Art in London

About this course

The course examines how art is presented across museums, galleries and non-art settings, including public spaces, transport sites, churches and historic houses. Six site visits are supported by classroom workshops, where participants reflect individually and collaboratively on location, place, institutions, exhibitions and interpretation. Assessment consists of a co-written blog and two individual 500-word blog posts intended for online publication. Participants study alongside Birkbeck students taking undergraduate or postgraduate courses.

What you'll learn

• Analyse how museum architecture, exhibitions and interpretation shape the presentation of art
• Compare the display of artwork across galleries, museums, public spaces and historic sites
• Critically examine the relationships between art, location, institutions, place and curation
• Produce individual and collaborative critical blog writing for online publication

Is this course right for you?

The course is listed as suitable for all levels and combines classroom discussion, site-based study, individual reflection and collaborative work. Participants should expect to engage with written assessment through blog posts and to study alongside students from Birkbeck degree courses.

• Includes study in museums, galleries, public spaces, churches and historic houses
• Requires both collaborative and individually authored work
• Includes two assessed 500-word blog posts