University General Course Catalog 2012-2013

Nov 24, 2024

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Art (Art History Specialization), B.A.

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-46 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

B. Mathematics (3-6 units)

Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)

Refer to the “Natural Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

Refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

H. Diversity (3 units)

Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)

Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.

A. Foreign Language (0-14 units)

Successful completion of the foreign language requirement may be accomplished through one of five options: 1.) complete a fourth-semester college course in a foreign language; 2.) complete and transfer to UNR a fourth-semester course in American Sign Language; 3.) demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means through the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures; 4.) show transcript evidence of successful completion of a fourth-year high school course in foreign language; or 5.) participate in a studies abroad program preapproved by the college to meet the foreign language requirement.

B. College Breadth Requirement (6 units)

Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in the college shall be required to take, within the College of Liberal Arts, two courses that are outside the departments in which they major or minor, and that exclude courses taken to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements.

III. Major Requirements (39 units)

ART 260R - Survey of Art History I (3 units)
ART 261 - Survey of Art History II (3 units)
ART 100 - Visual Foundations (3 units) OR
Another lower division Studio Art course (3 units)
ART 365 - Contemporary Art (3 units)
One additional upper-division Art History course (3 units)
Additional art courses in art history numbered 200 - 499 (24 units) - Courses to be chosen in consultation with advisor.

IV. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)

The Art Department accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts.

V. Electives (0-21 units)

VI. Total Units (120 units)

Forty-two or more units must be from courses numbered 300-499.

VII. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year

Fall Semester (16 units)

Core Curriculum English (3 units) *
Core Curriculum Math (3 units) *
Foreign Language 111 (4 units)
Core Social Science (3 units)
ART 100 - Visual Foundations (3 units)

Spring Semester (16 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) *
Core Natural Science A (3 units)
Foreign Language 112 (4 units)
College Breadth Requirement (100-200 level) (3 units)
ART (Introductory Studio Class) (3 units)
* English and Math course placement is based on test scores. Please consult the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
ART 260R - Survey of Art History I (3 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Science (3 units)
Foreign Language 211 (3 units)
College Breadth Requirement (100-200 level) (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
ART 261 - Survey of Art History II (3 units)
Foreign Language 212 (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)
Minor (3 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
ART 365 - Contemporary Art (3 units)
Required Art History Art Class (3 units)
Core Curriculum Diversity (3 units)
Minor (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

Art History Class (300-400 level) (3 units)
Art History Class (300-400 level) (3 units)
Minor (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

Art History Class (300-400 level) (3 units)
Art History Class (300-400 level) (3 units)
Art History Class (300-400 level) (3 units)
Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)

Spring Semester (13 units)

Art History Class (300-400 level) (6 units)
Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
General Elective (1 unit)