MA Art And Visual Culture

The Art and Visual Culture MA course offered by Westminster is a rich and forward-thinking programme that exposes students to an intensive blend of Art History, Aesthetics, and Criticism, giving them the opportunity to critically analyse and understand the broad aspects of art and visual culture. By exploring the relationship between image and theory, you will engage with the key issues of the contemporary world.Course Content: The programme is designed to foster critical and conceptual thinking about art and visual culture. Modules are built on the foundation of Art History and Aesthetics, and students delve into comprehensive analysis and interpretation of art and its relevant theories. They will come across substantial issues such as visual culture and colonialism, history of photography, and objects, artefacts and material culture. Key Modules: Students can look forward to engaging in modules like Research Methods, Contemporary Art and Aesthetics, Critical Approaches to Art and Visual Culture, and Art and Visual Culture: Production and Reception. The course concludes with the opportunity for students to apply what they've learnt through a 60-credit dissertation or noteworthy project.Accreditations: This information is not specified on the course website.Future Careers: On successful completion of the Master’s degree, graduates will not only gain a deep understanding of art theory, history and criticism, but also have the requisite skills for careers in the art and creative industries, such as in art galleries, museums, cultural institutions and arts administration. They are well equipped for roles in education, consultancy, and for further academic research. The course also facilitates connections with the creative industries in London and beyond.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.