X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Art History (ARTH)
School of Fine Art and Music, College of Arts.
The School provides for concentrated study in Art History or Studio Arts, or for a more balanced study combining the two disciplines. Both Studio Art and Art History degree programs require some work in both the programs. Many Art History courses are also open to non specialized students.
The Art History program covers historical perspectives on the visual arts, study of the methodologies of art history and critical theory, and consideration of contemporary issues in the practice and display of art. Students pursuing a Major or Minor in Art History are required to take a minimum number of courses in each of three areas of focus in the program: Western Art; Visual Arts of the Americas; and Art Theory, Critical Methodology and Museology. The groups of courses that comprise these areas of focus are listed below.
Students interested in the study of Art History in conjunction with other programs are recommended to look at the Minors offered in Visual Arts of the Americas, Museum Studies, and Art Theory and Criticism. Specific requirements for the Art History Honours Major and Minor are listed below.
Student Counselling
The students who elect to take a substantial number of courses in Art History with the objective of graduate work are advised to obtain counselling from faculty regarding their choices. It is important to know that graduate studies in Art History will usually require a reading knowledge of at least 2 languages other than English. German, French, Italian and Latin are among the most useful choices. Cognate electives in other disciplines in the College of Arts (such as History) will almost certainly prove an asset.
Art History Core Requirements
All students are required to complete the following core courses [2.00 credits]: |
ARTH*1220
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[0.50] |
The Visual Arts Today |
ARTH*1510
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[0.50] |
Art Historical Studies I |
ARTH*1520
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[0.50] |
Art Historical Studies II |
and one [0.50] of the following: |
SART*1050
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[0.50] |
Integrated 2-D Media |
SART*1060
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[0.50] |
Media Convergence |
Major (Honours Program)
A minimum of 9.00 credits is required, including:
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the Art History core
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2.00 credits from the Western Art area of focus including: 0.50 credit in Ancient (ARTH*2150, ARTH*3150), 0.50 credit in Medieval (ARTH*2540, ARTH*3540), 0.50 from Renaissance & Baroque (ARTH*2550, ARTH*2950, ARTH*3100, ARTH*3550, ARTH*3640), 0.50 from Modern (ARTH*2280, ARTH*2290, ARTH*2580, ARTH*2600, ARTH*3520, ARTH*3570)
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1.50 credits from the Arts of the Americas area of focus
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1.00 credits from the Art Theory, Critical Methodology and Museology area of focus
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2.50 additional credits in Art History
Note: a minimum of 4.00 credits in Art History must be at the 3000 level or above, including at least 1.00 credits in Art History at the 4000 level.
Minor (Honours Program)
A minimum of 5.00 credits is required, including:
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ARTH*1220, ARTH*1510, ARTH*1520
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3.50 additional credits in Art History including 0.50 credits in each of the three areas of focus and at lest 2.00 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Areas of Focus
Western Art
ARTH*2150
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[0.50] |
Western Art: Greece |
ARTH*2280
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[0.50] |
Western Art: Modern Architecture |
ARTH*2290
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[0.50] |
Western Art: Photographic Media |
ARTH*2540
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[0.50] |
Western Art: Medieval |
ARTH*2550
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[0.50] |
Western Art: Italian Renaissance |
ARTH*2580
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[0.50] |
Western Art: Late Modern |
ARTH*2600
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[0.50] |
Western Art: Early Modern |
ARTH*2950
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[0.50] |
Western Art: Baroque |
ARTH*3100
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[0.50] |
Perspectives: Structure and Space in Renaissance and Baroque Art |
ARTH*3150
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[0.50] |
Space: Roman Art and Urbanism |
ARTH*3200
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[0.50] |
Colour: Practice and Meanings in Western Art |
ARTH*3520
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[0.50] |
Idea: Art Since 1950 |
ARTH*3540
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[0.50] |
Image: The Arts in the High Middle Ages |
ARTH*3550
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[0.50] |
Lives: Aspects of High Renaissance Art |
ARTH*3570
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[0.50] |
Display: Visual Culture in Late 19th Century Europe |
ARTH*3640
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[0.50] |
Objects: Baroque Art and Rococo Art |
ARTH*4150
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[0.50] |
Questions in Western Art I |
ARTH*4160
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[0.50] |
Questions in Western Art II |
Arts of the Americas
ARTH*2050
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[0.50] |
Arts of the Americas: Latin America |
ARTH*2060
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[0.50] |
Arts of the Americas: Aboriginal Perspectives |
ARTH*2070
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[0.50] |
Arts of the Americas: The USA |
ARTH*2490
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[0.50] |
Arts of the Americas: Canada |
ARTH*3010
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[0.50] |
Americas: Canada |
ARTH*3050
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[0.50] |
Americas: Meso America |
ARTH*3060
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[0.50] |
Americas: Public Art |
ARTH*4050
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[0.50] |
Questions in the Americas I |
ARTH*4060
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[0.50] |
Questions in the Americas II |
Arts Theory, Critical Methodology and Museology
Notes:
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Details of advanced standing for transfer students from the Ontario College of Art can be found in the section on Admission Information.
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