Visual Arts, Art History Track, B.A.

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The BA in Visual Arts: Art History Track offers students a broad understanding of world art, historiography, and professional practices. Closely linked to the Museum Studies minor, the BA prepares students for graduate work or the work force.

Degree Requirements

This degree requires 120 credits, 42 of which are upper-division credits.

Program Requirements

Minimum Course Requirements for the BA in Visual Arts: Art History Track

120 hours, including 57 hours within the major
All Art courses must be passed with a letter grade of C or better
2.50 GPA within major required
2.50 or above overall UW total institutional GPA
UW Transfer Art Residency Requirement for transfer of 12 or more art credit hours into department: 26 upper division hours of UW Art courses

Art History Core: 12 Hours

ART 2010 - Art History I Credits: 3
ART 2020 - Art History II Credits: 3
• Choose six credits from the following three options:
ART 2030 - History of Graphic Design Credits: 3
ART 2070 - Introduction to Museology Credits: 3
ART 2075 - Museology II Credits: 3

Upper Division Electives: 30 Hours

*30 units - with the following stipulations:

15 hours 3000 or 4000 level Art History Courses (as defined below)
6 hours of ART 4790 Art Seminar
Potential other courses on a case by case basis in consultation with art history advisor
6 credits of Global Traditions (as defined below)
3 credits Intership or Art HIstory travel course in consulation with art history advisor

Art Seminar

*6 hours of ART 4790 Art Seminar (fulfills USP COM 3 requirement)

ART 4790 - Art Seminar Credits: 1‑3

required Credits / Units: 6

Global Traditions

*6 hours of courses focused outside European art historical traditions and influences

ART 3720 - Art and Architecture of Medieval Islam Credits: 3
ART 4710 - Medieval Art Credits: 3

Upper Division Art History: 15 hours

*15 hours 3000 or 4000 level Art History Courses selected from following:

ART 3002 - Special Topics In: Credits: 3
ART 3030 - History of Architecture Credits: 3
ART 3720 - Art and Architecture of Medieval Islam Credits: 3
ART 3760 - American Art History Credits: 3
ART 4720 - 15th Century Renaissance Art Credits: 3
ART 4730 - 19th Century European Art Credits: 3
ART 4740 - 20th Century European Art Credits: 3
ART 4760 - American Art in the 20th Century Credits: 3
ART 4770 - Contemporary Arts Seminar Credits: 3
ART 4790 - Art Seminar Credits: 1‑3

Internship or Travel

*3 credits Internship or Art History travel course in consultation with art history advisor

ART 4400 - Internship Credits: 1-3
OR
ART 4078 - Museum Studies Minor Internship Credits: 3

Foreign Language: 15 Hours

LANG 1010 - First Semester in (TOPIC) Credits: 1‑4
LANG 1020 - Second Semester in (TOPIC) Credits: 1‑4
LANG 2030 - Third Semester in (TOPIC) Credits: 1‑4
LANG 2040 - Fourth Semester in: (TOPIC) Credits: 3

Additional Requirements and Description

The BA in Visual Arts: Art History Track offers students with a course of study that will provide depth and breadth in the history of art. Students will develop a broad understanding of world art, study the art of western and other global cultures in-depth, and explore the historiography and professional practices related to the field. Closely linked to the Museum Studies minor curriculum, the BA in Visual Arts: Art History Track has a strong vocational application. This degree track provides preparation for entry into graduate school or for students who want to enter the work force after their undergraduate education. Students will have the experience and training to enter into the cultural sector (arts or archival management, non-profit work in the arts and humanities, etc.).