Art Appreciation Course curated and presented by Hilary Kay
12 different authors contribute their expertise
24 hour student support
An opportunity to connect with other students globally
No pressure to meet deadlines
Flexible payment options
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Tutors are drawn from major Art institutions and will guide you through the course
The Art Appreciation Course is provided by The Art Institute, presented and curated by art and antiques consultant Hilary Kay. Hilary has brought together 12 passionate art specialists to create an introductory course, designed to provide you with a broad understanding of western art, its history and the world that surrounds it.
Read MoreThe Art Appreciation course is delivered online, consisting of 12 comprehensive modules and 12 corresponding assignments. The course is designed to be self-paced. Normally you would expect to be dedicating on average about 4-6 hours per week for 24 weeks. However, many students take up to one year to complete their studies because of family or work commitments.
View Module OutlinesStudents have the opportunity to delve deeper into specific areas of interest in art by purchasing Advanced Modules. These are similar to short courses and are specially formulated materials to challenge motivated students to achieve more.
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In partnership with UNICEF, the institute donates $5.00 from each enrolment to the children in the Syria crisis. This money will help to provide a safe education to the children in war torn Syria. UNICEF’s aim this year is to assist in providing a formal and safe education for 1.2 million children in Syria. This includes the provision of facilities, school furniture, qualified teachers, rehabilitation, safe learning environments and learning materials. We are very privileged to be working with UNICEF towards this goal.
Read more about the partnershipStephen Farthing studied at St Martin's School of Art, London (1969-73) before taking his Masters Degree in Painting at the Royal College of Art, London (1973-76).
Mapleton, QLD
The lives of the artists, the times in which they live, their affiliations and ambitions, are what have shaped the world today. Fascinating reading and up-to-the-minute, brilliantly laid out modules with further references, links, and video clips from art professionals highly experienced in their respective fields.
Read MoreJulia Creek, QLD
I thoroughly enjoyed the comprehensive modules which helped me gain a better understanding of the history of art.
My tutor marked the modules quickly and gave encouraging, constructive feedback.
Read MoreSydney, NSW
It helped to fill in the gaps in history knowledge, and through my Tutor's guidance, the course challenged me into art writing, research and understanding the different eras of art history.
Read MoreCastlereagh, NSW
I would recommend the course to the hobbyist who wishes to gain more insight into the History of Art, or whom, that may want to be employed to work within the industry
Read MoreBrisbane, QLD
The course materials are of a very high standard, the assignments are relevant and often deliciously provocative, the tutors provide outstanding support and the process is simple, effective and efficient.
Read MoreEastwood, NSW
I have enjoyed every module and have taken the time to immerse myself in each step along the way, spending lots of extra time visiting galleries and art auctions.
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View the FAQsWe offer our course in 8 countries around the world.
View our other international locationsWith all our courses being 100% online, we are running as normal during the COVID-19 restrictions and shutdowns.
Our staff are working remotely and tutor/student support is available as usual. We have also modified our learning requirements to allow all students to complete their assignments entirely from home, in isolation or lockdown situations.
We wish you the best of health and safety during this difficult time we are all facing.