UBAARTCLAFT-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and Classics

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

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History of Art

Applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' are required to sit for an interview, held on a date which will be announced in due course. Once announced, this date cannot be changed. The closing date for receipt of applications from applicants in terms of the 'maturity (adult learners) clause' is 31 August 2024 at 2pm.

Applicants may also be required to submit a Learning Portfolio. Further information about the Portfolio will be forwarded to applicants.

Applicants wishing to join the part-time mode must submit their application as full-time, and then include a note in the comments box of the application form, denoting their preference to be considered for the part-time option. Such requests will be considered by the Board of the Faculty.

Classics

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History of Art

The programme of study in History of Art will give you an academic perspective of artistic history both locally and foreign, through a plethora of movements, ages and societies in a chronological sequence that leads to modern and contemporary art. During the course we will instil within you an understanding and appreciation of unique art forms, ranging from Italian early Renaissance and the Romanesque, to Baroque Classicism, gothic art and Contemporary Art, to name a few. Your heightened insight on movements and artists, in relation to permeating social influences, will give you a greater awareness of art's versatile capacity. We also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme, as we believe that a multicultural education will provide you with a wholistic academic journey.

Classics

In this programme of study, the 'Classics' is used as an umbrella term that will take you back to Ancient Greece, where you will academically familiarise yourself with the mythology, society, literature and linguistics, history and art of the Greek Islands. During your course of studies you will be able to have a basic understanding of the Greek and Latin languages and read key texts in their respective original languages. You will be able to understand the influence that this ancient world has had on our contemporary one, while also enriching your cultural and historic mindset by participating in interdisciplinary action. You are also encouraged to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility period, for a multicultural and diversified learning experience.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.

History of Art


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ART1001	Introduction to History of Art as a Discipline	4 ECTS	(NC)
ART1013	Early Renaissance Art in Italy	4 ECTS	(NC)
ART1140	Italian Renaissance Architecture 1400-1600	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ART1005	The Birth of Modern Art	4 ECTS	(NC)
ART1017	The Art and Architecture of Early Christianity and the Early Middle Ages	4 ECTS	(NC)
ART1027	The Visual Culture of the Central Mediterranean: Malta and Sicily in the 17th and 18th Century	4 ECTS	(NC)
ART1120	Museum Placement 1	2 ECTS

Recommended Optional Units

ART1025	Venetian Renaissance Art	4 ECTS
ART1114	Study Tour	4 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2:
26 credits in History of Art
26 credits in the other area
8 credits in optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 credits

Students are required to choose study-units to the value of 26 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year.


Semester 1

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

AAH2035	Twentieth-Century Visual Culture	4 ECTS
ART2000	Art in Malta 1: Late Medieval to Early Renaissance	4 ECTS
ART2008	High Renaissance and Mannerism in Italy	4 ECTS
ART2018	Caravaggio and Early Baroque Classicism	4 ECTS
ART2038	Gender Issues in Art	2 ECTS
ART2151	The Decorative Arts in the 19th Century	2 ECTS
ART2315	Gallery Placement	2 ECTS
PHI2051	Aesthetics	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

ART2005	Northern Renaissance Art	4 ECTS
ART2010	Roman Baroque Sculpture	4 ECTS
ART2011	Modern Contemporary Art	4 ECTS
ART2022	Classical Greek and Roman Architecture	4 ECTS
ART2109	The Art and Architecture of the High and Late Middle Ages: Romanesque to Gothic	4 ECTS
ART2114	Study Tour	4 ECTS
ART2140	Italian Baroque Architecture 1600-1750	4 ECTS
ART2314	Conservation Placement	2 ECTS

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
26 credits in History of Art
26 credits in the other area
8 credits optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 credits

In addition to the compulsory study-units, students are required to choose study-units to the value of 16 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year.


Semester 1

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

ART2020	Art in Malta 2: From the Early Knights’ Period to the Plague of 1676	4 ECTS
ART3001	Late Baroque Painting	4 ECTS
ART3002	Neo-Classicism and Romanticism	4 ECTS
ART3003	Art in Malta 3: The Architecture of the Order of St John in Malta (1530-1798)	4 ECTS
ART3019	Art in Malta 5: Twentieth-Century Visual Culture	4 ECTS
ART3038	Contemporary Art Biennials: Critical and Theoretical Issues	4 ECTS
ART3040	The Art of the Counter Reformation outside Italy	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

ART3017	History of Art Synoptic Study-Unit 1	6 ECTS	(NC)
ART3018	History of Art Synoptic Study-Unit 2	6 ECTS	(NC)

Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints)

AAH3037	Milestones in the History of Photography and Cinemas	2 ECTS
ART2021	Architectural History 3: Modern and Contemporary Architecture	4 ECTS
ART3004	Art in Malta 4: The Nineteenth Century - Painting, Sculpture and Architecture	4 ECTS
ART3035	Museum Placement 2	2 ECTS
ART3048	Criticism, Appreciation and Method in Art History	2 ECTS
ART3114	Study Tour	4 ECTS

Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 credits, of which:
28 credits in History of Art
28 credits in the other area
4 credits optional study-units

Requirement for award of B.A. History of Art and in another area of study: 180 credits, of which:
80 credits in History of Art
80 credits in the other area
20 credits optional study-units

Classics


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CLA1014	Classics - An Introduction	4 ECTS
CLA1018	Latin Grammar and Syntax 1	6 ECTS	(NC)
CLA1215	Introductory Latin Texts A and B	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CLA1019	From Kings to Emperors: A Survey of Ancient Roman History and Literature	4 ECTS
CLA2021	Latin Grammar and Syntax 2	6 ECTS	(NC)
CLA2116	Further Latin Passages A	2 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2:
26 ECTS credits in Classics
26 ECTS credits in the other area
8 ECTS credits in optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CLA1017	Greek Grammar and Syntax 1	6 ECTS	(NC)
CLA1213	Introductory Greek Texts A and B	4 ECTS	(NC)
CLA3129	Survey of Classical Epic	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CLA1016	From Heroic Times to the Age of Alexander: A Survey of Ancient Greek History and Literature	4 ECTS	(NC)
CLA2013	Greek Grammar and Syntax 2	6 ECTS	(NC)
CLA2118	Further Greek Passages A	2 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3:
26 ECTS credits in Classics
26 ECTS credits in the other area
8 ECTS credits optional study-units

Total credits for this year: 60 ECTS credits


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CLA2011	Greek Prose Composition	6 ECTS
CLA3312	Greek and Latin Unseen Passages 2	4 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CLA3003	Synoptic Study-Unit 4: Drama - Euripides and Plautus	6 ECTS	(NC)
CLA3013	Introduction to Ancient Science	6 ECTS
CLA3014	Synoptic Study-Unit 2: Narrative (Xenophon and Caesar)	6 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS credits, of which:
28 ECTS credits in Classics
28 ECTS credits in the other area
4 ECTS credits optional study-units

Requirement for award of B.A. Classics and in another area of study: 180 ECTS credits, of which:
80 ECTS credits in Classics
80 ECTS credits in the other area
20 ECTS credits optional study-units

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) under the auspices of the Faculty of Arts.

History of Art

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Use your mastered skill-set of intricate observational and inductive analysis to interpret artistic works in its variety of manners.
Critically discuss artistic works in an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary atmosphere.
Have a better understanding of the causal link between the practicality of art with society, history and culture on both a microcosmic and macrocosmic scale.
Demonstrate an understanding of different art works in a diversity of genres according to geographic locations, while also being able to distinguish the art work of different historical periods.
Recall important historic artists who have contributed to the movement and evolution of art.
Possess a visual awareness of contemporary art.

Classics

By the end of the course, you will be expected to:

Demonstrate proficient lexical and grammatical knowledge of the Greek and Latin languages.
Be competent in reading and interpreting classical texts and appreciate certain unique qualities of the original classical literature untranslated.
Show an understanding and appreciation towards classical civilization in its historical, literary and cultural contexts.
Show competency in composing critical and analytical essays or papers regarding the subject matter.
Participate in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary discussions and link the importance of Classical studies with modern society and relevant fields.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 8,500

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History of Art

As a graduate of this course you will be employable, both locally and internationally, as a conservator, heritage manager, commercial art gallery manager, academic librarian, archivist and arts administrator. If you are interested in furthering your studies, or are considering an academic profession, then we encourage you to participate in our Erasmus+ mobility programme, as we believe that a diverse and multicultural education will instil you with a better academic journey.

Classics

Upon successfully completing this course, you will have a variety of career opportunities where you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge in the field. Careers, both locally and abroad, can be as an archivist, barrister, editorial assistant, heritage manager, museum or gallery curator, market researcher, Higher education lecturer and media. If you are interested in furthering your studies or would like to pursue an academic career, then we encourage you to enrol in a postgraduate course that our University offers for a more refined and holistic learning experience.

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