ART HISTORY
College: Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance
Degree: B. A.
Limited Access: NO
Contact: Adam Jolles, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Address: 220D Fine Arts Building, FSU
              Tallahassee, FL 32306-1151
Phone: (850) 644-1250

Description of Major
Majors in the History and Criticism of Art program study art through the ages. They develop the ability to contrast, compare and evaluate different artistic expressions through consideration of style and cultural history. In addition to courses in the various periods and cultures of art history, majors also have the opportunity to take courses in the practice of art. The London, Florence, and Paris summer programs are available and recommended as opportunities to study the history of art in context abroad and to develop techniques of critical analysis. The department also offers Honors in Art History and a Museum Studies minor.

Prerequisite Coursework:
All courses except the foreign language coursework require a grade of “C” or higher.
ART X201 (3) Design I, 2D; or ART X202 or ART X203
ART X300 (3) Drawing I or ART X301 or ART X310
ARH X050 (3) History and Criticism of Art I (ARH 3056 at FSU)
ARH X051 (3) History and Criticism of Art II (ARH 3057 at FSU)
XXX XXXX (9-12) Competency requirement of a single foreign language
Note: State-wide common prerequisites are always under review.  For the most current information and for other courses that may serve as acceptable alternatives, visit http://facts23.facts.org/florida/facts/Home_Page/College_Students/Transferring/Common_Prerequisite_Manual/ .

Foreign language requirement:  Students in this major are required to demonstrate proficiency in a modern or classical foreign language through the intermediate (2220) or equivalent level.

Admission Requirements to Major Program of Studies
Students must complete at least 52 hours of credit with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, at least half the required Liberal Studies hours including English and mathematics, or an A.A. Degree.

Mapping
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system.  Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion.  Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors.  You may view the map for this major at www.academic-guide.fsu.edu/.

Major Program of Studies at FSU: 42 hours
Art History courses:  33 hours.
Both of the following (6 hours)
ARH 3056 (3) Intro. to History and Criticism of Art I: Pre-historic through Medieval, if ARH 2050 has not been taken.
ARH 3057 (3) Intro. to History and Criticism of Art II: Renaissance through Modern, if ARH 2051 has not been taken
An art history seminar (3 hours)
ARH 3800 (3) Methods of Art Criticism (a seminar in Art History with changing topics) or other approved seminar.
Advanced art history courses (24 hours)
Art history courses at the 4000 level; at least two courses must be in world arts.  All ancient art history courses at the 3000 level and above are considered to be advanced.  Students not minoring in Museum Studies may apply one internship (ARH 4941) toward meeting this requirement.  Students should select courses, in consultation with their advisor, that are consistent with their academic and career goals.
Creative Art: 9 hours.
Any three 3-hour courses in studio art will satisfy this requirement. See the Studio Art advisor for recommended courses.

Computer Skills Competency:  3 hours.  ARH 2814 (3) preferred. CGS 2060 (3), CGS 2064 (3), CGS 2100 (3), or ART 1602C (3).

Oral Communication Competency:  0-3 hours
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly.  This requirement may be met through appropriate high school speech training or with an approved college-level course.

Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
Total Hrs. Required 120
Liberal Studies 36*
Major Coursework 42*
Minor Coursework 0
Foreign Language 0-12, depending on placement
Computer Skills 3
Oral Communication Competency 0-3
Electives to bring total hours to 120
*Up to 9 hours of major coursework may also be applied to Liberal Studies requirements.

Remarks:
1. 60 hours must be earned at a senior institution.
2. The final 30 hours must be in residence at FSU.
3. A minimum of 40 hours must be earned at the 3000/4000 (junior/senior) level.
4. To graduate, students must earn a minimum grade of "C" in all art history courses.

Employment Information
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Antiquarian Book Trade, Architectural Conservation, Art Advisor, Art Gallery, Art Investment, Artist Representative, Art Law, Art Librarian, Arts Organization, Consultant, Corporate Curator, Curatorial Consultant, Freelance Collection Manager, Freelance Writing, Governmental Agencies, Museum Work, Preservation and Conversation, Publishing, Teaching, Visual Resource Curator.

Representative Employers: Museums/Archives. Art Galleries, Television & Radio, School Systems, Colleges & Universities, Art Libraries, Publishing Houses, Newspapers & Magazines, Advertising Agencies.