Studying History of Art: What's It Like?

from Cambridge from the Inside · host Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge

00:00 Introductions 00:34 What is the History of Art? 01:05 How is Art History different from the History course? 03:30 Course structure for first year 05:00 What was your favorite module in the first year? 05:50 How much of a role does religion play in Art History? 06:50 Course structure for second and third year 08:30 Eugénie discusses her dissertation 09:30 What courses have you chosen for your second and third year? 12:05 What prior knowledge do you need for Art History? 13:10 What are you assessed on during the Art History interview? 14:10 Similarities between Art History and English 16:30 How are Art History students taught at Cambridge? 20:10 What are Art History supervisions like? 22:35 How are students examined in Art History? 27:00 Do you ever create art in Art History? 31:10 Which universities did you consider? 32:50 How have you found the course overall? 33:25 What are your plans for after you graduate?