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Major Code: VA26
The major in art history, theory, and criticism is designed both for students who desire a broadly-based education in the humanities and for those who plan to pursue a career in an art-related profession. In both cases, the foundation for study is proficiency in the languages of artistic expression. Through the study of art history, students learn to treat works of art as manifestations of human belief, thought, and experience in Western and non-Western societies from prehistory to the present day. Courses in criticism review the theoretical approaches which are used to understand artistic achievement. By combining art historical and critical study, the program promotes in the student an awareness of the cultural traditions which have shaped his or her intellectual outlook and provides a framework for informed judgment on the crucial issues of meaning and expression in contemporary society. Majors are encouraged to take relevant courses in allied disciplines such as History, Communication, Anthropology, and Literature, and in such area programs as Classics and Italian Studies. In addition, students who plan to apply to graduate schools are strongly advised to develop proficiency in one or more foreign languages, as is dictated by their area of specialization.
LOWER DIVISION 5. UPPER DIVISION 13. TOTAL COURSES REQUIRED 18
ALL COURSES TAKEN FOR MAJOR REQUIREMENTS MUST BE TAKEN FOR A LETTER GRADE, AND ONLY GRADES OF C- OR BETTER WILL BE ACCEPTED. REFER TO COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FOR ENFORCED PREREQUISITES.
* Indicates Seminar
LOWER DIVISION
FOUNDATION LEVEL (5 Courses Required)
VIS 20 Introduction to Art History
VIS 22 Formations of Modern Art
VIS 23* Information Technologies in Art History
Choose one from:
VIS 21A Introduction to the Art of the Americas of Africa and Oceania
VIS 21B Introduction to Asian Art
Choose one from:
VIS 1, 2 OR 3 Introduction to Art-Making
VIS 60 Introduction to Digital Photography
VIS 70N Introduction to Media
NOTE: Students should attempt to complete VIS 23 by the end of sophomore year or the first time it is offered after declaring as a junior or transferring into the program.
UPPER DIVISION
GROUP I: Required Courses (2 Courses Required)
The following two courses are required of all art history and criticism majors:
VIS 111 Structure of Art
VIS 112* Art Historical Methods
NOTE: Majors should complete VIS 112 by the end of their junior year and are strongly advised to do so as soon as possible.
GROUP II: Distributional Requirement (6 Courses Required)
NOTE: Students must complete one from each area, A – F.
A. European Pre-Modern: Ancient and Medieval
VIS 120A Greek Art
VIS 120B Roman Art
VIS 120C Late Antique Art
VIS 120D Prehistoric Art
VIS 121AN The Idea of Medieval Art
VIS 121B Castles, Cathedrals and Cities
VIS 121D* The Illuminated Manuscript in the Middle Ages
VIS 128A Topics in Pre-Modern Art History
VIS 129A* Seminar in Pre-Modern Art History
B. European Early Modern: Renaissance and Baroque
VIS 122AN Renaissance Art
VIS 122CN Defining High Renaissance Art
VIS 122D Michelangelo
VIS 122F* Leonardo’s La Gioconda
VIS 123AN Between Spirit and Flesh: Northern Art of the Early Renaissance
VIS 123BN* Jan van Eyck
VIS 124AN Baroque Art
VIS 128B Topics in Early Modern Art History
VIS 129B* Seminar in Early Modern Art History
C. Modern and Contemporary
VIS 124BN Art and the Enlightenment
VIS 124CN Nineteenth Century Art
VIS 125A Twentieth Century Art
VIS 125BN Contemporary Art
VIS 125DN* Marcel Duchamp
VIS 125F Latin American Film
VIS 128C Topics in Modern Art History
VIS 129C* Seminar in Modern Art History
VIS 158 Histories of Photography
VIS 159/ICAM 150 History of Art and Technology
D. Arts of the Americas
VIS 126AN Pre-Columbian Art of Ancient Mexico and Central America
VIS 126BN The Art and Civilization of the Ancient Maya
VIS 126C* Problems in Mesoamerican Art History
VIS 126D* Problems in Ancient Maya Iconography and Inscriptions
VIS 126HN Pacific Coast American Indian Art
VIS 126I Southwest American Indian Art
VIS 126J African and Afro-American Art
VIS 126K Oceanic Art
VIS 126P Latin American Art: Modern to Postmodern (1890-1950)
VIS 126Q Latin American Art: Modern to Postmodern (1950-Present)
VIS 126R Latin American Photography
VIS 128D Topics in Art History of the Americas
VIS 129D* Seminar in Art History of the Americas
E. Arts of Asia
VIS 127B Arts of China
VIS 127C Arts of Modern China
VIS 127D* Early Chinese Painting
VIS 127E* Later Chinese Painting
VIS 127F* Japanese Buddhist Art
VIS 127G* 20th Century Chinese Art
VIS 127N 20th Century Art in China and Japan
VIS 127P Arts of Japan
VIS 127Q* Japanese Painting and Prints
VIS 128E Topics in Art History of Asia
VIS 129E* Seminar in Art History of Asia
F. Theory
VIS 113BN* History of Criticism II: Early Twentieth Century (1900-1950)
VIS 113CN* History of Criticism III: Contemporary (1950-Present)
VIS 117A* Narrative Structures
VIS 117B* Theories of Representation
VIS 117E* Problems in Ethnoaesthetics
VIS 117F* Theorizing the Americas
VIS 117G* Visual Theory and Practice since 1980
VIS 117H Constructing Gender in 5th Century BC Athens and 18th Century France
VIS 117I* Western and Non-Western Rituals and Ceremonies
VIS 128F Topics in Art Theory and Criticism
VIS 129F* Seminar in Art Theory and Criticism
Students must take at least three upper-division seminars in addition to VIS 112. These three additional seminars may come from any area and be taken in fulfillment of the distribution requirements or as open electives.
In accordance with standard university policy, the department requires that students take 2/3 of the upper-division courses in their major at UCSD. The distribution requirement must be fulfilled with courses taken at UCSD. Courses taken abroad or at other US institutions do not count towards, and will not be substituted for, the 6 course distribution requirement.
GROUP III: Electives (5 Upper-Division Courses Required)
At least three of these must be courses in Art History or Theory. For the remaining two courses, choose from the following:
• Any upper-division art history course(s) in history or theory
• Any upper-division course(s) in media history and criticism
• Upper-division courses in studio or media production
• Two, 2-unit Curatorial Practices Workshop courses (VIS128P) count as one course towards the fulfillment of an elective
• One upper-division course in a related department or program such as Anthropology, History, Literature, Critical Gender Studies (with permission of art history faculty advisor).
Honors Program in Art History
VIS 129G* Art History Honors Seminar
VIS 129H* Art History Honors Directed Group Study
The completion of both the Art History Honors Seminar and the Art History Honors Directed Group Study counts as one course towards the fulfillment of the Group III: Elective Requirement.
Students who meet the criteria may, with permission of the art history faculty advisor or the Art History Honors Seminar instructor, enroll in the Art History Honors Program during the last quarter of their junior year or as a senior. This program is open to juniors and seniors who meet eligibility requirements. Please consult with the departmental advisor for these requirements.
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