Art history Summer Universities at The Courtauld
Applications are now open for The Courtauld Summer Universities. These programmes are for Year 12, state school, home educated, or college students. Whether learners have never engaged with the subject before, or are just curious about art history, the Summer University enables attendees to learn from leading academics, explore art history, and delve into collections of art.
This year The Courtauld is running two Summer Universities, one in-person (Discover Art History) and one online (Art and Identity). Learners can apply here. The deadline to apply is 5pm, Monday 6th May 2024.
An overview of each programme is below and more details can be found on their website here or email Jonathan, the Widening Access Schools Officer here.
Summer University – Art and Identity (online)
Theme: Art and Identity
Dates: Monday 1st – Friday 5th July 2024
Times: Morning briefing (10-10:30am), Lunchtime Lecture (1-2pm) , evening seminar (5-6pm or 6-7pm)
Location: Online, via MSTeams
The theme for Summer University 2024 online is Art and Identity, exploring how identity can be examined, interpreted and explained through art. Supported by online resources, each day, you will explore a different Art History theme, from portraiture, to architecture, and public art. Live lunchtime lectures will be led by members of The Courtauld community from departments including Curating, Conservation, and Prints & Drawings, while current PhD students at The Courtauld will support daily live discussion classes between Summer University attendees. This programme is designed for both students who are new to History of Art and students who are currently studying History of Art A-Level.
Summer University – Discover Art History (in-person)
Theme: Cities
Dates: Tuesday 9th – Thursday 11th July 2024
Times: 10am – 3:30pm. Please note the programme is non-residential.
Location: In-person, at The Courtauld Gallery (Somerset House)
Over the three days of Summer University, you will join us at Somerset House where we will explore The Courtauld collection, artworks local to the area, and the architecture of the surrounding buildings. You will develop your skills in visual analysis, critical thinking, and knowledge of the foundations of art history. The programme will provide you with an insight into what it is like to be an undergraduate student at The Courtauld studying History of Art. This programme is reserved for students who are not studying History of Art A-Level.