Art history is the study of art throughout the ages. The purpose of this type of history is to not only understand and appreciate certain pieces of art, but also the artists that created them. An art historian studies the different types and styles of art and artists throughout history and is often in a position to help others understand art better as well.
Some art historians also try to preserve and restore pieces of art that have been damaged. Performing these duties often requires artistic abilities since they will need to recreate these pieces. Generally, a degree in art history will often help you secure employment in museums or art galleries. These types of organizations will often hire art history majors to obtain pieces of art and arrange exhibits.
Some other possible careers for art history majors include university professors, archivists, museum registrars, museum technicians, preservationists, and art restorers.
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ENG121ENG1021 |
English Composition I:GT-CO1 | 3 | |
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Emphasizes planning, writing, and editing/revisions of compositions, coupled with development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0) |
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ENG122ENG1022 |
English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 | |
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Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO2 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021 or ENG1031 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0) |
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Take two GT courses from AH1, AH2, AH3 or AH4 categories, except for the courses under Program Requirements.
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ART111ART1111 |
Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 | 3 | |
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Provides the knowledge base to understand the visual arts, especially as related to Western Culture. Surveys the visual arts from the Ancient through Medieval Periods. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. (3-0) |
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ART112ART1112 |
Art History Renaissance to 1900: GT-AH1 | 3 | |
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Provides the knowledge base to understand the visual arts, especially as related to Western Culture. Surveys the visual arts from the Renaissance to 1900. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. (3-0) |
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ART121ART1201 |
Drawing I | 3 | |
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Investigates the various approaches and media that students need to develop drawing skills and visual perception. (0-6) |
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ART131ART1002 |
Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 | |
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Examines the basic elements of design, visual perception, and artistic form and composition as they relate to two-dimensional media. (0-6) |
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ART132ART1003 |
3-D Design | 3 | |
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Introduces the fundamentals of three-dimensional design, form and space. This course applies the elements and principles of design to three-dimensional problems. (0-6) |
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ART207ART1113 |
Art History 1900 to Present: GT-AH1 | 3 | |
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Introduces the concepts necessary to understand modern visual art, with an emphasis on world art of the 20th century. This course surveys world art of the 20th century, including Modernism to Post-Modernism. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. (3-0) |
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Consult with a Northeastern Advisor and select the elective credits needed based on the specific articulation agreement and transfer institution requirements. The list of approved electives can be found on the Approved A.A.-A.S. Electives page.
