The Art Institute - United Kingdom

"After retirement, with a little more time on my hands, I decided to enrol in this History of Art course, a subject that had always interested me but I knew little about. What a wonderful experience it has been! I have thoroughly enjoyed every module, even those periods of art history I initially thought I was less interested in. It has really broadened my tastes and interest. The course materials have been prepared to a very high standard, directing me to further reading and inspiring some gallery outings. I even enjoyed the written assignments and looked forward to my tutor's feedback, which was always timely, insightful and considered. I took the full year to complete the course due to rationing myself to only one module each month and will miss the excitement of each new module, but I fully intend to access the additional modules and revisit some of the earlier ones. I cannot recommend it enough. I have learned so much, and my family love visiting art galleries with me these days to hear about what I know!"

"The course has far exceeded my expectations, and I am sorry to have come to the end of this excellent journey through the history of western art. The modules are well written and presented, and the assignments are thought-provoking. I have enjoyed the challenge of saying something interesting in 250 words, and the prompt and succinct feedback is both helpful and stimulating. My appreciation of artworks from the Renaissance to the present day has increased immeasurably, and my artist husband and I now spend happy hours discussing his portraits in the light of my new knowledge. He actually listens to me now! Thank you, and can we have more Advanced Modules, please?"

"This is my first online course, and I have never regretted starting it. I found the course very enjoyable and interesting and now am confident in having sufficient knowledge to appreciate and understand the evolution of Western art to a far greater depth than I anticipated. My tutor Libby Anson was very friendly and helpful and always returned my work promptly with plenty of constructive comments. Of course, each module has required sufficient time and study to gain the satisfaction I now feel. The whole experience has left me knowing time has been well spent. I'm now keen to pursue further research, study and opportunities to view art as recommended in the "where to see" lists at the end of each module. I'm happy to recommend the course to anyone who wants to learn about Western art at home in their own time."

"I can't recommend this course more highly. Written by specialists in their own field, easily readable content, gorgeous photography of artworks and really interesting questions to sink your teeth into. Each module asks you to complete 3 questions and submit them online in a very easy process, and with a very swift turnaround by the fabulous tutors, you receive a mark and excellent constructive feedback. Each module is like a standalone course - there is very little doubling up of course material, and the whole course together constructs a very interesting account of world history blended with the art of the time. The Facebook group is wonderful for asking questions, sharing opinions and encouraging, and Student Support is very efficient in handling any queries. I have loved every part of this course and am sad to have finally finished."

"I am a retired pensioner in my late 70s, and I have successfully completed The art Institute course on Art History without putting myself under any unmanageable pressure. It has, at times, been quite challenging, which is what I was looking for. The modules are all very well written, and my tutor has questioned my response to the assignments when needed but always in a constructive way. I have a life-long interest in art which this course has enabled me to explore at my own pace and in my own time, expanding my understanding and giving me a context for my own practical artwork as well as the ability to look with hopefully more learned eyes at the art on gallery walls."