艺术史美术学士（BFA）

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

艺术史知识

• 通过最终的书面论文展示对艺术历史问题的熟练了解。
• Intelligently discuss art and architecture from the major Western traditions and the artists that produced them
• Analyze the stylistic characteristics of Western art and architecture using appropriate terminology
• Analyze the social, political, historical, and religious contexts of Western art and architecture

Art and Design Skills

• 创建美术专业领域（绘画、版画或雕塑）的作品集
• 展示其专业领域内对色彩、绘画和构图选择的基本掌握

Research and Analysis

• Research and persuasively analyze an art historical issue and/or theoretical position
• Apply theoretical and methodological approaches to the interpretation of Western art and architecture

Communication Skills

• 通过反思性写作和研究报告清晰地表达自己的想法
• Speak, read and write on a basic level in a foreign (European) language

Professional Readiness

• 进行研究，有效写作，并综合获得艺术史和美术背景的知识。

Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:

• Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
• Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
• Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
• Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
• Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
• Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
• Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.

Academy of Art University offers some of the best training and guidance to help students accelerate toward their chosen art history careers. We pride ourselves in doing an exceptional job preparing you to excel as a professional art historian. Our degree programs are designed to give graduates a comprehensive toolbox of marketable skills that lead to success in the field.

Appraiser

As an art appraiser, you'll work in an auction house appraising a variant of art pieces to help collectors and galleries grow their collections. With your knowledge of historical and artistic significance, you'll set the pace for the art world and its value in the cultural landscape.

Corporate Consultant

As a corporate art consultant, you'll work with private corporations as an art buyer, assessor, and art investor to assess potential additions to the collection. Understanding works of art as both a financial investment and as part of a growing collection, you'll create a portfolio of art that speaks to a specific message.

Curator

As a museum or gallery curator, you'll work as the content specialist in charge of the institution's collection. Interpret the material, organize its exhibition, and provide historical context through materials, catalogs, and labels.

Instructor

As an art history teacher, you'll teach a variety of topics including everything from survey courses to focused seminars at the high school or university level.

Researcher

As an art researcher, you'll work in a publishing house, museum, gallery, or institution studying and compiling information on a specific subject to be used in publications, presentations, or exhibitions.

Writer/Reviewer

As an art writer/reviewer, you'll work in a publishing house reading and reviewing art-related materials. Working in teams, you'll fact-check, revise, and edit everything from articles to books.

Unit Requirements

Degree Requirements

• A minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, studio coursework, LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or LA 108 Composition for the Artist, and LA 202 English Composition: Creative Persuasion & Argument or LA 207 Persuasion & Argument for the Multilingual Writer.
• Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
  • 1 Written Communication: Composition
  • 1 Written Communication: Expository Writing
  • 1 European Foreign Language - Level 1
  • 1 European Foreign Language - Level 2
  • 1 European Foreign Language - Level 3
  • 1 European Foreign Language - Level 4
  • 1 Western Civilization
  • 1 Quantitative Literacy
  • 1 Employment Communications & Practices
  • 1 Cultural Ideas & Influences

After the above general education requirements are met, take Liberal Arts electives as needed to fulfill the Liberal Arts unit requirement.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• AHS 114: Traditional Materials, Tools, & Techniques in Art (Studio)
• AHS 116: Looking at Art and Design (Core)
• LA 108: Composition for the Artist (Liberal Arts)
• LA 218：博客：内容创作与推广（文科）

Semester 2

• AHS 120: Art History Through the 15th Century (Core)
• FA 143：丝网印刷 1（工作室）
  夏季推荐
• FA 145: Printmaking (Studio)
• FND 110A: Analysis of Form A (Studio)
• FND 110B：B 表分析（工作室）
  夏季推荐
• LA 202: English Composition: Creative Persuasion & Argument (Liberal Arts)

Semester 3

• AHS 121: Art History Through the 19th Century (Core)
• FND 112：人物绘画（工作室）
• FND 131：人体造型（工作室）
• LA 171: Western Civilization (Liberal Arts)

Semester 4

• AHS 222: 20th Century Art for Art History Majors (Core)
• FA 110：静物画 1（工作室）
  夏季推荐
• FA 241：书籍艺术（工作室）
• FND 125：色彩与设计（工作室）
• LA 260: French 1: Basic Grammar & Speech (Liberal Arts)
• LA 291: Designing Careers (Liberal Arts)
  Recommended for summer

Semester 5

• AHS 327: Art of the Classical World (Core)
• FASCU 130：雕塑 1（工作室）
• LA 124: Physics for Artists: Light, Sound, and Motion (Liberal Arts)
• LA 262: French 2: Conversational French (Liberal Arts)

Semester 6

• FA 493A：绘画留学，意大利佛罗伦萨（选修）
  夏季推荐
• LA 274：留学：佛罗伦萨文艺复兴时期的艺术与建筑（主要选修课）
  夏季推荐
• LA 307：美学史（核心）
• LA 326: Topics in World Art (Core)
• LA 333: Art of the Middle Ages (Core)
• LA 392: French 3: Reading & Writing (Liberal Arts)

Semester 7

• LA 420：意大利文艺复兴艺术（主修选修课）
• LA 421：北方文艺复兴艺术（主修）
• LA 422：意大利巴洛克艺术（主修）
• LA 492: French 4: Proficiency (Liberal Arts)

Semester 8

• AHS 466: Art History Senior Thesis (Core)
• FA 493A：绘画留学，意大利佛罗伦萨（选修）
  夏季推荐
• LA 104：尊重表演（文科）
  夏季推荐
• LA 319：建筑史：现代性（主要选修课）
• LA 423：荷兰黄金时代的艺术（专业）
• LA 462: Power of Myth and Symbol (Liberal Arts)