Art History - The University of Alabama

Art History
DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Arts in Art History is designed to provide
undergraduate students with a broad and comprehensive
knowledge of the history of world art. In art history
students will learn, for example, the history of major
masterpieces in the Western world and Asia, how to distinguish
different styles in art, and a basic understanding
of art theory and aesthetics. Students will learn to think
critically about art and its history, including the ability to
discern the implication of concepts like “masterpiece,” to
understand how “high art” and “popular culture” interact,
to discover why strategies of exhibition and display influence
our perception of art, and to determine how issues
of identity (race, gender, sexuality, class, etc.) inform the
history of art and art production.
INTERESTS & SKILLS
Art History students are typically interested in studying
works of art as representative of certain historical periods,
learning the skills of formal analysis, understanding the
social production of art, and discovering the role that
museums and art galleries play in our contemporary culture.
High school preparation may include some classes
in studio art or art history, but these are not necessary for
entrance into the major.
DEGREE OPTIONS
An art history student graduates with a Bachelor of Arts
in Art History degree. Students may then choose to continue
their education and pursue a Master of Arts degree
in art history with the possibility of ultimately pursuing a
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in art history.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The BA in Art History degree provides the student with
the knowledge of art history required for employment in
related fields, such as art librarianship, K-12 art instruction,
and museum and gallery work. Students interested
in pursuing a career in the fields of museum curatorial
work and university-level teaching will need to continue
studies at the graduate level.
TYPES OF JOBS ACCEPTED
Recipients of the Bachelor of Arts in Art History from
the University of Alabama accepted jobs in a variety of
fields, including various public arts organizations, museums,
public and private art galleries and K - 12 education.
Many continue in higher education and have been
accepted into the graduate programs of City University
of New York, Emory University, Kansas University, Texas
University, Florida State University, University of Alabama,
and many other institutions of higher learning.
JOBS OF EXPERIENCED
ALUMNI
Our experienced alumni include professors of art history,
museum curator, museum educators, and historic preservation
specialists.
ACCREDITATION
Accredited with the National Association of Schools of Art
and Design (NASAD)

ART HISTORY (ARH)
Semester 1 Semester 2
ARH 252 ARH 253
EN 101 EN 102
SB COURSE
FL COURSE
MA COURSE
FL COURSE
ELECTIVE COURSE
SB COURSE
Semester 3 Semester 4
ARH ELECTIVE
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
HI COURSE
L COURSE
ARH ELECTIVE
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
HI/L SEQ ELECTS
N COURSE
N COURSE
Semester 5 Semester 6
ARH 300-499 ARH 300-499
ARH 300-499 ART 210
ART 110 ELECTIVE 300-499
ELECTIVE 300-499
MINOR COURSE
MINOR COURSE
Semester 7 Semester 8
ARH W COURSE
ARH W COURSE
ARH ELECTIVE ARH 300-499
ELECTIVE 300-499 ELECTIVE 300-499
MINOR 300-499 MINOR 300-499
MINOR COURSE
MINOR OR ELECTIVE
Please note the above program is offered as an example of how major requirements might be completed in eight
semesters. Other configurations are possible.