Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts - Art History

Program Description

Art history is an integral part of the Fine Arts program. In general terms, the art history curriculum provides a strong outreach to the wider WSU student body because many of the art history courses fulfill WSU humanities and intercultural general education requirements (GERs). Any WSU student may complete an 18 credit art history minor. Within the studio program, Fine Arts studio majors receive a solid background in the history of art, art criticism, and contemporary theory. There is now an art history option within the BA in Fine Arts. This offers students a broad exposure to the history of the visual arts. Art history majors begin with foundation survey courses, the History of World Art (FA 201 and FA 202), and then take upper-division courses to consider art from specific cultures and historical time periods. In these specialized courses, students gain familiarity with contextual issues concerning the production and consumption of art. They develop research and writing skills necessary to think critically about art and visual culture. Students are also introduced to basic aspects of studio production to enhance their visual skills and knowledge of material practices. Students complete their studies by writing a thesis paper and developing knowledge of one foreign language.

Supplemental Pre-Professional tracks are available for students interested in pursuing further professional education. If there is interest in one of these tracks in addition to the degree, please let the recruiter know. The options are:

• Pre-Dentistry
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Nutrition & Exercise Physiology
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Physician Assistant
• Pre-Speech & Hearing Sciences
  
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine