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- Art and Art History Major, Art History Emphasis
This information is part of the Colgate University catalog, 2023-24.
Major Requirements
A student who completes the major requirements earns a degree in art and art history.
Required Courses
- Five ARTS classes (art history) at the 100, 200, or 300 levels. Maximum one at the 100 level. At least one at the 300 level. Non-studio ARTS (architecture) classes may also count toward these (ARTS 105, ARTS 220, ARTS 244, ARTS 245, ARTS 273, ARTS 275, ARTS 277, etc.).
- Two ARTS classes (studio art)
- Two electives: any choice or combination of additional art history courses, studio courses, transfer credits in art history, studio art or architecture from an approved university/study abroad program. An additional option for the electives is one or two courses from another Colgate department. In order for extra-departmental Colgate courses to count as an art history elective, the student must a) demonstrate the relevance of the course(s) to their learning trajectory in art history; b) obtain prior approval from their adviser and the department chair; and c) take the course(s) prior to their senior year.
- ARTS 475 - Senior Project: Art History , to be taken in the fall of the senior year.
- ARTS 499 - Senior Project Intensive may be taken as an optional eleventh class in the major.
GPA Requirement
A GPA of C (2.00) in combined studio courses and art history courses is required of all majors. Only one course below a C– will be accepted for the major.