Art History

DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Arts in Art History is designed to provide undergraduate students with a broad and comprehensive knowledge of the history of world art. In art history students will learn, for example, the history of major masterpieces in the Western world and Asia, how to distinguish different styles in art, and a basic understanding of art theory and aesthetics. Students will learn to think critically about art and its history, including the ability to discern the implication of concepts like masterpiece, to understand how high art and popular culture interact, to discover why strategies of exhibition and display influence our perception of art, and to determine how issues of identity (race, gender, sexuality, class, etc.) inform the history of art and art production.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The BA in Art History degree provides the student with the knowledge of art history required for employment in related fields, such as art librarianship, K-12 art instruction, and museum and gallery work. Students interested in pursuing a career in the fields of museum curatorial work and university-level teaching will need to continue studies at the graduate level.

TYPES OF JOBS ACCEPTED

INTERESTS & SKILLS

Art History students are typically interested in studying works of art as representative of certain historical periods, learning the skills of formal analysis, understanding the social production of art, and discovering the role that museums and art galleries play in our contemporary culture. High school preparation may include some classes in studio art or art history, but these are not necessary for entrance into the major.

Recipients of the Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of Alabama accepted jobs in a variety of fields, including various public arts organizations, museums, public and private art galleries and K - 12 education. Many continue in higher education and have been accepted into the graduate programs of City University of New York, Emory University, Kansas University, Texas University, Florida State University, University of Alabama, and many other institutions of higher learning.

JOBS OF EXPERIENCED ALUMNI

Our experienced alumni include professors of art history, museum curator, museum educators, and historic preservation specialists.

DEGREE OPTIONS

An art history student graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History degree. Students may then choose to continue their education and pursue a Master of Arts degree in art history with the possibility of ultimately pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in art history.

ACCREDITATION

Accredited with the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

ART HISTORY (ARH)

Semester 1
ARH 252 EN 101 SB COURSE FL COURSE ELECTIVE COURSE

Semester 2
ARH 253 EN 102 MA COURSE FL COURSE SB COURSE

Semester 3
ARH ELECTIVE FOREIGN LANGUAGE HI COURSE L COURSE N COURSE

Semester 4
ARH ELECTIVE FOREIGN LANGUAGE HI/L SEQ ELECTS N COURSE

Semester 5
ARH 300-499 ARH 300-499 ART 110 ELECTIVE 300-499 MINOR COURSE

Semester 6
ARH 300-499 ART 210 ELECTIVE 300-499 MINOR COURSE

Semester 7
ARH W COURSE ARH ELECTIVE ELECTIVE 300-499 MINOR 300-499 MINOR COURSE

Semester 8
ARH W COURSE ARH 300-499 ELECTIVE 300-499 MINOR 300-499 MINOR OR ELECTIVE

Please note the above program is offered as an example of how major requirements might be completed in eight semesters. Other configurations are possible.