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May 23, 2024
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2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Art B.A.—Art History
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Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Art History:
The study of art history provides students with a broad-based, interdisciplinary comprehension of the relationship of the visual arts to concurrent philosophical, social, economic, and political developments. With an emphasis on visual analysis, research, critical writing, and oral communication, the discipline of art history is appropriate for students planning on continuing with graduate studies in studio art and art history as well as those pursuing professions related to art, including positions in museums and galleries or careers in law, business, or journalism. I. Required courses in the program—40 hours:
16 hours of 300-400 level ARTH courses:
One course (4 hours) from Ancient to Medieval:
One course (4 hours) from Renaissance to Present Day:
One course (4 hours) from World:
4 additional ARTH hours at the 300-400 level in the area of focus
4 hours of ARTH at the 400-level
II. Required courses outside the major—none
III. Other departmental requirements:
Major competency is demonstrated by successful completion of the capstone project in ARTH 484 and ARTH 485 with a grade of C or better. The capstone project consists of in-depth research, a final paper, and an oral presentation on an approved topic. Oral and computer competencies are demonstrated by successful completion of ARTH 484. |
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