Portland-State-University 2022-2023 Bulletin

Art History—B.A./B.S.

The study of the history of art enables the student to analyze diverse works of art and to relate artistic production to historical, cultural, and philosophical factors. 

Art history is a flexible degree that prepares students for a range of jobs that require strong communication, research, and critical thinking skills.

Requirements for the B.A./B.S. in Art History

Two of the following three core courses:

ArH 106Introduction to Visual Literacy

2

or

ArH 110Visual Literacy

4

 

And

Art 104CORE: Digital Tools

2

Art 105CORE: Ideation

2

Additional Requirements

ArH 204Art History: The Ancient World

4

ArH 205Art History: The Medieval World

4

ArH 206Art History: The Modern World

4

 

Eight 4-credit upper-division art history courses, at least two of which must be seminars: ArH 407, ArH 410, and/or ArH 449.

32

  

An additional 16 credits of advisor-approved lower- and/or upper-division courses in art history, art practices, graphic design; courses offered in Architecture, Film, Music & Theater; and/or other select liberal arts courses.

16

Total Credit Hours: 66