Art History Major (BA)

Art History Major- Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Please see the UNLV College of Fine Arts web page at http://www.unlv.edu/finearts for information about department programs, faculty and facilities.  Degree worksheets and 4/5 year plan for the major are available at https://www.unlv.edu/degree/ba-art-history.

Please see advising information at the UNLV College of Fine Arts Advising Center at www.unlv.edu/finearts/advising.

 Accreditation

Institution - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities www.nwccu.org
Program Accreditation - National Association of Schools of Art and Design nasad.arts-accredit.org/

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify major works of art from the time periods and cultures represented in courses taken this semester.
2. Articulate the formal elements (e.g. line, color, composition, perspective, etc.) of works of art.
3. Identify differences and similarities between works of art from the same or different historical moments.
4. Apply theoretical concepts to works of art.
5. Learn more about an historical period through studying works of art and artists from that period.
6. Knowledgeably discuss art historical styles and movements.
7. Articulate and respond to unfamiliar works of art based on skills developed studying known works.
8. Understand career routes for art historians and prepare for postgraduate academic, internship, or job opportunities.

University Graduation Requirements

• Please see Graduation Policies for complete information