Art History and Visual Culture (BA) with emphasis in Pre-Art Conservation

Do you have a love of art and art history, visual culture, or have a desire to work with art materials? If so, the pre-art conservation program may be what you are looking for.

This highly specialized bachelor of arts (BA) program is designed for students like you who wish to continue with graduate study in order to become art conservators or enter an art materials safety profession.

The BA in Art History and Visual Culture with an emphasis in Pre-Art Conservation was developed observing the American Institute for Conservation guidelines and offers you intense training in chemistry, materials science, studio art, and art history, as well as practical application in internships and abroad.

After you complete the program, you will be prepared for graduate study or for work in the field of arts material and safety. As a pre-art conservation student, you will be provided with a broad foundation in the history of art, intimate knowledge of materials from studio courses and the material science necessary to conserve and preserve cultural heritage. Additionally, you will have built a solid foundation in the philosophy and ethics of art conservation and preservation.

Required Equipment

This program has immersive reality technologies integrated throughout the curriculum and requires use of a virtual reality headset identified by the department and associated applications. Immersive realities, such as virtual reality, provide a fully immersive educational experience that leads to greater engagement and understanding of subjects covered in classes. Students are not only able to engage with the material, other students, and their instructor; they also can better understand the context of those relationships while immersed in the virtual environment. These experiences support the learning outcomes for the program and prepare students for use of these technologies in their professions.

Lindenwood University Pre-Art Conservation Faculty

Lindenwood University’s pre-art conservation department is composed of professors with years of professional experience, eager to share their expertise with you.

The pre-art conservationist BA program at Lindenwood University is designed for you to continue with graduate study in order to become art conservators or enter an art materials safety profession.

Major Coursework (minimum grade of C)

3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:

• AAD 10600Design I

Art History Foundation Coursework (minimum grade of C)

9 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• ARTH 22200History of Western Art to 1300
• ARTH 22400History of Western Art from 1300
• ARTH 22600History of Non-Western Art

Pre-1800 Art History Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• ARTH 35600Baroque Art
• ARTH 35700Ancient Art
• ARTH 35800Medieval Art
• ARTH 38300Renaissance Art

Post-1800 Art History Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• ARTH 35400Nineteenth-Century Art
• ARTH 36100Twentieth-Century Art/Modern
• ARTH 36200Twentieth-Century Art/Contemporary

Additional Art History Coursework

3 credit hours of ARTH coursework numbered 30000-level or higher.

Research Methods Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:

• ARTH 41000Research Methods of Art History

Museum Studies Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework and 400 total clock hours from the following option:

• CAH 44444Internship

Chemistry Coursework (minimum grade of C)

19 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• CHM 23000General Chemistry 1
• CHM 23100General Chemistry 2
• CHM 23200General Chemistry 3
• CHM 24100General Chemistry 2 Laboratory
• CHM 24200General Chemistry 3 Laboratory
• CHM 36100Organic Chemistry I
• CHM 36200Organic Chemistry II

An additional (5th) science course for 3-4 credit hours is recommended to supplement or strengthen understanding of the fundamental principles underlying conservation for those continuing on for graduate certification. This course can count towards the General Education elective requirement.

Studio Art Coursework I (minimum grade of C)

12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• AAD 13000Drawing I
• AAD 13600Design II
• AAD 20000Painting I
• AAD 33100Figure Drawing I

Studio Art Coursework II

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• AAD 18101Digital Photography I
• AAD 21500Printmaking I
• AAD 22100Sculpture I
• AAD 23400Fibers I
• AAD 24100Ceramics I

Seminar Coursework

Zero credit hour course in which students are required to enroll every fall and spring semester from matriculation to degree conferral.

• ARTH 10100Art History Practicum

No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.

Additional Requirements

• CHM 23000 can be used to satisfy one of the GE-Natural Science requirements.
• HIST 11100 or HIST 11200 is preferred to satisfy the GE-Human Culture: US History/Government requirement.
• Passing scores on periodic assessments of program-level student learning outcomes.

Study abroad courses may satisfy degree requirements with the permission of the department head. Students should consult their advisors.