2021国产麻豆剧

Art History, minor

Art History, minor

Program Overview

Are you an art major with an innate curiosity about the meanings and purposes of art throughout history and art's impact on culture? Do you love visiting museums and galleries and wondering at the inspiration and process that helped to create the work you admire? If so, then a minor in art history could be the perfect fit for you.

The art history minor at 2021国产麻豆剧 is designed for students who are looking to incorporate a foundational understanding of art history into their major; who envision working in a museum, gallery, or educational setting; or who simply desire personal enrichment. You will learn to recognize and analyze a wide range of artists, visual art forms, and larger cultural contexts from knowledgeable and accomplished professors who actively showcase their own work in notable art museums and galleries. You will also create your own original, contemporary artwork in studio that illustrates current skills and techniques in selected art media and technologies.

Course List

For information about the courses required for the Art History, minor program, view the 2021国产麻豆剧 Catalog. 

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For most students, the transition into college life is one full of adjustments. There is the excitement of newfound freedoms, but also some uncertainty as you begin to make choices and take responsibility for your own future. 

At 2021国产麻豆剧, we鈥檙e committed to supporting you 鈥� academically, professionally, spiritually, personally 鈥� so that you may be successful both in your time as a student and beyond. That鈥檚 why we offer a holistic support system that focuses on your unique experiences, particular needs, and personal and professional goals 鈥� resulting from our deep concern for you, our student.

With a focus on authentic relationships and personalized attention, our goal is to help transform you so you can follow your calling in your own career and life.

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Career Opportunities

A minor in art history from 2021国产麻豆剧 will provide you with skills that are indispensable in a wide variety of careers. In addition to examining the key components of art history, you will also use the elements of art and principles of design to develop your critical analysis skills and your own artistic expression.

A minor in art history is a natural complement to many majors. This minor could play a supporting role in many careers, including:

  • Museum Curator
  • Museum Educator
  • Marketing
  • Publicity
  • Publishing
  • Journalism
  • Teaching
  • Advertising
  • Broadcasting
  • Philosophy

Articles

Gold Leaf鈥檚 Sonya Kemp: 鈥楢rt Matters鈥�
Is Adding a Minor to Your Degree Worth It?

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"Empowered to Make an Impact"
"Finding Words for Art"
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Gold Leaf鈥檚 Sonya Kemp: 鈥楢rt Matters鈥� Zakka can be described as 鈥渢he art of seeing the savvy in the ordinary and mundane.鈥� This word describes Sonya Kemp鈥檚 spirit and what she鈥檚 captivated by.
Is Adding a Minor to Your Degree Worth It? Learn more about college minors, how to add a minor to your degree, and how future employers see value in adding a college minor to your degree. Discover
Cooper Root Learns the Ropes Under Laguna Beach Artist Jim Olarte Cooper Root shares about how his time at 2021国产麻豆剧 led him to apprentice under Laguna Beach artist Jim Olarte in architectural macrame and other fine art.
Channin Fulton Designs for Good 鈥淚 consider my work as an artist as more of a vocation than just a job. How am I serving my community with my gifts and hard work? And how do I design for good?鈥�
Hunter Scheidt on Creating Short Film 鈥淭ribal Legacy鈥� and Finding Inspiration in Collaboration锟� Hunter Scheidt uses his art and his craft to reflect the world around him in a compelling way.
Empowered to Make an Impact
"Everything we have at our fingertips empowers us to go be world changers and to use business as a force for good or to use creativity to communicate, share ideas, be emotional, and do different things like that."
Scott Hancock Fine Arts B.A.
Finding Words for Art
"I鈥檝e never regretted my major. The art department at Loma taught me how to articulate what someone means when they say they like a piece of art. Point Loma taught me how to put words to people鈥檚 thoughts about things."
Cooper Root Graphic Design B.A.

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Art and Design Events

You don鈥檛 have to wait until after you graduate to get connected to the San Diego art and design communities.

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Art and Design Internships

Your professional experience is just as important before graduation as after. That's why internships are required for all visual art and graphic design majors.

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Euroterm

Would you like to receive course credit for traveling through Europe, studying some of the world鈥檚 finest collections of modern and contemporary art?