Embark on a compelling academic journey with the BA Art History & Visual Culture and Drama at the University of Exeter, a dual honours degree designed for students passionate about the intricate relationship between visual arts and performance. You will explore the social, historical, and cultural contexts that shape both artistic creations and dramatic expressions, from traditional fine arts to contemporary visual forms like film, digital art, and performance. This programme equips you with essential tools to critically interpret a wide array of visual and performative works, fostering a deep understanding of how images, objects, and practices communicate meaning across different eras and cultures.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is structured over three years, offering a dynamic blend of theoretical study and practical engagement. You will delve into modules covering critical methodologies in art history and visual culture, alongside performance analysis and acting techniques. The syllabus allows for significant choice, enabling you to tailor your studies through optional modules in areas such as museum studies, photography, comics studies, or various aspects of theatre and performance practice. You will graduate with a sophisticated understanding of visual and dramatic arts, prepared for diverse career paths in curation, arts administration, education, theatre production, or further academic research.