The School of Art & Design offers the bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree for students who wish to pursue a liberal arts education. They may select a concentration in studio or in art history. The B.A. program in Studio covers a range of art courses and a studio concentration. Art History is a liberal arts program devoted to preparing future scholars and curators.
What does it cost?
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How long will it take?
120 semester hours of undergraduate coursework must be completed
Where will I take classes?
Application Timeline View Admissions Requirements
Georgia State’s priority deadline for undergraduate degrees is March 1. Final fall semester deadline is June 1, and spring semester deadline is December 1. Prospective B.F.A. students enter the Art & Design School as a general major and apply for a concentration sophomore year with a portfolio.
Art History, B.A. in Art
The Georgia State University undergraduate Art History program approaches visual culture from an international perspective and features the history of the art of Africa, Europe, and North and South America. To prime students for a career in the 21st century, the school offers a full historical spectrum, engaging you in cross-disciplinary methods of analysis and evaluation. Study-abroad programs, internships and research assistantships offer additional opportunities for you to gain expertise in the field. The program prepares you for graduate work and professions in museums, galleries, non-profits, art consultancies and publishing.
The program emphasizes the study of visual art in relation to the historical and cultural contexts in which it was created. Students learn interdisciplinary methods of analysis and develop research, writing, formal analysis and critical thinking skills. Coursework takes the form of lower-level surveys of Western and non-Western art, higher-level specialized lecture classes and Introduction to Art Historical Methodology a seminar on Art Historical Methods and Research. The Art History program offers a variety of classes on a rotating basis, including courses in Ancient Roman Art, Medieval Art, Early Modern (Renaissance) Art, 18th and 19th-Century European Art, Latin American Art, Modern and Contemporary American and European Art, African Art and Contemporary African Art.
Program Highlights
Program Details
ART HISTORY
9 credits World Language
9 credits Art History Surveys
27 credits upper-level Art History
3 credits Art Studio elective
30 credits minor/elective courses
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More information on Georgia State’s undergraduate tuition can be found on the Student Financial Services website.
Once in the program, Ernest G. Welch students are eligible for merit-based scholarships, nominated by the faculty. New area awards and scholarships are announced every Spring semester.
Goals and outcomes upon completion of a B.A. in Art History include:
- Emphasizing the study of visual art in relation to the historical and cultural contexts in which it was created.
- Training in different time periods and geographical areas of art history, while also gaining depth of knowledge in a particular specialization.
- Providing a foundation for individuals who wish to pursue careers in museums, galleries, and writing as well as undertake masters and doctoral studies in Art History.
- Establishing a network with local arts organizations and museums.
Description
Careers
The undergraduate programs at the Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design prepare students for competitive careers in contemporary art, art education, design and art entrepreneurship. Highlights include one-on-one mentorship with an internationally acclaimed faculty, access to art institutions and creative publications, networking with high-profile artists, scholars and businesses, participation in conferences and internships.
The program leads students to career paths such as graphic, interior and Web designers, multimedia artists, curators, gallery directors, museum and non-profit arts managers, art administrators, K-12 art teachers, art educators, art historians and writers, creative directors at advertising and marketing firms, props and set design fabricators, and art appraisers, among others.
Contacts
Undergraduate Coordinator
Tim Flowers
[email protected]
Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design
10 Peachtree Center Avenue SE
117 Art & Humanities Bldg.
Atlanta, GA 30303
35 Broad St., 4th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
The information shared provides an overview of Georgia State’s offerings. For details on admissions requirements, tuition, courses and more, refer to the university catalogs.