Art History and Visual Culture (BA)
Saint Charles, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 9,550 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
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Introduction
The art history courses at Lindenwood place the methods and objectives of art history into their many contexts in this top-ranked program. Relationships among cultures over time, including our own, become apparent through the course of study through real experience and internships. As a student, you will develop an appreciation for the innate desire to create that is basic to the human experience and hone your written, oral, and visual presentation skills, and explore state-of-the-art technology, like AI and virtual reality. Through relationships with international Universities, students also have ample opportunity to study abroad short-term or for a full semester.
The Art History and Visual Culture (BA) is offered in both traditional and online formats.
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.
This degree uses entirely Open Educational Resources or no-cost textbooks.
Lindenwood University Art History Faculty
The world-class art history faculty at Lindenwood University have many years of educational and professional experience in their chosen fields, publish regularly and present internationally. These mentors know what they are talking about, and they are passing on that knowledge to you.
Earning a Degree in Art History at Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Visual Culture and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Visual Culture with an emphasis in Pre-Art Conservation. The Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Visual Culture degree requires 36 credit hours in a variety of art history courses, while the addition of Pre-Art Conservation requires 70-73 credit hours. You will study the history of western and non-western art and a variety of topics ranging from baroque and medieval art to modern and contemporary art.
Career Opportunities
| 27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
| Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
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Curriculum
Major Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:
- AAD 10600 Design I
Art History Coursework
9 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ARTH 22200 History 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 35600 Baroque Art
- ARTH 35700 Ancient Art
- ARTH 35800 Medieval Art
- ARTH 38300 Renaissance Art
- ARTH 38400 Classical Myth
- FBD 37200 History of Costume to 1900
Post-1800 Art History Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ARTH 35400 Nineteenth-Century Art
- ARTH 36100 Twentieth-Century Art/Modern
- ARTH 36200 Twentieth-Century Art/Contemporary
- ARTH 36500 History of Photography
- ARTH 36900 History of Graphic Design
- ARTH 37000 History of Games and Critical Theory
- ARTH 38000 History of Digital Art
- CINE 34000 History of World Cinema
- FBD 37300 History of Costume from 1900
Art History Elective Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ARTH 35400 Nineteenth-Century Art
- ARTH 35600 Baroque Art
- ARTH 35700 Ancient Art
- ARTH 35800 Medieval Art
- ARTH 36100 Twentieth-Century Art/Modern
- ARTH 36200 Twentieth-Century Art/Contemporary
- ARTH 36300 Early Modern Gender Studies
- ARTH 36401-36499 Topics in Non-Western Art
- ARTH 36500 History of Photography
- ARTH 36900 History of Graphic Design
- ARTH 37000 History of Games and Critical Theory
- ARTH 38000 History of Digital Art
- ARTH 38300 Renaissance Art
- ARTH 38400 Classical Myth
- ARTH 38600-38699 Special Topics
- ARTH 38700-38799 Special Topics
- ARTH 38800-38899 Special Topics
- ARTH 38900 Art Theory and Criticism
- ARTH 42000 Directed Research
- CINE 34000 History of World Cinema
- COM 37600 Asian Cinema
- FBD 37200 History of Costume to 1900
- FBD 37300 History of Costume from 1900
- NPA 20001 Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations and Community Service
- NPA 30000 Fundraising
- NPA 37100 Grantwriting
Capstone Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ARTH 41000 Research Methods of Art History
- CAH 44444 Internship
3 credit hours in ARTH 41000.
3 credit hours (minimum) in CAH 44444.
Seminar Coursework
Zero credit hour course in which students are required to enroll every fall and spring semester from matriculation to degree conferral.
- ARTH 10100 Art History Practicum
No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.
Additional Requirements
- Passing scores on periodic assessments of program-level student learning outcomes.
- Foreign Language is strongly recommended.
Study abroad courses may satisfy degree requirements with the permission of the department head. Students should consult their advisors.
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