Discover the beauty and significance of art with the Art History program in the School of Art at Â鶹ӰԺ. Our Bachelor of Arts in Art History provides a comprehensive education in the history and theory of art, preparing you for a wide range of careers in the arts and humanities. With a curriculum that spans cultures and time periods, opportunities for internships and research and faculty who are experts in their fields, you'll develop a deep understanding of the power of art and its impact on society.
Art History - B.A.
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Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art History
The art history major examines both the creative expressions of individual artists and the cultures that supported them.
In addition, students enrolled in the degree program will have a wellspring of forms, symbols and ideas to stimulate their own creative endeavors. The program provides a strong foundation for the successful pursuit of advanced degrees and other opportunities in the field, including teaching, research, publishing and curating.
All courses in art history are supported by easy access to institutions such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Akron Art Museum, the Toledo Museum of Art, the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Additionally, visiting professionals provide insight into the most current research being done in the field.
Faculty expertise includes African, Asian, American, or European with sub-themes ranging from Renaissance patronage to curatorial studies to critical theory.
Program Information for Art History - B.A.
Admission to the School of Art does not require a portfolio submission. If you have a scores of 4 or 5 on the Studio Art Advanced Placement (AP) exam through The College Board, you can receive credit for ARTS 14000 Drawing I, ART 10022 2D Composition or ARTS 10023 3D Composition. Students with a score of 3 on the Studio Art AP exam can receive art elective credit.
The School of Art offers a limited number of scholarships for incoming art majors; the Scholastic Art Award is made through the competitive high school competition held each January on the Â鶹ӰԺ at Stark campus. In addition, the School of Art awards scholarships for enrolled students from the general scholarship fund each year. Dates for submission of materials for competition are announced each spring and awards made to enrolled students at any undergraduate level. For additional scholarships and awards available through the School of Art, visit the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center.
Art majors who also enroll in the Honors College (qualifying by meeting certain grade and ACT/SAT criteria) may apply for the Creative Artist Awards.
Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Art History - B.A.
Those who complete the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art History at Â鶹ӰԺ will be career-ready upon graduation.