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Art History, B.A.

Requirements

The Bachelors of Art in Art History degree at UVU offers a strong foundation in the study of art history and the liberal arts, with an emphasis on both intellectual and practical skills.  The department offers an array of art history courses on topics ranging from ancient culture to contemporary art, as well as specialized courses on such relevant topics as museum studies and arts management.

Total Program Credits: 120

General Education Requirements: 36 Credits
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
 or ENGH 1005  Literacies and Composition Across Context CC (5)  
  ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
Complete one of the following: 3
  MAT 1030 Quantitative Reasoning QL (3)  
  MAT 1035 Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6)  
  STAT 1040 Introduction to Statistics QL (3)  
  STAT 1045 Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL (5)  
  MATH 1050 College Algebra QL (4)  
  MATH 1055 College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5)  
  MATH 1090 College Algebra for Business QL (3)  
Complete one of the following: 3
  HIST 2700 US History to 1877 AS (3)  
 and HIST 2710 US History since 1877 AS (3)  
  HIST 1700 American Civilization AS (3)  
  HIST 1740 US Economic History AS (3)  
  POLS 1000 American Heritage SS (3)  
  POLS 1100 American National Government AS (3)  
Complete the following:  
  PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
  HLTH 1100 Personal Health and Wellness TE 2
 or EXSC 1097 Fitness for Life TE (2)  
Distribution Courses:
  Biology 3
  Physical Science 3
  Additional Biology or Physical Science 3
  Humanities Distribution 1 4
  Fine Arts 3
  Social/Behavioral Science 3
Discipline Core Requirements: 51 Credits
Art Studio Core: Complete one of the following: 3
  ART 1020 Basic Drawing for Non-Majors FF (3)  
  ART 1050 Photography I FF (3)  
  ART 1120 2D Design (3)  
  ART 1130 3D Design (3)  
  ART 1340 Sculpture I FF (3)  
  ART 1350 Ceramics I FF (3)  
  ART 1650 Watercolor FF (3)  
Art History foundation core: complete the following-- 9
  ARTH 2710 Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF (3)  
  ARTH 2720 Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF (3)  
  ARTH 2800 Introduction to Art History Research and Methodology WE (3)  
Art History Upper Division: complete eleven courses from the following-- 33
  ARTH 300R Special Topics in Art History (3)  
  ARTH 3010 History of Design and Visual Arts (3)  
  ARTH 3015 Ancient Art of Egypt and the Near East (3)  
  ARTH 3020 Classical Art and Architecture History (3)  
  ARTH 3030 Medieval Art and Architecture History (3)  
  ARTH 3040 Renaissance Art History (3)  
  ARTH 3050  Baroque Art and Architecture History (3)  
  ARTH 3055  Northern Baroque Art History (3)  
  ARTH 3060  Nineteenth-Century Art History (3)  
  ARTH 3070  Modern Art and Architecture History WE (3)  
  ARTH 3080  History of Architecture (3)  
  ARTH 309G  Introduction to Non Western Ancient Art (3)  
  ARTH 3100  History of American Art and Architecture (3)  
  ARTH 3120  History of Contemporary Art (3)  
  ARTH 3200  The History of Photography (3)  
  ARTH 3300  Introduction to Museum Studies (3)  
  ARTH 3310  Art Theory and Criticism (3)  
  ARTH 3400  Arts Management (3)  
  ARTH 350G Latin American Art and Architectural History GI (3)  
Seminars:  
  ARTH 400R Art History Seminar WE (3) (Complete a minimum of two) 6
Elective Requirements: 33 Credits
One Foreign Language (1010, 1020, 2010 levels. German or French are recommended)   12
Complete any courses from Humanities, History, Philosophy, English, Art, or Art History (at least four courses must be 3000 level). The major adviser will have a list of approved courses. 21

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits.
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above and a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or above in all ARTH courses.
  3. Residency hours- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours in the last 45 hours.
  4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
  5. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
  6. Portfolio Submission.  
Footnote:
1-Fulfilled with Foreign Language 202G/2020

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Context CC 3
HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 Personal Health and Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE 2
ARTH 2710 Prehistoric Through Gothic Art History FF 3
General Biology 3
Art Studio core 3
  Semester total: 14
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
Mathematics 3
ARTH 2720 Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History FF 3
Elective 3
PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
History 3
Physical Science 3
Foreign Language
4
ARTH 2800 Introduction to Art History Research and Methodology WE 3
ARTH 3
  Semester total: 16
     
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
Physical Science 3
Fine Arts 3
Foreign Language
4
ARTH 3
ARTH 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours
Social/Behavioral Science 3
Elective 3
Foreign Language
4
ARTH 3
ARTH 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 6 Course Title Credit Hours
Elective 3
Elective 3
Language 2020 4
ARTH 3
ARTH 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 7 Course Title Credit Hours
ARTH 400R Art History Seminar WE 3
ARTH 3
ARTH 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 8 Course Title Credit Hours
ARTH 400R Art History Seminar WE 3
ARTH 3
ARTH 3
Elective 3
  Semester total: 12
  Degree total: 120

Department

Art and Design

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Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. VISUAL LITERACY: Demonstrate with proficiency a deep understanding of specific art historical styles, movements, and trends by presenting or analyzing visual characteristics, techniques, and approaches.
  2. PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE: Demonstrate with proficiency the ability to conduct scholarly research and to demonstrate an understanding of current art historical scholarship and academic writing formalities. Should consider creative and critical thinking skills as evidenced by well-reasoned and well-researched arguments and analysis that incorporate a level of original thought.
  3. CREATIVE DIVERSITY: Demonstrate with proficiency a deep understanding of the cultural, social, and historical contexts/influences of specific artworks, styles, and themes. Might consider (but not limited to): analyzing connections or distinctions between one or more cultures or time periods, exploring the creation of cultural meaning through symbols and artistic messages, and analyzing the historical value and relevance of specific artworks or approaches.
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