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Art History

• MAJOR PROGRAM IN ART HISTORY
• MINOR PROGRAM IN ART HISTORY

Because art is perceived through the eyes and other senses as well as through the intellect, art history courses use slides, films, videos, and direct viewing of art works in galleries and museums and in the cities. Although some of the courses reflect a traditional structuring of art history by time periods, instructors often use new methodologies to explain the work within these periods.

Art history courses at the A-level and B-level are normally open to all students. In addition to the practice in critical thinking and writing provided by all Humanities disciplines, these courses offer basic information about painting, sculpture, architecture, and other arts, and a chance to improve perceptual awareness.

MAJOR PROGRAM IN ART HISTORY

Students must complete seven full credits as follows:

1. VPAA05H plus one-half credit at the A-level in art history.
2. Four full credits from the series VPHB40-VPHB59. Students may substitute one full credit from VPA or another discipline (such as VPAB05H or PHLB03H), with the Supervisor's approval.
3. Two full credits in art history at the C- / D- level (or at the 300-/400-level on the St. George campus).

MINOR PROGRAM IN ART HISTORY

Students must complete four full credits from the courses below as follows:

1. VPAA05H plus one half credit at the A-level in art history.
2. Two full credits from the series VPHB40-VPHB59.
3. One full credit in art history at the C- or D-level, chosen in consultation with the Supervisor.

Courses which may fulfill the requirements of the Program:

VPAA05H	Collaborations in the Visual and Performing Art
VPAB09H	Dialogues in the Diaspora
And any course in VPH