Major Requirements
The art history concentration emphasizes the role of the visual arts in cultural history. Courses in art history, as well as fundamental studio experience, provide a basis for careers in such areas as museum work, art conservation, curatorship, research and college teaching. In most of these careers, graduate work beyond the bachelor’s degree is expected.
The requirements for an art history concentration in the general art major are a minimum of 32 credits:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Two-Dimensional Foundations | ||
| Three-Dimensional Foundations | ||
| Beginning Drawing | ||
| Select 4 additional credits from the following foundational or studio courses: | 4 | |
| Two-Dimensional Foundations | ||
| Three-Dimensional Foundations | ||
| Beginning Drawing | ||
| Painting | ||
| Ceramics | ||
| Sculpture | ||
| Printmaking | ||
| Digital Photography | ||
| Digital Design | ||
| Nordic Arts | ||
| Web and User Experience Design I | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Senior Project | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| Select 8 credits from the following: | 8 | |
| History in Art I: Origins to the Early Renaissance | ||
| History in Art II: Renaissance to Impressionism | ||
| History in Art III: Post-Impressionism to the Digital Age | ||
| Select 16 additional credits from the following art history courses: | 16 | |
| History in Art I: Origins to the Early Renaissance | ||
| History in Art II: Renaissance to Impressionism | ||
| History in Art III: Post-Impressionism to the Digital Age | ||
| Greek and Roman Art | ||
| Renaissance and Baroque Art | ||
| 20th Century Art | ||
| 18th and 19th Century Art in the East and West | ||
| Art and Religion | ||
| Women and Art | ||
| Arts of Asia | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Senior Project | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| Greek and Roman Mythology in Art and Literature | ||
| Philosophy of Art | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Degree and Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program-specific requirements listed above, all students must complete the graduation requirements specified for their degree. See the Degree and Graduation Requirements section for more information.