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Bachelor of Arts in Art History

Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Art and DesignMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Art history is the study of the traditions and techniques of the visual arts. It is an interdisciplinary field, drawing upon philosophy, history, literature, religion, and mythology to examine works of art and their contexts. The history of art provides means to penetrate cultural constructions and their aesthetic and artistic productions. The Bachelor of Arts in Art History provides a foundation in the history of art and architecture in its cultural and theoretical context. Aesthetic and historical issues have become increasingly central to the creation, display, and reception of art. School of Art and Design courses in Art History introduce tools for the making and analysis of art, including the history of works of art, the language of art, and the cultural context for works of art. Major Learning Goals The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree is based on a breadth of general, liberal arts studies (humanities, natural and physical sciences, and social sciences) with a specialized focus in one area of the Arts. The ability to think, speak, and write clearly and effectively, and to communicate with precision, cogency and rhetorical force An informed acquaintance with the mathematical and experimental methods of the physical and biological sciences, and with the main forms of analysis of the historical and quantitative techniques needed for investigating the workings and developments of modern society. An ability to address culture and history from a variety of perspectives Understanding of, and experience in thinking about, moral and ethical problems. The ability to respect, understand and evaluate work in a variety of disciplines. The capacity to explain and defend views effectively and rationally. Career Profile Art History graduates can find employment in a variety of fields ranging from business to education. Their broad background allows them to work in a variety of different professions and careers.

Program overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Art history is the study of the traditions and techniques of the visual arts. It is an interdisciplinary field, drawing upon philosophy, history, literature, religion, and mythology to examine works of art and their contexts. The history of art provides means to penetrate cultural constructions and their aesthetic and artistic productions. The Bachelor of Arts in Art History provides a foundation in the history of art and architecture in its cultural and theoretical context. Aesthetic and historical issues have become increasingly central to the creation, display, and reception of art. School of Art and Design courses in Art History introduce tools for the making and analysis of art, including the history of works of art, the language of art, and the cultural context for works of art. Major Learning Goals The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree is based on a breadth of general, liberal arts studies (humanities, natural and physical sciences, and social sciences) with a specialized focus in one area of the Arts. The ability to think, speak, and write clearly and effectively, and to communicate with precision, cogency and rhetorical force An informed acquaintance with the mathematical and experimental methods of the physical and biological sciences, and with the main forms of analysis of the historical and quantitative techniques needed for investigating the workings and developments of modern society. An ability to address culture and history from a variety of perspectives Understanding of, and experience in thinking about, moral and ethical problems. The ability to respect, understand and evaluate work in a variety of disciplines. The capacity to explain and defend views effectively and rationally. Career Profile Art History graduates can find employment in a variety of fields ranging from business to education. Their broad background allows them to work in a variety of different professions and careers.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

61+
6+

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