Art History, B.A.
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.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
| General Education Requirements | 36 Credits | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| or ENGH 1005 | Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC | |
| ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Academic Writing CC | 3 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning QL (3) | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics QL (3) | ||
| Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra QL (4) | ||
| College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5) | ||
| College Algebra for Business QL (3) | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| US History to 1877 AS and US History since 1877 AS (6) | ||
| American Civilization AS (3) | ||
| US Economic History AS (3) | ||
| American Heritage AS (3) | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Basic Drawing for Non-Majors FF (3) | ||
| Photography I FF (3) | ||
| 2D Design (3) | ||
| 3D Design (3) | ||
| Sculpture I FF (3) | ||
| Ceramics I FF (3) | ||
| Watercolor FF (3) | ||
| Art History Foundation Core: | ||
| 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 | |
| Special Topics in Art History (3) | ||
| History of Design and Visual Arts WE (3) | ||
| Ancient Near Eastern Art and Architecture (3) | ||
| Ancient Greek Art and Architecture (3) | ||
| Medieval Art and Architecture (3) | ||
| Renaissance Art History (3) | ||
| Southern Baroque Art History (3) | ||
| Northern Baroque Art History (undefined) | ||
| Nineteenth-Century Art History (3) | ||
| Modern Art and Architecture History WE (3) | ||
| History of Architecture (3) | ||
| Introduction to Non Western Ancient Art GI (3) | ||
| History of American Art and Architecture (3) | ||
| History of Contemporary Art (3) | ||
| The History of Photography (3) | ||
| Introduction to Museum Studies (3) | ||
| Art Theory and Criticism (3) | ||
| Arts Management (3) | ||
| Latin American Art and Architectural History GI (3) | ||
| Seminars: | ||
| ARTH 400R | Art History Seminar WE (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 | |
- 1
Fulfilled with Foreign Language 202G/2020
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits.
- 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.
- Residency hours- minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours in the last 45 hours.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
- Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
- Portfolio Submission.
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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 | Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts 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 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 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 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| History | 3 | |
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Foreign Language | 4 | |
| ARTH 2800 | Introduction to Art History Research and Methodology WE | 3 |
| ARTH | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Physical Science | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Foreign Language | 4 | |
| ARTH | 3 | |
| ARTH | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 5 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Foreign Language | 4 | |
| ARTH | 3 | |
| ARTH | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Language 2020 | 4 | |
| ARTH | 3 | |
| ARTH | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 7 | ||
| ARTH 400R | Art History Seminar WE | 3 |
| ARTH | 3 | |
| ARTH | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| ARTH 400R | Art History Seminar WE | 3 |
| ARTH | 3 | |
| ARTH | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.