B.A. Degree in Art History
Description
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History is offered for students whose principal interest is in museum/gallery professions, education, research, restoration, or other fields related to the visual arts. Course requirements are designed to familiarize students with the major subject areas in Art History and interdisciplinary themes current in the profession. Requirements include the year long Global Art History Survey of Art and seven upper-level Art History courses. Additional courses in studio art, and a senior research project with a public presentation are required for graduation.
To receive the B.A. Degree in Art History, the student must meet the minimum university requirements and specific requirements for the program.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify the social, political, and cultural contexts of the major periods and movements in the history of art.
- Identify the primary artistic concepts and apply appropriate vocabulary in the major movements of the history of art.
- Conduct art historical research and exercise information literacy.
- Write and appropriately format a research paper.
- Deliver an effective oral presentation with the use of visual aids and technology.
Program Delivery Mode
Land plus: face-to-face where some online courses may be available or required
Core Requirements
( 12 credits )
Students must earn a C- or higher in all art courses in the art history program.
ART 236 Global Art History I (4)
ART 237 Global Art History II (4)
ART 450 Contemporary Art, Design, and Theory (4) (WI for major)
Designated Writing Intensive Course for Major
ART 450 - Contemporary Art, Design, and Theory (4)
Program Requirements
Students must earn 6 credits in ART 479. This course is titled Art History Thesis, and as a graduation requirement, students are required to present their Art History Thesis publicly.
Restricted Electives
( 36 credits )
Students must earn 8 credits in Studio.
ART 101 Foundation Drawing I (4)
ART 125 Foundation Design (4)
Students must earn 28 credits in Art History courses at the 300 level or higher.
ART 345 Art of Social and Environmental Justice (3)
ART 408 Women and Art (4)
ART 425 Art History Field Experience (4)
ART 430 Nineteenth Century Art (4)
ART 431 Twentieth Century Art (4)
ART 485 Professional Curatorial Practice (4)
ART 390/ART 490 Topics in Art (must be Art History Topic - may be repeated as different topics) (1-3)
Recommended Electives
Courses in history, religion, philosophy, literature, anthropology, archaeology, humanities, multicultural studies, American studies, Women's and Gender Studies, additional Language/Literature/Culture, and Business may be beneficial to students in this emphasis and should be chosen in consultation with the art history program coordinator. For students considering graduate studies, additional language study would be strongly recommended.
ART 320 Philosophy of the Arts (3)
ART 469 Internship (1-6)