Requirements for Major in Art with a Concentration in Art History
Art history is the study of cultural artifacts across time. The University of Tampa offers a variety of art history classes that span the development of human existence. The BFA degree, with a concentration in art history, is unique in that it affords the student a strong visual understanding of media, technique and process in addition to an in-depth study of how these have been utilized in our collective cultural heritage.
Students applying to graduate programs in art history will find the BFA in art history to be an essential and well-rounded preparation for advanced study. These advanced degrees may lead to careers in art galleries, museum work, curating collections for corporations, teaching, antiques and collectibles, and more.
Degree Requirements
Requirements for a concentration in art history:
| ART 102 | Foundations: Drawing | 4 |
| ART 209 | Figure Drawing | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
One of the following courses:
One of the following courses:
| ART 201 | Introduction to Painting | 4 |
| ART 251 | Mixed-Media Painting | 4 |
| ART 252 | Experimental Painting | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
One of the following courses:
| ART 231 | Relief Printmaking | 4 |
| ART 232 | Intaglio Printmaking | 4 |
| ART 233 | Lithography Printmaking | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Each of the following courses
Four of the following:
Each of the following:
| ART 398 |
Junior Review |
0
|
| ART 498 |
Senior Seminar and Exhibit |
2
|
|
Electives |
10
|
|
Total Credit Hours: |
12 |
Total Credit Hours: 72