Art History

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Program at a Glance

Degree(s)

Bachelor of Arts

College(s)/School(s)

College of Arts and Humanities

Department(s)

Fine Art and Art History

Discover the enduring relevance of art from the past, and its role in shaping our present and future. Art History is the study of works of art, architecture, and material culture from around the world. Art Historians research the original context of art objects, their significance, and interpret them for the public in a museum, educational setting or in business. Develop essential skills in research, critical thinking, organization, and writing while gaining a deep understanding of art's terminology and meanings. Analyze the stories behind masterpieces, appreciate cultural evolution, study abroad and discover the transformative power of visual expression.

Degree Requirements

Students majoring in Fine Arts with a concentration in Art History who complete all requirements earn the degree of BA, Fine and Performing Arts.

Core

  • FNAR 117 - 3D Design [Formerly 119, not equivalent]
  • FNAR 118 - 2D Design
  • FNAR 201 - World Art in Context I
  • FNAR 202 - World Art in Context II
  • Select one:
    • FNAR 371 - Modern Art
    • FNAR 377 - Contemporary Art
  • Select one:
    • FNAR 373 - Italian Reniassance Art
    • FNAR 379 - Northern Renaissance Art
  • FNAR 490W - Senior Seminar in Art History

Electives

  • Select one:
    • FNAR 374 - Asian Art
    • FNAR 375 - Pre-Columbian Art
    • FNAR 380 - Caribbean Art
    • FNAR 381 - African Art
    • FNAR 395 - Special Topics
    • FNAR 403W - Advanced Topics in Art History
  • Select one:
    • FNAR 121 - Drawing I
    • FNAR 128 - Introduction to Digital Media
    • FNAR 204 - The Artistic Process
    • FNAR 205 - Digital Photography [Formerly FNAR 101, not equivalent]
    • FNAR 224 - Painting I
    • FNAR 227 - Darkroom Photography [Formerly FNAR 130, equivalent]
    • FNAR 241 - Ceramics I
    • FNAR 251 - Sculpture I
    • FNAR 252 - Printmaking I
    • FNAR 322 - Figure Drawing
    • FNAR 324 - Advanced Painting
    • FNAR 327 - Advanced Darkroom Photography [Formerly FNAR 230, equivalent]
    • FNAR 331 - Advanced Digital Photography
    • FNAR 333 - Video Art
    • FNAR 334 - Graphic Design Concepts
    • FNAR 335 - Graphic Design Processes
    • FNAR 336 - Typography
    • FNAR 341 - Advanced Ceramics
    • FNAR 351 - Advanced Sculpture
    • FNAR 352 - Advanced Printmaking
    • FNAR 401 - Individual Problems in Studio
    • FNAR 402 - Advanced Studio Topics
    • FNAR 488 - Senior Seminar in Studio Art
  • Select five:
    • FNAR 204 - The Artistic Process
    • FNAR 371 - Modern Art
    • FNAR 372 - Arts in the United States
    • FNAR 373 - Italian Renaissance Art
    • FNAR 374 - Asian Art
    • FNAR 375 - Pre-Columbian Art
    • FNAR 376 - Medieval Art
    • FNAR 377 - Contemporary Art
    • FNAR 378 - Baroque Art
    • FNAR 379 - Northern Renaissance Art
    • FNAR 380 - Caribbean Art
    • FNAR 381 - African Art
    • FNAR 395 - Special Topics
    • FNAR 403W - Advanced Topics in Art History 
    • CLST 311 - Ancient Greek Art
    • CLST 312 - Ancient Roman Art
  • FNAR 201 - World Art in Context I
  • FNAR 202 - World Art in Context II
  • Select one:
    • FNAR 117 - 3D Design [Formerly 119, not equivalent]
    • FNAR 118 - 2D Design
    • FNAR 121 - Drawing I
    • FNAR 128 - Introduction to Digital Media
    • FNAR 204 - The Artistic Process
    • FNAR 205 - Digital Photography [Formerly FNAR 101, not equivalent]
    • FNAR 224 - Painting I
    • FNAR 227 - Darkroom Photography [Formerly FNAR 130, equivalent]
    • FNAR 241 - Ceramics I
    • FNAR 251 - Sculpture I
    • FNAR 252 - Printmaking I
    • FNAR 322 - Figure Drawing
    • FNAR 324 - Advanced Painting
    • FNAR 327 - Advanced Darkroom Photography [Formerly FNAR 230, equivalent]
    • FNAR 331 - Advanced Digital Photography
    • FNAR 333 - Video Art
    • FNAR 334 - Graphic Design Concepts
    • FNAR 335 - Graphic Design Processes
    • FNAR 336 - Typography
    • FNAR 341 - Advanced Ceramics
    • FNAR 351 - Advanced Sculpture
    • FNAR 352 - Advanced Printmaking
    • FNAR 401 - Individual Problems in Studio
    • FNAR 402 - Advanced Studio Topics
    • FNAR 488 - Senior Seminar in Studio Art
  • Select three:
    • FNAR 204 - The Artistic Process
    • FNAR 371W - Modern Art
    • FNAR 372 - Arts in the United States
    • FNAR 373 - Italian Renaissance Art
    • FNAR 374 - Asian Art
    • FNAR 375 - Pre-Columbian Art
    • FNAR 376 - Medieval Art
    • FNAR 377 - Contemporary Art
    • FNAR 378 - Baroque Art
    • FNAR 379 - Northern Renaissance Art
    • FNAR 380 - Caribbean Art
    • FNAR 381 - African Art
    • FNAR 395 - Special Topics
    • FNAR 403W - Advanced Topics in Art History
    • FNAR 490W - Senior Seminar in Art History
    • CLST 311 - Ancient Greek Art
    • CLST 312 - Ancient Roman Art
Course Catalog

Career Options

  • Museum Curator
  • Art Historian/Researcher
  • Art Galleries & Auction Houses
  • Art Appraiser
  • Cultural Institutions
  • Marketing & Business
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