Art History MA

Art History MA is a Masters program taught at Academy of Art University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Art History MA at Academy of Art University is designed to provide advanced understanding of Western art history. Students choose a specialization across ancient art, medieval art, Renaissance art, Baroque art, 18th and 19th century art, or pre-war modern art. Core coursework covers art history methods and theory, classical aesthetics and the Renaissance, and topics such as the art and ideology of the 20th century and art in a global society.

The curriculum pairs art history study with three credits of fine art studio classes. Students study traditional fine art production methods, including painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Degree completion is through an M.A. thesis supported and advised by an Art History faculty member, built from independent scholarly research in the chosen specialization. AHS 750 includes a midpoint thesis proposal, research, and editing leading to a Midpoint Review.

Modules

• AHS 600 Art History Methodologies and Theory
• AHS 750 Midpoint Thesis and Research
• GLA 601 Classical Aesthetics and the Renaissance
• GLA 602 The Art and Ideology of the 20th Century
• GLA 606 Crossing Borders: Art and Culture in a Global Society

The minimum requirements for admission in Art History MA at Academy of Art University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Academy of Art University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Academy of Art University as pre-requiste for admission in Art History MA.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Applicants applying to the M.A. Art History program will have completed a Bachelor of Arts in Art History (or equivalent) or have completed a minimum of twelve (12) units in Art History.
• At least six (6) of these undergraduate Art History units must be at the upper-divisional level and must be passed with a C- grade or higher.
• Applicants to the MA will also be required to submit a statement of intent, at least one academic letter of recommendation, and a writing sample on an art historical or related topic.
• Admission to the graduate program.
• Applicants who do not meet the above criteria will be required to make up any deficiencies by enrolling in one to six Graduate School Preparatory classes to be determined by the department director.

• Applicants must submit TOEFL scores or official transcripts demonstrating they have attended an English platform institution for a minimum of 4 years at the high school level or higher.
• For acceptance to the MA in Art History program, the TOEFL score must be 80 or above.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.academyart.edu/academics/art-history/degrees/art-history-ma

• Applicants must submit TOEFL scores or official transcripts demonstrating they have attended an English platform institution for a minimum of 4 years at the high school level or higher.
• For acceptance to the MA in Art History program, the TOEFL score must be 80 or above.

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.