History of Art and Architecture
You’ll develop the historical insight and critical thinking skills needed to analyze and interpret a wide array of artistic movements, architectural styles, and cultural contexts. Through examining the evolution of art and architecture, you’ll gain the tools to understand their influence on societies, politics, and personal identity, and how they continue to shape the world around us.
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
In one of your classes, your professor might present an iconic architectural design or a famous piece of artwork. You and your classmates will analyze and critique it from various perspectives, such as its cultural context, artistic techniques, aesthetic value, and historical significance. You’ll also consider how the work reflects societal values and ideologies of its time, and how these ideas continue to resonate today. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to produce your own creative or critical work in response, applying the knowledge you’ve gained to real-world challenges.
Career Opportunities
Program Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of how art and architecture shape patterns of cultural expression, social interaction, and the reflection of values and norms across time and space, while considering the relationship between aesthetics, power, and society.
Be able to use a variety of analytical tools to examine artistic movements, architectural styles, and the ways in which cultural artifacts and built environments influence our perceptions of history, identity, and place.
Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development and cultural significance of art and architecture, as well as the challenges and possibilities of preserving and interpreting cultural heritage, and be prepared to use this knowledge to promote a more inclusive, thoughtful, and sustainable engagement with the built and artistic environment.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Art History | 4 | HA 101 |
| Architecture and Society | 3 | HA 102 |
| Visual Culture and Interpretation | 3 | HA 103 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Classical Art and Architecture | 4 | HA 201 |
| Modern Art Movements | 3 | HA 202 |
| Design Theory and Practice | 3 | HA 203 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval Art and Architecture | 4 | HA 301 |
| Art and Architecture of the Renaissance | 3 | HA 302 |
| Baroque Art and Architecture | 3 | HA 303 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Art and Architecture | 4 | HA 401 |
| Architectural Preservation | 3 | HA 402 |
| Art Theory and Criticism | 3 | HA 403 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 40 |
Contact us
Unit 1 44-550 Longstone Street, Lisburn BT28 1TP Northern Ireland
How to Apply?
- You Apply
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- We Connect
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- You Get Ready
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