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DIT

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Course Code:
DT533
Title:
Visual & Critical Studies
College:
DIT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
3 Years

 

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The degree is focussed on the study of recent and contemporary visual culture, with a high level of academic work, team work and research placements in public heritage and exhibition venues and industry. It is of interest to anyone interested in art and design, and visual culture more broadly.



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Prepares for work in sectors promoting and mediating visual culture: in cultural centres, museums, galleries, media and publication, visual art and design research and audience development. These roles include curators, mediators of visual culture, cultural journalists, consultants on cultural policy, writers and editors for publications, cultural events planners, researchers on and teachers of contemporary culture.

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 300
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2011 - 310
2010 - New 2011

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