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 at the 2000, 3000 and 4000 level.
Students majoring in other programs who are also interested in the study of Art History are encouraged to consider the Minor offered in Museum Studies. 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
Major (Honours Program)
A minimum of 9.00 credits is required, including:
| ARTH*1510 | [0.50] | Art Historical Studies I |
| ARTH*1520 | [0.50] | Art Historical Studies II |
| ARTH*2220 | [0.50] | The Visual Arts Today |
| ARTH*2480 | [0.50] | Introduction to Art Theory and Criticism |
| ARTH*2540 | [0.50] | Medieval Art |
| ARTH*2550 | [0.50] | The Italian Renaissance |
| ARTH*2600 | [0.50] | Early Modern Art |
| 1.50 credits from: | ||
| ARTH*2050 | [0.50] | Modern Latin American Art |
| ARTH*2060 | [0.50] | Aboriginal Arts in the Americas |
| ARTH*2070 | [0.50] | Art of the USA |
| ARTH*2120 | [0.50] | Introduction to Museology |
| ARTH*2150 | [0.50] | Art and Archaeology of Greece |
| ARTH*2280 | [0.50] | Modern Architecture |
| ARTH*2290 | [0.50] | History of Photographic Media |
| ARTH*2580 | [0.50] | Late Modern Art: 1900-1950 |
| ARTH*2950 | [0.50] | Baroque Art |
| 2.00 credits from: | ||
| ARTH*3010 | [0.50] | Contemporary Canadian Art |
| ARTH*3060 | [0.50] | Public Art |
| ARTH*3150 | [0.50] | Space: Roman Art and Urbanism |
| ARTH*3200 | [0.50] | Colour: Practice & Meanings in Western Art |
| ARTH*3210 | [0.50] | Critical Issues in Art History |
| ARTH*3220 | [0.50] | Nationalism & Identity in Art |
| ARTH*3320 | [0.50] | Lives: Aspects of Western Art |
| ARTH*3330 | [0.50] | Display: Visual Culture in Western Europe |
| ARTH*3340 | [0.50] | Studies in Renaissance and Baroque Art |
| ARTH*3520 | [0.50] | Idea: Art Since 1950 |
| ARTH*3600 | [0.50] | Topics in the Long Eighteenth Century |
| ARTH*3620 | [0.50] | Museum Studies |
| ARTH*3780 | [0.50] | Gender and Art |
| EURO*3150 | [0.50] | Topics in European Film |
| 2.00 credits from 4000-level seminar courses: | ||
| ARTH*4310 | [1.00] | Topics in Art & Visual Culture I |
| ARTH*4320 | [1.00] | Topics in Art & Visual Culture II |
| ARTH*4330 | [1.00] | Topics in Art & Visual Culture III |
| ARTH*4340 | [1.00] | Topics in Art & Visual Culture IV |
| ARTH*4350 | [1.00] | Topics in Art & Visual Culture V |
Students may count either ARTH*4600 "Individual Study: Art History" or ARTH*4800 "Experiential Learning" towards their major. Neither of these courses meets the requirement of 2.00 credits from seminar courses.