Art History, B.A.

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The B.A. in Art History major 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 B.A. in Art History has a strong vocational application. This degree 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.).

Program Requirements

Requirements of the degree include:

120 hours, including 58 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 required
ART 2020 - Art History II Credits: 3 required
ART 2030 - History of Graphic Design Credits: 3
required
ART 2700 - Introduction to Museology Credits: 3
required

Upper Division Electives: 30 Hours

*30 units - with the following stipulations:

15 hours 3000 or 4000 level Art History Courses

6 hours of ART 4790 Art Seminar

6 hours of upper division art history taken in other departments with cross listed courses

Courses in other disciplines as applicable

Honors Courses as applicable (Honors Program)

Potential other courses on a case by case basis in consultation with art history advisor

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

Cross listed and applicable courses

*6 hours of upper division are history may be taken in other departments with cross listed courses (that may have prerequisites other than Art History).

ART 4830 - Victorian Women’s Lives: Their Art, Literature and Culture Credits: 3
OR
GWST 4830 - Victorian Women’s Lives: Their Art, Literature and Culture Credits: 3
ART 4780 - History of Women Artists Credits: 3
OR
GWST 4780 - History of Women Artists Credits: 3
ARE 3030 - History of Architecture Credits: 3
AMST 4250 - The Harlem Renaissance Credits: 3
AMST 4640 - Art and Ecology Credits: 3
OR
ART 4640 - Art and Ecology Credits: 3
Special Topics in American Studies including travel courses (as appropriate)
Special topics in Classical and Modern Languages-including travel courses (as appropriate)
HIST 4070 - History of the Book
HIST 4075 - History of the Book
HIST 4076 - History of the Book
HIST 4077 - Book History: Topics Credits: 3

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

Upper Division Art History: 15 hours

*15 hours 3000 or 4000 level Art History Courses

Internship or Travel

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

ART 4400 - Internship Credits: 1-3

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