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Theory and Criticism and Art History/Visual Studies Course Lists

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Approved Theory and Criticism Electives

The following courses have been approved to satisfy the theory and criticism elective requirement*:

*Note: B.F.A. students may petition to have other university courses applied toward the Theory and Criticism requirement. Petitions must include a course syllabus and the course(s) must primarily be involved in analyzing and evaluating the cultural and artistic considerations of the work of art. Artworks can be objects, films, electronic or digital works and more.

Modern/Contemporary Art History Courses

Modern art comprises a number of art movements from the 1860’s to the 1970’s.  Many artists during this time period produced works of art that rearticulated or rejected the traditional historical styles preceding it to embrace experimentation practically or technically.

Contemporary art is art that has produced during the latter part of the twentieth century, after 1970 though the twenty-first century.  Much of the work embraces culturally global ideas, materials, methods, or conceptual underpinnings.

The following courses* have been approved to satisfy the B.F.A. Modern/Contemporary Art History requirement:

*Note: B.F.A. students may petition to have other university courses applied toward the Modern/Contemporary Art History requirement. Petitions must include a course syllabus.

Global/Underrepresented Art History Courses

The following courses have been approved to satisfy the B.F.A. Global/Underrepresented Art History requirement*:

*Note: B.F.A. students may petition to have other university courses applied toward the Global/Underrepresented Art History requirement. Petitions must include a course syllabus.

Approved Art History/Visual Studies Electives

The following courses have been approved to satisfy the art history elective requirement*:

*Note: B.F.A. students may petition to have other university courses applied toward the Art History/Visual Studies requirement. Petitions must include a course syllabus.

 

  • All History of Art (ARTH) courses at the 3000-level and above

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