Program Overview
Ohio University's BA in Art History provides a comprehensive understanding of art and visual culture, fostering critical thinking, research, and communication skills. The program offers a blend of core and elective courses, allowing students to explore diverse civilizations and art forms. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in museums, galleries, academia, and art journalism.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History program at Ohio University is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of art and visual culture. Students will gain strong foundations and advanced knowledge in art history while engaging with the broader spectrum of liberal arts studies and foreign language learning. The primary aims of the program are articulated as follows:
- Developing skills in articulating and expressing artistic ideas effectively
- Cultivating research and writing abilities for communicating insights gained from in-depth art studies
- Preparing students for graduate programs focusing on art history and cognate fields
- Facilitating internships in galleries and museums across the country The course curriculum covers a broad sweep of global civilizations, encompassing the artistic histories and visual culture expressions of diverse regions throughout time
Outline:
The program curriculum encompasses a combination of required (core) courses and flexible (elective) courses, fostering intellectual exploration as students pursue their interests. Core modules provide the conceptual grounding, historical perspective, and foundational research methods, while electives allow customization based on individual areas of interest. Some courses included with their description are as follows:-
- HISTART (ARH):
- - Introduces the foundational theories and methodologies of Art History
- - Offers courses on diverse civilizations, art forms (sculpture, painting, and architecture) and specific cultural contexts.
- - Explores critical approaches to interpreting and understanding artworks in a broader artistic and historical context
Assessment:
Please reference the University or department for specifics regarding the program curriculum and individual course content.
Careers:
Graduates of the Arts History program are well-qualified to pursue a diverse range of career paths:
- Museum and Gallery Positions such as curators, collection managers, museum educators, or conservators
- Research and Education opportunities in academia
- Art Journalism and Critique
