University General Course Catalog 2015-2016

Dec 01, 2024

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Art (Art History Specialization), B.A.

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Description

The department offers a diverse program of undergraduate instruction in both art history and studio art. The major options include painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, printmaking and digital media.

Students may participate in several interdisciplinary programs, including museology. Internships with local professional artists are available to upper-division students. Graduates often go on to careers in art education, graphic design or the fine arts.

Contact Information

209 Church Fine Arts Complex
(775) 784-6682

College of Liberal Arts Advising: http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/student-resources/academic-advising

Graduation Requirements

Total Units	120
Cumulative GPA	2.0
University GPA	2.0
Major GPA	2.0
Residency Requirement	30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement	15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement	42 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution	60 Units

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-45 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 (3-5 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 four options:

complete a fourth semester college course in a foreign language or in American Sign Language;
demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means determined by the Department of World Languages and Literatures, including minimum CBAPE, SAT II, or IB scores;
show transcript evidence of successful completion of four years of high school coursework in the same foreign language; or
participate in a Studies Abroad program pre-approved 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 260 - 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. 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 260 - 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)