The University of Texas at Austin College of Fine Arts 120 courses 120 total credits
Art history is a discipline that works to deepen and expand our understanding of art and visual expression from a variety of perspectives, from an initial context of making and reception to an ensuing circulation, including collection and display. Students in art history become proficient in visual and cultural analyses, core components of critical thinking and writing, as well as historical interpretation. The art history program is among the nationβs largest and most distinguished, with over 20 full-time faculty who are leading scholars in their respective fields and represent a diversity of critical and methodological outlooks. Our objects of inquiry include all media, historical periods, and geographical areas: from sculpture to digital art, from pre-history to the present, and from every part of the world. The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances. All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Upper-division Hours chosen from: Four geographical areas below (see course list tab) | 9 credits |
| Africa | credits |
| Asia & Pacific | credits |
| Europe | credits |
| Middle East | credits |
| The Americas | credits |
| Overlapping Geographies | credits |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division art history | 12 credits |
| Electives | credits |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 23 credits |
| Foreign Language - Fine Arts (Note: this requirement may already be fulfilled by high school coursework) | credits |
| College Requirements - Fine Arts | credits |
| General University Requirements | credits |
Degree
Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts Hours chosen from: ADV, ARI, ARC, AET, CRW, DES, ENS, F A, ITD, LAR, MUS, RTF, ART, T D
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| F A 101F | Steer Your Future in the Arts | 1 |
| Total Degree | 3 credits | |
Major
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 311C or ART 312C | Core Studio: Drawing or Core Studio: 2D | 3 |
Major
Art History
Geographical Area- Africa
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARH 346K | Introduction to African Art | 3 |
| ARH 346L | Africana Women's Art | 3 |
| ARH 346M | Visual Cultures of Africa | 3 |
| ARH 373C | Topics in Africana Art | 3 |
Geographical Area-Asia & Pacific
Geographic Area- Europe
Geographic Area-Middle East
Geographic Area- The Americas
Overlapping Geographies
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