Art History Major (B.A.)

Program objectives for a B.A. in Art History are: (a) to understand the scope of art in human culture; (b) to acquire the ability to write about art clearly and meaningfully; (c) to acquire knowledge of diverse visual cultures; (d) to acquire the ability to read, write and understand the major terms and concepts of art history; (e) to conduct original research in the discipline.

University General Education Program (41 hours)

See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements. Six hours of Humanities are satisfied by taking ARTH 2030 - Visual Studies/Indigenous Arts   and either ARTH 2010 - World Art I   or ARTH 2020 - World Art II  

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (6-9 hours)

The Bachelor of Arts requirements are in addition to the University General Education Program requirements.

The Major (42 hours)

Completion of 36 hours in art history courses including:

• a minimum of 6 hours of studio art. These courses can be taken from the studio concentration under Art-Studio Arts Concentration, (B.F.A).

African Diaspora Arts and Visual Culture

African Diaspora Arts and Visual Culture is an interdisciplinary area of concentration within the B.A. in Art History. Its mission is to introduce students to the theoretical frameworks and methodologies for approaching the study of the diverse arts and visual cultures of peoples of African descent. Art and visual culture are examined in relation to the broader African diaspora, whereby students acquire analytical skills that enhance their understanding of historical and contemporary issues from a global perspective. Students supplement the Art History curriculum with courses drawn from a variety of disciplines. The program objectives for the concentration in African Diaspora Arts and Visual Culture emphasize research employing original sources, the ability to think and read critically, the skill of writing meaningfully, and the application of acquired knowledge in the context of cultural institutions such as museums, galleries, and historical sites.

Electives (18-19 hours)

For the concentration in African Diaspora Arts and Visual Culture, students also need to take two courses outside the Department of Art selected from the following:

• ENGL 3325 - Af/Am Lit thru Harlem Ren ** Credit Hours: (3)
• ENGL 3326 - Af/Am Lit since Harlem Ren ** Credit Hours: (3)
• ENGL 4373 - Af/Am Author since Harlem Ren ** Credit Hours: (3)
• HIST 4222 - Race/Class in Latin America Credit Hours: (3)
• HIST 4288 - West Africa/Diaspora ** Credit Hours: (3)
• HIST 4879 - Africa to the Americas Credit Hours: (3)
• SOCI 4420 - Racial Inequality Credit Hours: (3)

Typical 4-Year Art History Sequence

Total Hours: 120-121

Total Hours required for Graduation: 120

*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement

***If student chooses ARTH 2030  , then must also take an additional General Education Humanities/Fine Arts course instead of an elective.