Bachelor of Arts in Art History
The Department of Art and Art History offers a Bachelor of Arts in Art History that is designed to introduce methodologies and subjects of Art History from throughout the world. In addition to traditional European and American subjects from ancient to modern times, we offer a strong emphasis on Latin American art from Pre-Columbian to the present. The BA in Art History provides professional education as preparation for careers as art professionals and for further graduate study. The BA compliments our BFA degree program in art and provides significant interaction between artists and historians.
Degree Program Hours : 120
Transfer students can verify prerequisites by visiting FIU Transfer and Transition Services – Transfer Guides
For a complete list of requirements and courses, visit: Undergraduate Art + Art History Course Catalog 2021-22
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Common Prerequisite Courses and Equivalencies
| FIU Course(s) | Equivalent Course(s) |
|---|---|
| ARH 2050 | ARHX050 |
| ARH 2051 | ARHX051 |
| ART 1201C | ARTX2011 or ARTX2022 or ARTX2033 or ARTX2054 |
| ART 2300C | ARTX3005 or ARTX3016 or ARTX3107 |
- Basic design, Design I
- Design II, 3D, methods and concepts
- Design II, 3D, concepts & Practices
- Color, color & composition, color design, color theory
- Drawing I, drawing foundations
- Drawing II
- Intermediate drawing
Courses which form part of the statewide articulation between the State University System and the Florida College System will fulfill the Lower Division Common Prerequisites. Please visit https://cpm.flvc.org for a current list of state-approved common prerequisites.
| Lower Division Requirements | 12 Credits |
|---|---|
| ARH 2000 Exploring Art – GL | 3 |
| ARH 2050 Art History Survey I | 3 |
| ARH 2051 Art History Survey II | 3 |
| ART 2300C Beginning Drawing | 3 |
Remarks: Admission to the program requires completion of appropriate General Education Requirements, CORE, or UCC requirements.
| Upper Division Requirements | 60 Credits |
|---|---|
| ARH 3811 Studies in the Methodology of Art | 3 |
| ARH 4450 Modern Art | 3 |
| ARH 4470 Contemporary Art – GL | 6 |
| ARH Core – One course from each of these areas: | |
| Renaissance or Baroque | 3 |
| 18th or 19th Century | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Pre-Columbian or Latin American Art or Art of the Americas | 3 |
| Art History Electives (may include ARH Core areas and other electives) | 27 |
| ART/PGY Electives | 18 |
| ARH 4970 Art History Thesis | 3 |
| Electives | 18 |
At least 9 of these elective credits must be courses outside the Department of Art and Art History. Students are encouraged to take courses in the humanities that pertain to Art History.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Department of Art + Art History or the FIU Office of Undergraduate Admissions:
Department of Art + Art History
Florida International University
VH 216, Modesto A. Maidique Campus – Miami, Florida 33199
Tel: (305)-348-2897
Maida Purdy
Academic Advisor III
Department of Art + Art History
Office: 305-348-7500
Email: mapurd@fiu.edu
Lauren Gentile
Academic Advisor II
Department of Art + Art History
Office: 305-348-7500
Email: lgentile@fiu.edu
FIU Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Florida International University
P.O. Box 659003, Miami, Florida 33265
Tel: (305)-348-2363
http://admissions.fiu.edu/index.html