Art History, B.A.

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The Art History major provides a dynamic and diverse pathway for studying the Arts and the historical contexts in which they were produced. Art History is a truly multidisciplinary major, one where students learn and work within the tenets of History, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, and Anthropology, among others. A major in Art History develops critical and analytical thinking, enhances oral and written communication skills, develops a broadened world view and historical perspective, and more. Majors will discover that a wide variety of career options are available to them thanks to the skill set with which they will leave UNCW.

Oral Communication Requirement

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in Art History, a student must successfully complete an oral defense of their research in ARH 476 .

Applied Learning Requirement

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. degree in Art History, a student must successfully complete ARH 476 .

Requirements for a Major in Art History for the B.A. Degree

Core Courses (12 Credit Hours)

Required Core Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours)

12 hours in Art History at the 300-400 level according to the distribution requirements listed below:

3 Credit Hours: Pre-1600 (300 level)

3 Credit Hours: Since 1600 (300 level)

6 Credit Hours: Special Topics (400 level)

Elective Courses (18 Credit Hours)

•A minimum of 9 hours of additonal 300-400 level ARH courses.

•A maximum of 9 hours of supporting area courses (300-400 level). Supporting area courses must be related to ARH field of study as approved by faculty advisor.

Total Credit Hours: 42

Additional Information

No more than 3 hours of ARH 491 or 3 hours of ARH 498 may be counted toward the major.

A grade of C or better is required for each course counted toward the major.

To complete a double major in art history and studio art, a student must completeART 101 , ART 102 , ART 111 ,ART 203 , ART 211 , ART 476 , and 21 hours chosen from at least two different studio areas.