Art History Minor
For Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
The Art History Minor equips students with foundational knowledge in art history and theory, as well as skills in visual analysis, critical analysis, research methodologies, academic writing, and writing for an arts audience. For students currently enrolled in a practice-based discipline (such as Studio Arts, Design, Theatre,), the Minor offers greater understanding of the historical, social, political, and cultural precedents of contemporary art. For those coming from other disciplines, like the Faculty of Arts and Science, the Minor enables a deepened consideration of the role of visual culture within their Major degree.
The Minor in Art History is 18 senior-level credits, with a minimum of nine credits at the 300 or 400 level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Requirements | ||
| Choose 15 to 18 credits from the following: | 15-18 | |
| History of Photography | ||
| The Visual Culture of Modernity: Fin-de-siècle to Mid-Twentieth Century | ||
| Gender and Sexuality in Art | ||
| Late Modern and Postmodern Art | ||
| Introduction to Contemporary Art | ||
| Special Topics in the History of Art I | ||
| North American Indigenous Art History | ||
| Theory in Contemporary Art | ||
| Curatorial Studies | ||
| Thinking Photography | ||
| History of Interdisciplinary Arts | ||
| Special Topics in the History of Art II | ||
| First Nation, Metis, Inuit Art Histories | ||
| Indigenous Art Theories & Methods | ||
| Art in the Public Sphere | ||
| Minor Options | ||
| Students may count a maximum of 3 credits from the following list of courses toward the 18 credits required for this Minor: | 0-3 | |
| History of Modern Design and Material Culture | ||
| The Arts in Culture | ||
| Cultural Theory | ||
| Ancient Art and Architecture | ||
| Aesthetics | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Art History Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the formal components of works of art (such as colour, line, space and mass, scale, composition, etc.) as they relate to specific time periods and art movements
- Examine artworks, artists, and art movements in relation to the social, cultural, political, economic and historical contexts from which they emerged
- Identify and analyze primary and secondary research sources to examine works of art
- Interpret exhibition design, installation details, and curatorial discourses to explore the contexts in which art is presented
- Develop written and oral arguments about artworks, artists, and art movements
- Ask critical questions about works of art and the contemporary world
- Recognize the role that art can play in social and political transformation