Art History, Theory, and Criticism Major, B.A.

Art History, Theory, and Criticism Major, B.A. is a Bachelor program taught at Metropolitan State College of Denver, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Theory and Criticism at Metropolitan State College of Denver focuses on art history, criticism, and theory. Students learn to critically look at, describe, interpret, and analyze objects and images from global human history, and to understand art in relation to the historical events and cultural norms surrounding its creation. The major also includes study of how materials and processes affect the appearance and meaning of artworks.

The major combines world survey courses, upper-division Art History electives, seminars, and a capstone experience. The capstone includes a senior thesis research paper and a presentation: Art History majors complete a capstone experience course and directed study and present their research in a 20-minute talk at the end of the semester at the BA Senior Thesis Symposium. The curriculum also includes studio art courses and two semesters of foreign language.

Graduates are prepared for jobs or post-baccalaureate programs in fields that include education/teaching, museums and galleries, publishing, architecture/architectural conservation, preservation and conservation, and art libraries/archives/digital collections management.

Modules

• Art History capstone and directed study
• Art History Capstone Thesis and Presentation
• World Art II
• Art of Africa
• 1 class in writing and research methods for the visual arts
• 2 senior-level Art History seminars
• 9 upper-division elective courses in Art History
• 3 world surveys in Art History
• 6 Studio Art courses
• 2 semesters Foreign Language

The minimum requirements for admission in Art History, Theory, and Criticism Major, B.A. at Metropolitan State College of Denver for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Metropolitan State College of Denver.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Metropolitan State College of Denver as pre-requiste for admission in Art History, Theory, and Criticism Major, B.A..

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

Please check detail of study units at https://www.msudenver.edu/art/programs/ba-in-art-history-theory-and-criticism/

• Education/ Teaching
• Museums and Galleries
• Advertising/ Marketing
• Publishing
• Architecture/ Architectural Conservation
• Estate and Art Appraisal
• Preservation and Conservation
• Art Collection and Acquisitions Management
• Art Law and Law Enforcement
• Art Libraries/ Archives/ Digital Collections Management
• Arts/ Cultural Non-profits
• Art Consultation
• Artist Representation
• Arts Advising
• Antiques stores and Auction Houses
• Freelance Writing

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