Art History, AA

Students majoring in art history are provided with a rigorous and rich foundation in the history of art, critically examining the importance of artistic traditions in the study of human cultures. Through a variety of historical periods, students learn to identify, analyze, and interpret works of art and architecture as they reflect not only individual achievement but also the political, social, religious, and economic interests of the society from which they emerge.

Complete all of the following core courses:

ARTH 4 INTRODUCTION TO ART THEORY 3 Units
ARTH 25 ART HISTORY SURVEY I: WESTERN 3 Units
ARTH 26 ART HISTORY SURVEY II: WESTERN 3 Units
ARTH 27 ART HISTORY SURVEY III: NON-WESTERN 3 Units

Complete a total of 9 units from the following courses:

ARTH 1 HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY 3 Units
ARTH 22 SURVEY OF ASIAN ART 3 Units
ARTH 23 AFRICA, OCEANIC, AND INDIGENOUS NORTH AMERICAN ART 3 Units
ARTH 24 ANCIENT ART 3 Units
ARTH 28 CONTEMPORARY ART HISTORY 3 Units
ARTH 29 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY ART 3 Units
ARTH 30 RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE ART 3 Units
ARTH 31 MEDIEVAL ART 3 Units
ARTH 32 HISTORY OF WORLD ARCHITECTURE 3 Units
ARTH 33 AMERICAN ART 3 units

Total Units Required: 21

To earn the associate degree:

See Earning an Associate Degree for associate degree graduation requirements.

To transfer:

Courses required for the associate degree major at IVC may not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. If you plan to transfer, consult a counselor to identify the courses needed for the major at your transfer school and to develop a plan that will best meet your goals. View more information about transfering at Transfer to a Four-Year Institution .

Third-party credentialing:

Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.

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