Art History

University at Albany

United States of America, Albany

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University at Albany

United States of America , Albany

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 75

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines19-Aug-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 31,145 / year

Next Intake 19-Aug-2023

Art History

About

Discover the History of Art through Critical and Hands-On Study

Gain skills that are increasingly in demand in today's visually-oriented world in the bachelor's in art history program at the University at Albany. In small classes covering a rich variety of art, including painting, sculpture, architecture, printmaking, drawing, photography, video and film, performance, installation, and digital media, you will develop expertise in writing and critical thinking through working with visual material.

With a BA in Art History, you will be prepared to pursue graduate work leading to careers in museum curating, education, art conservation, and historic preservation, as well as digital image management for institutions from museums to libraries to businesses.

Student Learning Objectives

Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.

Bachelor of Arts

Analyze visual and structural features of works of art and architecture.
Identify and describe salient aspects of form, structure, and medium.
Use art historical terminology.
Interpret cultural significance of art, and architecture.
Identify, analyze iconography and representational, symbolic elements; assess meaning from perspective of artist, patron, viewer, and/or function. Identify cultural artifacts influencing work of art.
Practice key elements of the discipline of art history.
Compare/contrast images and structures using traditional art historical practice.
Identify scholarly resources for research in art history; present findings in oral and written form.
Relate works of art and architecture to their wider historical context.
Locate works of art and architecture within a chronological framework.
Identify key historical events, movements, and ideologies that impinge upon artistic production.
Write coherently and persuasively in the art historical idiom. Formulate coherent sentences and essays. Assess and revise writing for accuracy and effectiveness of argumentation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

All applicants must arrange for their official school and/or college transcripts to be sent to us.

First-year (freshmen) applicants: You must submit an official transcript from your secondary school for admissions purposes.
Transfer applicants: You must submit official transcripts of all college and/or university work, even if you don't expect to receive transfer credit. If you've completed fewer than 24 transferable college credits, you'll also need to submit an official transcript from your secondary school for admissions purposes.

If you are admitted, you will also need to submit an official final transcript from your secondary school showing your date of graduation.

Academic transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by an official, certified English translation.

All transcripts should be sent to:

Office of International Admissions & Recruitment
University at Albany Science Library G 40
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222 USA

Transcript Evaluation

A transcript evaluation allows the review committee to correctly compare the quality of your school, coursework and grades with all other applicants.

Although not required, we accept SpanTran or WES evaluations sent from the organization directly to the University at Albany.

Other evaluation services can only be used if they require official documents directly from the institution of higher education, not the student, to evaluate coursework. The organization must also be accredited by NACES.

Career

With a degree in Art History, you can work in a variety of settings, from museums and galleries to classrooms and offices. Common career choices for Art History majors include: