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Nov 23, 2024
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2023-2024 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 Student Learning Outcomes:
Art History B.A. students will be able to:
• demonstrate a basic knowledge of Art History.
• demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication.
• demonstrate an advanced knowledge of research techniques in art history.
• demonstrate ability to conduct critical analysis.
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Prerequisite Courses: 6 Credits
One Studio Art Course: 4 Credits
from the following
Required Courses: 18 Credits
Group A: Ancient: 6 Credits
two of the following
Group B: Medieval Through Baroque: 6 Credits
two of the following
Group C: Nineteenth Century 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 chosen from:
Required in Senior Year 1-3 credits
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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