The B.A. in Art History is an interdisciplinary major designed for those who seek to knowledgably interpret, speak and educate about art as art historians. Students receive liberal arts and sciences and professional studies that foster an understanding of values, competency and social responsibility. Graduates of the program are prepared to work in the area of art interpretation and related fields in cultural and museum studies. Graduates develop an informed worldview that integrates verbal, written and especially visual communication.
(47 hours -- 24 hours in Art History courses)
| Art History Courses – 18 hours |
| ART 121 |
Art History: World Art (3) A |
| ART 231 |
Art History: Modern Art (3) A |
| ART 244 |
Art History: Non-Western Survey (3) |
| ART 330 |
Art History: Art Criticism (3) A |
| ART 395 |
Independent Study: Pre-thesis Art History (3) |
| ART 495 |
Thesis (3) |
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| Elective Art History Courses – 6 hours |
| Select two courses from the following: |
| ART 201 |
Art History: Special Topics (3) A |
| ART 230 |
Art History: Design (3) A |
| ART 232 |
Art History: Women Artists (3) A |
| ART 233 |
Art History: Architecture and Interior Design (3) A |
| ART 234 |
Art History: Photography (3) A |
| ART 237 |
Art History: African-American Art (3) A |
| ART 238 |
Art History: African Art (3) A |
| ART 239 |
Art History: American Art (3) A |
| ART 247 |
Art History: Japanese Art (3) (A) |
| ART 278 |
Art History: Matisse and Picasso: Dialogue and Rivalry (3) A |
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| Required Art Courses – 11 hours |
| ART 100 |
Art & Design Foundation Seminar (1) A |
| ART 101 |
Drawing Foundation I (3) A |
| ART 103 |
Design Foundation I (3) A |
| ART 106 |
Design Foundation II (3) A |
| ART 400 |
Senior Seminar: Capstone (1) CAP |
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| Studio Electives – 3 hours – Select One Studio Course |
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| Cognate Courses – 9 hours |
| IDS 200/300 |
Travel course suggested, or study abroad (3) IDS |
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Foreign language (3) |
| PHI 285 |
Philosophy of Art (3) P |
Minimum grade of C in all major/cognate courses.