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2018-2019 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Art History, B.A.


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The purpose of the major program is to provide students with a fundamental experience in the most important art historical periods and achievements in art. This experience provides sufficient breadth to ensure a reasonable knowledge of the most significant art and monuments, artists and styles, as well as a basic understanding of the varying historical contexts within which these achievements have taken place.

To ensure adequate diversity and scope, a balance of courses in all areas is required.

Program Requirements


One Studio Art Course: 4 Credits


from the following

Required Courses: 18 Credits


Group B: Medieval Through Renaissance: 6 Credits


two of the following

Group C: Baroque Through Contemporary: 6 Credits


two of the following

The Following Courses


The following courses, offered from time to time, may be used to replace courses from Groups A, B, and C, by advisement only

  • ARTH 495 - Special Topics in Art History 3 Credits
  • ARTH 498 - Tutorial Study 3 Credits

Art History Elective: 3 Credits


One course in non-western Art History

Required in Senior Year 1-3


Recommended Coursework Outside the Major


Note(s)


  • Art History majors have the option of completing 50 credit hours in the Art Department toward the 120 credit hours necessary for the B.A. degree. Students are required to complete 70 credit hours outside the Art Department. Students may elect to take supplemental art courses beyond the 50-semester hour maximum. These will be included on the transcript, but will not be counted toward the completion of the degree.
  • Art History majors must earn a minimum grade of 2.0 in all courses counted toward the major.
  • Students should be aware that most graduate programs in art history require a reading knowledge of French and German in order for a student to be admitted. Students wishing to pursue graduate school in art history should acquire a reading knowledge of French or German. Those wishing to apply directly to Ph.D. programs need to acquire a reading knowledge of both French and German.
  • Studying art works and architecture in person is crucial to understanding art history; students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of faculty-led Art Travel Seminars and field trips to Canada, the U.S., and abroad. ARTH 390 - Art Travel Seminar  is recommended.

Total Credit Hours Required: 32-34


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