Art History - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
An Arts and Sciences Area of Study
For curriculum information, contact the Arts and Humanities Division—Room HVPA-200—443-518-1480.
This curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree in art history. Students may choose between two tracks: Art History Research and Art History Research/Studio. The Research track is designed for students who plan to pursue curatorial, educational, public relations, or registrar positions in a museum or gallery. The Research/Studio track is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in art conservation, museum exhibit preparation, museum education, or a position in an art gallery. Students are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer.
General Education Core
Students enrolled in transfer patterns must take a minimum of 30 credits in General Education. Each student’s total of general education and required courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.
Composition
Humanities, Arts and Literature
One Humanities Core Course (3 credits), plus one Arts Core Course (3 credits), plus one Literature Core Course (3 credits) satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement, OR a World Language Sequence (8 credits), plus another Humanities, Arts, and Literature Core (3 credits) in a second discipline other than a world language satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement.
Social Sciences
One History Core Course is required and may be taken as either a Social and Behavioral Sciences Core or a Humanities Core. No more than 6 credits may be taken in History to meet Humanities Core and Social and Behavioral Sciences Core requirements.
Science
must include one course with lab
Mathematics
Interdisciplinary
Art History Research Track
Choose one of the tracks and complete all courses listed for the track.
Application Code 204A
ARTT-101 | Two-Dimensional Art and Design | 3 credits |
ARTT-104 | Art History I | 3 credits |
ARTT-105 | Art History II | 3 credits |
ARTT-106 | History of Western Architecture I | 3 credits |
- | or | |
ARTT-107 | History of Western Architecture II | 3 credits |
ARTT-122 | History of Modern Art | 3 credits |
ARTT-123 | African Art and Architecture | 3 credits |
ARTT-124 | Far Eastern Art | 3 credits |
ARTT-125 | Middle Eastern Art | 3 credits |
Electives – Select 7-12 credits from the following (3 credits each, except where noted):
ANTH-220/ARAB-220 | Cultures of the Middle East | 3 credits |
ANTH-221 | Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World | 3 credits |
ANTH-222 | Cultures of China | 3 credits |
ANTH-223 | Cultures of Asia | 3 credits |
ARTT-106 | History of Western Architecture I | 3 credits |
ARTT-107 | History of Western Architecture II | 3 credits |
ARTT-143 | History of Photography | 3 credits |
ARTT-171 | Art Gallery Practicum I | 1 credit |
ARTT-172 | Art Gallery Practicum II | 1 credit |
ARTT-173 | Art Gallery Practicum III | 1 credit |
ARTT-224 | Art and Culture of Ancient Egypt | 3 credits |
FINE-193 | Intro. to Women's Studies: Women, Art & Culture | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7-12 |
Total Credit Hours: 61-72
Art History Research/Studio Track
Choose one of the tracks and complete all courses listed for the track.
Application Code 204B
Electives – Select 3-6 credits from the following (3 credits each):
ANTH-220/ARAB-220 | Cultures of the Middle East | 3 credits |
ANTH-221 | Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World | 3 credits |
ANTH-222 | Cultures of China | 3 credits |
ANTH-223 | Cultures of Asia | 3 credits |
ARTT-102 | Three-Dimensional Art and Design | 3 credits |
ARTT-123 | African Art and Architecture | 3 credits |
ARTT-124 | Far Eastern Art | 3 credits |
ARTT-125 | Middle Eastern Art | 3 credits |
ARTT-141 | Basic Photography | 3 credits |
ARTT-143 | History of Photography | 3 credits |
ARTT-224 | Art and Culture of Ancient Egypt | 3 credits |
FINE-193 | Intro. to Women's Studies: Women, Art & Culture | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-6 |
Total Credit Hours: 61-70