Bachelor's in Art History

Art History is a Bachelor program taught at Spelman College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Spelman College’s Art History major supports students in becoming visual thinkers and visual storytellers. Students study the technical aspects of making art through mixed media, digital technologies, and installations, alongside a working knowledge of historical and contemporary art practices. The major also introduces foundational and contemporary global art movements and theories.

Students develop research methods, critical writing, and visual analysis skills. The curriculum includes specialized electives led by faculty experts, plus professional development courses and topics integrated into the program. Degree requirements total 49 credits, and the curriculum includes SAVC 480 Art History Thesis. Study abroad [Global Experience], internships, and directed/independent studies are strongly encouraged.

Modules

• SAVC 141 Art History I: Pyramids to Cathedrals (3 credits)
• SAVC 142 Art History II: Renaissance to Contemporary (3 credits)
• SAVC 230 Global Foundations of Modern Art (3 credits)
• SAVC 243 African American Art (4 credits)
• SAVC 387 The Art Market (4 credits)
• SAVC 255 Writing and Criticism in Art History (3 credits)
• SAVC238 Art As Social Justice (4 credits)
• SAVC 320 Art History Methods, Theory and Practice (3 credits)
• SAVC 375 Entering the Art World: Culture and Context (2 credits)
• SAVC 480 Art History Thesis (6 credits)
• SAVC (various) Division of the Arts Seminar (0 credits)
• Curatorial Studies Elective (3 credits)

The minimum requirements for admission in Art History at Spelman College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

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

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

Please check detail of study units at https://www.spelman.edu/academics/art-and-visual-culture/art-history-major.html

• Administration
• Curatorial
• Preservation and conservation
• Restoration
• Collections management
• Exhibit design/Preparation
• Archive management
• Education
• Publications
• Development/Fundraising
• Docent coordination
• Public relations
• Reproductions and retailing
• Planner/Coordinator

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