on visual culture “The BA Visual and Critical Studies is an innovative and academically strong interdisciplinary programme with outstanding connections to cultural institutions in the city. The teaching staff is committed, highly competent, and knowledgeable in their fields of expertise. Graduates demonstrate an advanced ability to formulate independent ideas and to analyse problems critically.” Professor Christoph Lindner, University of Amsterdam

Minimum Number of Subjects Honours 6 2H5s Minimum Grade in Maths Eng N/A H4