Art History Minor

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The minor in art history consists of 15 credit hours. Students pursuing this minor may study art history from a variety of areas, including but not limited to Greek Art, Roman Art, Ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern Art, Renaissance Art, Islamic Art, and Twentieth Century Art. As a writing discipline, the Minor in Art History develops the student’s critical analysis and communication skills.

Minor Requirements

A minimum of 15 credit hours is required for the minor in art history, in the following distribution.

• A maximum of three credit hours in ARH 4800 - Critical Studies in Art History and ARH 4930 - Art History: Selected Topics can be applied to the minor.

Total Minor Credit Hours: 15

Minor Core Credit Hours: 15

I. Art History Foundations (6 hours)

ARH 2050 - History of Visual Arts I Credit(s): 3
ARH 2051 - History of Visual Arts II Credit(s): 3

II. Specialized Art History Study (9 hours)

Three (3) 4000-level courses in Art History (3 hours each) from the following list:

ARH 4115 - Ancient Egyptian and Near Eastern Art Credit(s): 3
ARH 4130 - Greek Art Credit(s): 3
ARH 4151 - Roman Art Credit(s): 3
ARH 4200 - Medieval Art Credit(s): 3
ARH 4301 - Renaissance Art Credit(s): 3
ARH 4310 - Early Italian Renaissance Credit(s): 3
ARH 4312 - Late Italian Renaissance Credit(s): 3
ARH 4333 - Northern Renaissance Art Credit(s): 3
ARH 4350 - Baroque and Rococo Art Credit(s): 3
ARH 4430 - Nineteenth Century Art Credit(s): 3
ARH 4450 - Twentieth Century Art Credit(s): 3
ARH 4475C - Contemporary Issues in Art Credit(s): 3
ARH 4530 - Asian Art Credit(s): 3
ARH 4571 - Themes in Islamic Art and Architecture Credit(s): 3
ARH 4800 - Critical Studies in Art History Credit(s): 3
ARH 4890 - Paris Art History Credit(s): 3
ARH 4930 - Art History: Selected Topics Credit(s): 1-3

GPA Requirements

A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required for the minor.

Grading Requirements

Students must earn a “C” or better in their minor coursework.

Other Requirements

Studio Art majors (BA/BFA) and Graphic Arts majors may apply Art History courses required for their program toward an Art History minor. Per University guidelines, these students “must complete a minimum of 6 credits and two courses exclusive to the minor that will not count toward the student’s major or other minors. These credits/courses must be completed at USF and must be upper level courses.” Interested students in these programs should consult with their advisor to clarify expectations before declaring an Art History minor.

Advising Information

USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss course planning, degree progression, and career preparation.

For questions, Art-Advise@usf.edu

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