Nov 24, 2024

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Art History (B.A.)

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Art History is an interdisciplinary practice focused on visual and material culture and emphasizing critical reading, research, and writing skills in order to promote the understanding of regions both familiar and other than our own. The major is for students interested in visual art as an aspect of history and culture. The curriculum provides preparation for graduate study or for work in museums, galleries, auction houses, and archives.

The student learning outcomes for this degree are located at http://www.niu.edu/assessment/clearinghouse/outcomes/index.shtml.

Check departmental information for any additional requirements.

Requirements in School (36)

ARTH 282 - Introduction to World Art Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
This is a creativity and critical analysis general education course for the Origins and Influences Pathway.
ARTH 292 - Art and Design since 1900 Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
This is a creativity and critical analysis general education course for the Creativity, Innovation, and Change Pathway.
ARTH 294 - Introduction to Arts of Asia Credits: 3
Available for general education credit.
This is a creativity and critical analysis general education course for the Global Connections Pathway.
ARTH 486 - Art Historical Methodology Credits: 3
ARTH 486 is a writing infused course.
ARTH 494 - Art History Undergraduate Seminar Credits: 3
ARTH 494 is a writing infused course.

Electives

At least one 300-level course from each of the following areas (12)
- Ancient, Middle Eastern, Medieval, and Early Modern Europe
- American, Modern, Contemporary, and Design
- Asian, African, Oceanian, Native American, Pre-Columbian, and Latin American
One 400-level art history course (3)
Electives in art history (6)

Other requirements (12-24)

Fulfillment of B.A. foreign language requirement (0-12). (See “Foreign Language Requirement for the B.A. Degree” in the Other Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.)

Courses in related fields, including anthropology, art, history, literature, or philosophy, selected in consultation with a major adviser (12)

Total Hours for a Major in Art History: 48-60

Recommendation

Students who plan to enter graduate school should select French, German, Italian, or other appropriate foreign language, in consultation with an art history faculty adviser, to satisfy the B.A. foreign language requirement.