Associate of Arts (AA): Emphasis in Art History
Program Overview
This Arts degree in Art History provides a comprehensive study of global art forms, empowering students to explore Western and Non-Western art from diverse perspectives. The program cultivates critical thinking, analytical, and research skills, equipping students with an advanced understanding of artistic movements, periods, and theories. Graduates are prepared for careers in museum work, art criticism, art appraisal, arts administration, and education, or for further study in art history.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
This Arts degree in Art History offers an extensive study of the historical development of art forms globally. Through an array of diverse course offerings in Western Art and Non-Western Art, this program empowers students to explore art history from varied perspectives and specializations.
Objective
Provide an comprehensive foundation in Western and Non-Western art forms and artistic traditions Cultivate critical thinking, analytical and research skills Equip students with an advanced understanding of various artistic movements, periods, significant artists, historical influences, and critical theories.
Outline:
- Art of the Western World
- Early Twentieth Century Art, 1900-1945 (ART 102A)
- Late Twentieth Century Art (ART 102B)
- History of Art, Prehistoric to Gothic (ART 103)
- (OR) History of Art, Prehistoric to Gothic (ART 103H)
- History of Art, Renaissance to Modern (ART 104)
- (OR) History Of Art, Renaissance To Modern (ART 104H)
- Art of the Non-Western World 1. (select 1):
- History of Asian Art (ART 108)
- Survey Of Tribal Arts (ART 111)
- Survey Of Ancient American Art (ART 112)
- Survey Of Non-Western Art(ART 215)
- Studio Art 1. (select 1):
- Fundamentals Of Drawing(ART 120)
- Studio Art Foundations (2-D)
- Studio Art Foundations 3D
- Controlled Electives 2. (select 2):
- History Of American Art (ART 106)
- History of Asian Art (ART 108)
- History of Women in Art (ART 110)
- Survey Of Tribal Arts (ART 111)
- Survey Of Ancient American Art (ART 112)
- History Of Photography (ART 114)
- Survey Of Renaissance And Baroque Art (ART 210)
- Nineteenth Century Art(ART 211)
- Survey Of Islamic Art And Architecture (ART 216)
- Support Courses 1. (select 1)
- Visual Literacy (ART 101 )
- Fundamentals Of Drawing(ART 120)
- Advanced Drawing (ART 122)
- Studio Art Foundations (2-D) (ART 140)
- Studio Art Foundations 3D (ART 141)
- Fundamentals of Ceramics(ART 150)
- Introduction to Sculpture (ART 170)
- Introduction to Printmaking (ART 190)
- History of Western Civilization (HIST 103)
- History of Western Civilization (HIST 104)
- (Or) History Of Western Civilization: 1600 To Present (HIST 113H)
- History of Western Civilization (HIST 103)
- History of Western Civilization (HIST 104)
Careers:
Career Paths and Opportunities
Graduates may seek positions in: Museum and Art Gallery work
- (as curators, educators or conservators) Art Criticism, Journalism or Scholarship Art Appraisal or Art Sales Arts Administration Education (teaching art at elementary/high school)
Outcomes
Prepare for entry into a four-year university art history degree program Acquire employment opportunities in fields related to art Foster an advanced level of art appreciation, critical analysis skills, visual literacy and a lifelong interest and engagement with visual arts and culture
