The course introduces learners to the language of history and appreciation of art. Its main content exposes them to the origins and developments of visual arts from the pre-historic period through the ancient civilizations up to the Byzantine era. It also helps them to create relationships between the art and culture of ancient civilizations elsewhere and that of their own region (East Africa in general and Uganda in Particular).
By the end of the course, learners will be acquainted with the vocabulary of history and appreciation of art. They will be exposed to the origins and developments of visual arts from the pre-historic period through the ancient civilizations up to the Byzantine era. They will create relationships between the art and culture of ancient civilizations elsewhere and that of their own region (East Africa in general and Uganda in Particular).