University of California, Los Angeles College of Letters and Science 99 courses
The Art History major is a designated capstone program. Students have options for completing a senior honors thesis, a directed independent study, an advanced undergraduate seminar, a museum studies internship, a research assistantship, or a faculty-approved upper-division course that includes additional coursework culminating in the completion of a capstone paper. Through their capstone work, students are expected to conceive and execute a research or creative project; identify and evaluate documentation relevant to the discipline; develop an enhanced capacity for writing and research, critical and analytical thinking, and competent familiarity with art historical methodologies; and identify and articulate these arguments within art historical discourse and areas of specialization. The capstone experience also enables students to develop an enriched understanding of the foundations of the discipline, as well as the current landscape of the field.
Preparation for the Major
Complete four courses. It is strongly recommended that the courses be taken prior to enrollment in upper-division courses. Some of these courses serve as requisites to certain upper-division courses.
Preparation for the Major: Art History 20 through 32
Select four courses from:
The Major
Eleven upper-division art history courses as follows:
The Major: Historical Periods
Select one course from each of the following three historical periods:
The Major: Historical Periods: Ancient/Medieval before 1400
Select one course from:
The Major: Historical Periods: Early Modern, 1400 to 1700
Select one course from:
The Major: Historical Periods: Modern/Contemporary, 1700 to Present
Select one course from:
The Major: Geographic Regions
Select three courses from at least three of the following five geographic regions:
The Major: Geographic Regions: Africa
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART HIS C145A | Architecture and Urbanism in Africa | 4 |
| ART HIS C145B | Contemporary Arts of Africa | 4 |
| ART HIS C146A | Selected Topics in African Art | 4 |
The Major: Geographic Regions: Asia
The Major: Geographic Regions: Europe and U.S.
The Major: Geographic Regions: Latin America and Caribbean
The Major: Geographic Regions: Mediterranean, Middle East, and Near East
The Major: Art History Electives
Additional art history electives selected from courses 100 through 185 (20 units minimum). Courses 196, 197A, and 197B may also be included. With prior approval of the undergraduate adviser, one of these courses may be taken in another department.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART HIS 196 | Research Apprenticeship in Art History | 2 to 4 |
| ART HIS 197A | Individual Studies in Art History | 2 to 4 |
| ART HIS 197B | Individual Capstone Studies | 2 |
The Major: Language Training
While the department does not require language training beyond the College requirement, Art History majors, particularly those planning graduate work, are strongly encouraged to study foreign languages beyond what is required by the College.
Honors Program
The honors program is designed for Art History majors who are interested in carrying out an independent research project that culminates in a departmental honors thesis of approximately 30 pages. The program gives qualified students the opportunity to work closely with individual professors on an in-depth supervised research and writing project. Complete the following courses with grades of A.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART HIS 198A | Honors Research in Art History | 4 |
| ART HIS 198B | Honors Research in Art History | 4 |
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