Program Overview

Humanities, Society and Culture: Art and Society

About the Program

The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society and Culture: Arts and Culture offers a modern and interdisciplinary education in the arts and the role of cultural production in society. Graduates receive a globally recognized degree, accredited in the US and EU, and earn it in three years instead of four.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Society and Culture is a 3-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.

General Education Module

• Composition I
• Composition II
• Computer Information Systems
• Intro to Psychology
• One course from the following: Introduction to Sociology/Introduction to Economic Thought
• One course from the following: Comparative Religions/Introduction to Law/Political Philosophy I
• One course from the following: What is History? / World History I / World History II / European History I

Major Module

• Intro to Philosophy
• Introduction to Politics (Politics I)
• Intro to Social Theory
• Survey of Western Art
• Intercultural Communication
• Comparative Worldviews
• Social Science Research Methods
• Introduction to World Literature
• Language & The Mind
• One course from the following: European History II / European Literature I

Concentration Module

• Choose 1 course from each group listed below:
  • Group A:
    • History of Art I
    • History of Art II
  • Group B:
    • Modernism – From Realism to Modern Art
    • History of Art IV: End of Modernism to Contemporary Art
  • Group C:
    • Prague Art and Architecture
    • Arts & Cultural Management
    • Secessionist Art
    • History of Architecture
  • Group D:
    • History of Popular Cinema
    • History of Cinema – The Auteurs
    • Visual Culture
    • Visual Literacy
    • Introduction to Film Language
  • Group E:
    • Writing For Arts and Culture
    • Documentary Photography
    • Introduction to Digital Photography
    • Writing for Social Media – News Lab
    • Video Story Telling
  • Group F:
    • Psychoanalysis and Art
    • Psychology of Art & Culture
    • Art and Society
    • Subcultures: Lifestyles, Literature, Music
    • Czech Culture in Film and Literature
  • Group G:
    • Intro to Critical Art Theory
    • Contemporary Art Scene
    • Seminar in Aesthetics
    • Concept – Pursuing an Idea in the Art Process
    • Intermedia Art Studio
    • 20th Century Ideas: European Literature, Film and Visual Art

Open Electives Module

• Students can choose 3 elective courses offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences or electives offered by any other school at AAU.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the B.A. in Humanities, Society and Culture: Arts and Society can expect to:

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of ideas & issues across the fields of art, literature, film, philosophy, religion, history, politics & sociology, anthropology, and psychology; demonstrate a broad knowledge of the theories, methods, and concepts in these areas.
• Use appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods, concepts and theories
• Address and solve moderately complex theoretical and practical issues and problems in changing contexts
• Effectively communicate issues, problems, or dilemmas and their solutions
• Take effective and responsible action both individually and within a team
• Take into consideration diverse and changing socio-cultural contexts

Career Prospects

Graduates from the Art and Society concentration at AAU thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. With a deep understanding of art’s role in society and culture, you will be uniquely positioned to succeed in a variety of roles.

Possible career paths could include:

• Cultural Management: Overseeing programs and initiatives in art institutions, coordinating events and exhibitions, and developing outreach activities.
• Arts Reporting: Writing and presenting on arts and culture for print and digital media, using your knowledge of art history and its societal context.
• Diplomacy: Using your understanding of international cultures and arts to bridge understanding between nations in diplomatic roles.
• Humanitarian Government or Nonprofit Roles: Managing and coordinating arts-focused initiatives in governmental or non-governmental organizations, often with a focus on using arts for social engagement or therapeutic purposes.
• Education: Teaching or coordinating arts education in schools or community centers, leveraging your knowledge of how art and society intersect.
• Social Research and Publishing: Conducting research on arts and societal trends, or working in publishing roles focused on arts and culture.
• Media: Working in various forms of print and web media, such as journalism, digital marketing, or content creation, often with a focus on arts and culture topics.

This degree program also provides a strong foundation for graduate studies in fields related to arts, culture, and society.

Qualification Awarded

The Bachelor’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.

Accreditation

• WASC + NABHE

Degree

• Bachelor of Arts

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Prague, CZ

Tuition EU

• 31,781 USD

Tuition NON-EU

• 36,679 USD

Intake

• Fall / Spring

Deadline

• Rolling Admission

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