The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program is intended for students who plan to pursue studio art careers or graduate studies. The Major in Art in the Bachelor of Arts curriculum is a liberal arts program for students whose main interest is studying the visual arts in a broader educational context. Those who decide to do graduate work in the visual arts may be required to take additional undergraduate courses.
Art History is the study of art in relation to the time in which it was produced.
The major in Art History is designed for students who plan to study art history at the graduate level or who simply enjoy the subject for its own sake. Most careers in art history require graduate degrees. The department offers minors in Art and in Art History. No course may be counted toward both a major in Art and a minor in Art History, or vice versa. Studio Art courses, portfolios of class work must be submitted to the Department of Art and Art History for evaluation.