Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Art History

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Art History is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program designed for graduates with no prior art history background. It focuses on an interdisciplinary, thematic, and practice-based approach to develop independent and critical engagement with art and visual culture. The program includes taught modules, tutorial sessions, and a personal tutor for guidance, and assessment is based entirely on coursework.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program: Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Art History
• Department: Visual Cultures
• Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
• Overview:
• Designed for graduates with no prior art history background
• Focuses on interdisciplinary, thematic, and practice-based approach
• Develops independent and critical engagement with art and visual culture
• Objectives:
• Equip students with knowledge and skills for further study at the graduate level
• Broaden understanding of visual culture beyond traditional art forms
• Foster an independent learning approach and critical thinking

Outline:

• Program Structure:
• Taught modules
• Tutorial sessions
• Personal tutor for guidance
• Core Course:
• Lectures and seminars on diverse perspectives in visual cultures
• Encourages creative and critical exploration of topics
• Laboratory Module:
• Processing taught materials through museum visits, film screenings, and experimental projects
• Option Modules:
• One module chosen from second-year modules in BA History of Art
• Special Subjects:
• One or two modules chosen from third-year modules in BA History of Art
• Allow for in-depth exploration of specific interests

Assessment:

• 100% coursework:
• Essays
• Creative projects
• Group projects
• Presentations
• Symposia
• Reviews
• Studio work

Teaching:

• Emphasis on individual and critical thinking
• Faculty involved in current research, bringing cutting-edge insights
• Small class sizes for personalized attention

Careers:

• Many graduates pursue further studies in MA programs at Goldsmiths
• Career opportunities include:
• Curatorial roles
• Other creative industries
• Teaching
• Research

Other:

• Located in vibrant South-East London with easy access to cultural institutions
• Encourages student-led activities and personal development projects

Additional Notes:

• Module availability may vary from year to year depending on staff research commitments.

Annual tuition fees These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £7240 Home - part-time: £TBC International - full-time: £18570 Additional costs There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme.