BA, Art History
(NON-STUDIO)
Division: Art History and Contemporary
Culture/Foundation
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Program: Major in Art History
Program Length: 4 years (see Degree Requirements)
Campus: Fountain Campus
Program Entry
Students are admitted to the Major in Art History (Non-Studio) after completing 30 LAS credits at another accredited university or college with a “C” or above and declaring their intention to major in art history (non-studio). Students may transfer a maximum of 75 credits.
Program Requirements
| Completion of Foundation Year 1. 30 Credits of 1000-level courses including: | |
| FNDN 1010 Intro to Studio practice | (3-credits) |
| FNDN 1100 Foundation Drawing I | (3-credits) |
| FNDN 1200 Intro to Visual Culture | (3-credits) |
| FNDN 1800 Writing for the Arts | (3-credits) |
| Years 2-4. Courses Required: | |
| AHIS 2010 Survey of 19th C Art | (3-credits) |
| AHIS 2020 Survey of 20th C Art | (3-credits) |
| AHIS XXXX (3 credits of Ancient Art) | |
| AHIS XXXX (3 credits of Medieval Art) | |
| AHIS 27XX (3 credits of Renaissance/Baroque Art) | |
| AHIS 3XXX (3 credits of Canadian Art) | |
| AHIS XXXX (3 credits of Indigenous Art) | |
| AHIS 3600 Introduction to Art Theory and Criticism | (3-credits) |
| Elective/Open Credits: | |
| AHIS/FHIS 2XXX or above | (3-credits) |
| AHIS/FHIS 3XXX or above | (9-credits) |
| AHIS/FHIS 4XXX or above | (6-credits) |
| ENGL XXXX | (3-credits) |
| LASC (liberal arts and science) XXXX | (15-credits) |
| 2000 Level Studio 2XXX | (6-credits) |
| Open credits | (24-credits) |
Please visit the Academic Calendar for a description of all courses available during your undergraduate studies.
Available Minors
There are many minors to complement your art history (non-studio) major, including ceramics, drawing, fashion, film studies, illustration, jewellery design and metalsmithing, print/paper/book, textiles and journalism.
Faculty
Faculty members are accomplished artists, scholars, educators and leaders in their craft. Dr. Marilyn McKay is the Art History and Contemporary Culture Division Chair. For a list of full faculty, click the button below.
Dr. Marylin McKay
Division Chair