Visual Arts and Film, BA (Hons)

This BA degree uniquely integrates still and moving images with advanced academic study and practical skills development. Drawing on research from classical Rome to the present, it adopts a global perspective, emphasizing not only Western art, film, and visual culture but also those of the Middle East, Russophone Eurasia, and East Asia. The course explores visual and image concepts through a transnational lens, offering extensive language-learning opportunities via the School of Modern Languages and Cultures. Students can access the University's renowned collections, such as the Oriental Museum, and pursue studies in regions including Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Options include adding a placement year or year abroad, extending the program to four years, with a focus on professional skills through field trips and modules on art production, exhibition, and commerce.In Year 1, core modules cover Introduction to Visual Culture Studies, The Art of the Moving Image, and Art- and Film-Writing in Context, addressing global visual cultures, moving image analysis, and communication skills. Optional modules may include topics like Middle Eastern cultures or ancient archaeology. Assessment varies, incorporating essays, portfolios, projects, film production, examinations, and a dissertation.