Art History B.A.

This major provides a broad background in the histories of art, photography, and architecture. Instruction focuses on the visual skills necessary for art analysis as well as the writing and speaking skills through which this analysis is articulated. Students pursuing an art history major prepare themselves for careers in professional education in the arts, gallery and museum curating, law, urban planning, historic preservation, and other professions demanding good writing skills and critical thinking.

Core Requirements:
ART 210 Art History Foundation: Ancient through Early Renaissance (3)
ART 211 Art History Foundation: Renaissance through Contemporary (3)
ART 390 Art History Topics (28)
ART 499 Senior Project Seminar (4)

Two course from either group a or group b:

a. Art Studio courses:
ART 120 2-D Design (3)
ART 140 Drawing Techniques and Materials (3)
ART 250 Sculpture I (4)
ART 260 Painting (4)

b. Photography courses:
PHOT 210 Elementary Photography (3)
PHOT 350 Color Photography (4)
PHOT 355 Introduction to Web Design (3)
PHOT 450A Special Projects in Photography I (4)
PHOT 450B Special Projects in Photography II (4)