Description
The Bachelor’s Degree is offered by the Athens School of Fine Arts through the Department of Theory and History of Art and provides academic education in the fields of art history, art theory, and art criticism. The study program focuses on the study of artistic creation and its historical, theoretical, and cultural dimensions. It also enables students to develop theoretical knowledge and become familiar with the academic study of works of art and artistic phenomena.
Relation to Employment
Graduates of the Department of Theory and History of Art may engage in fields related to the study, research, documentation, and promotion of art and culture, as well as in institutions connected with cultural and educational activities.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a Secondary School Leaving Certificate (High School Diploma) and successful participation in national-level examinations or qualifying entrance examinations.
Knowledge
Graduates acquire knowledge of art history, art theory, and art criticism, as well as fundamental theoretical and methodological approaches to the field. They also understand artistic phenomena within their historical and cultural context and become familiar with the academic study of art.
Skills
Graduates develop skills in the analysis and interpretation of works of art and artistic phenomena. They are able to apply theoretical and research methods, evaluate information, and formulate well-supported views on issues related to art and culture.
Competences
Graduates are able to approach scientific issues related to art, organize and present research material, and connect different theoretical approaches. They can also use their knowledge for the understanding and interpretation of artistic and cultural production.