BA in Art with a Concentration in Art History
This degree program is designed for students wishing to concentrate more on the historical analysis of art than on art making. Students focus on historical analysis, research, critical thinking and writing. Their studies give them a foundation for a variety of post-graduate options such as museum and gallery work, art criticism, graduate school and teaching.
The B.A. in Art History students must maintain at least a 2.5 average in art history courses and are encouraged to acquire a reading knowledge of a foreign language, preferably French or German.
Courses & Requirements
Grades of C- or better must be earned to satisfy a major or minor requirement. (click here to download pdf)
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18 crs |
Art Foundation Sequence Requirements (18 credits) |
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3 |
ART 141 F 2-D Design |
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30 crs |
Upper-Level Art History Requirements (30 credits) |
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3 |
ARH 321, 322, 323, Classical, Medieval, or Renaissance Art |
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10-14 crs |
Basic Competence (10-14 credits) |
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3 |
EYE: Entry-Year Experience: Entering Students (< 24 crs) Course: |
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40-43 crs |
Electives |
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- Art history majors should complete and submit the Declaration of Major form to the Art Department.
- Art history majors are not required to submit a portfolio.
- * Approved upper-level electives from one or more of the following areas: Art History, History, Anthropology, Literature, Philosophy, Classics. Students should consult with their art history advisor to select appropriate courses.
Pre-approved upper-level electives from other departments: COM 284 Film Appreciation
ANT 220I North American Indians
ANT 224I Ancient Mesoamerica
ANT 250I Archaeology of South America
ANT 254 Archaeology of East Asia
RUS 293G Survey of Russian Cinema
PHI 221 Philosophy of Film
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