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Major: Art History, B.A. (1002), 42 Credits
General Education: 42 Credits; Major: 42 Credits; Elective Credits: 36 Credits
Learning Goals for the Major in Art History
After completing the major in Art History, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate scope and depth of knowledge in art historical and aesthetic practices.
- Pursue critical inquiry through close observation and verbal and written expression.
- Acquire, through experiential learning, visual literacy applicable to the historical and contemporary cultural environment.
- Advocate for the arts and actively participate in cultural aspects of society.
Required courses: (12 credits)
One of the following: (3 credits)
One of the following: (3 credits)1
| ART 114 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART 121 | Photography I: An Introduction to Medium, Content and Context | 3 |
| ART 210 | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
Art History majors must take eight electives, one from each of the following six areas of study: (24 credits)
Four of these electives must be at the 300-level or above.
Ancient-Medieval
| ART 351 | Ancient and Classical Art | 3 |
| ART 353 | Medieval Art and Architecture | 3 |
Renaissance-Baroque
| ART 318 | Michelangelo | 3 |
| ART 325 | Caravaggio, Bernini, and Baroque Art in Rome | 3 |
| ART 355 | Renaissance and Baroque Art | 3 |
18th Century-Modern
| ART 205 | History of Photography | 3 |
| ART 356 | American Art | 3 |
| ART 380 | Modern Art I: The Nineteenth Century from Neoclassicism to Post-Impressionism | 3 |
| ART 381 | Modern Art II: The Early-Twentieth Century from Post-Impressionism to Pop Art | 3 |
Art Since 1945
Non-Western and Indigenous
Theory and Practice
Honors in the Art History Major (3 additional credits)
Art History majors who have maintained a GPA in the major of 3.5 or higher may enroll in an Honors Independent Study (ART 499) during their final semester. Students who earn an A or A- in the Art History Honors Independent Study will graduate with honors in the major. Non-majors may petition the Art & Art History department for approval.