艺术与艺术史完美地互补。在雷丁艺术学院学习实践知识和技能的同时，您可以利用文学士学位和艺术史探索不同时期和艺术风格背后的理论和思想。本课程的第一年为您提供了广泛的艺术基础，鼓励您尝试各种学科和媒体。您可以探索铸造，焊接，印刷制作以及数字和技术媒体，以及更传统的方法。当代艺术理论和艺术史的模块补充您的核心实践学习。学习艺术史可以使您深入了解过去的社会以及他们用来表达自己的不同媒体。您将在多个时期内考虑绘画，雕塑，摄影，建筑和装饰艺术。您将获得自己的专用工作室空间，该工作室空间每周7天，每天24小时开放。我们
Art and the history of art complement one another perfectly. Whilst developing your practical knowledge and skills at Reading School of Art, you can explore the theories and ideas behind different periods and styles of art with our BA Art and History of Art.<br><br>The first year of this course gives you a broad art foundation, encouraging you to experiment with a wide range of subjects and media. You can explore casting, welding, printing making and digital and technical media as well as more traditional approaches. Modules in Contemporary Art Theory and History of Art complement your core practical learning. Studying history of art will give you an insight into past societies and the different media they used to express themselves. You will consider painting, sculpture, photography, architecture and the decorative arts across a range of periods.<br><br>You will receive your own dedicated studio space, accessible 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We focus heavily on exhibitions, and regular field trips to national and international museums, art institutions and galleries will give you the chance to consider the diverse conditions in which art is created, displayed and received. Throughout this course you will have lots of opportunity to gain professional experience by taking part in your own exhibitions, public art commissions and events. Debate and constructive criticism are actively encouraged and you will openly discuss your work with peers and teaching staff.