2020-2021
Bachelor of Arts: Art History
VCU
Community college:
Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts (Brightpoint Community College (program-specific pathway))
Associate degree
Program description
The Department of Art History offers programs that acquaint students with the humanistic discipline of art historical inquiry. While providing students with the opportunity for a broad education on the liberal arts and humanities, the department also emphasizes a close bond with the studio and performing arts and end enjoys a close relationship with the other departments in the School of the Arts.
The department offers a broad-based education in the humanistic discipline of art history at the baccalaureate, masters’ and doctoral levels.
Overseas studies are available through university-sponsored programs abroad in Europe and Asia.
Career opportunities
This curriculum provides students the best possible background for future graduate work in art history. Additionally, the study of art history prepares students with highly sought after skills in writing and communication, problem solving, critical thinking, creative expression, cultural awareness, independent thought, organization and research, and advocacy. Current students take advantage of multiple internship opportunities in Richmond’s vibrant art community to gain practical experience, and alumni of the program may hold positions in the public and private art worlds, government, nonprofits, and businesses, depending upon their interests and expertise.
Bachelor-level job titles
- Art Gallery Associate
- Creative Writer
- Education Director
- Exhibit Designer
- Fundraising Manager
- Museum Educator
- Recreation Manager
Graduate and professional level job titles
- Art Economist
- College Professor
- Museum Director
- Publishing Manager
Contact information
Telephone: (804) 827-1349
Email: transferinfo@vcu.edu
VCCS Transfer Planning Checklist
Telephone: (804) 828-1222 or (800) 841-3638
Email: ugrad@vcu.edu
Apply Here.
Guaranteed transfer admission requirements
Completion of associate degree
Minimum GPA of 2.5
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better
Degree requirements in Bulletin
Plan of study in Bulletin
Requirements
Highest level of math required
- MATH 131
Science required
- Core only
Foreign language requirements
- Yes
Additional tuition/fees
- Yes
GPA requirements (to progress/graduate in the major)
- 3.0
Transfer major map
2020-2021
Bachelor of Arts: Art History
Brightpoint Community College (program-specific pathway) (Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts)
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Explore
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Attend Tyler Orientation.
- Log into Navigate and view its features to help you on your pathway.
- Register for SDV course.
- Be prepared for academic challenges in your ENG and MTH classes. Visit the Academic Resource Center on either campus.
- Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor each semester and cultivate relationships with your professors.
- Apply to the John Tyler Pathways Program.
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- Get involved with student clubs and organizations.
- Volunteer for service learning or community service projects.
- Learn about the transfer admission process for VCU.
- Explore the Art History department website to become familiar with the B.A. degree.
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Attend diversity-focused events on campus or in your community.
- Identify a mentor in a diversity organization.
- Attend VCU’s annual Intercultural Festival or another community intercultural event.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Browse careers related to art history through the career coach.
- Explore the community college’s iGrad Job Genius Search Engine to look into building a career and financial future.
- Build a LinkedIn profile.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Use the career coach to take a career assessment.
- Assess your preparation for a career by completing a Gap Analysis.
- Familiarize yourself with the Career Services offered at Community College and VCU and explore Career Pathways on VCU Career Services’ Website.
- Practice independent living skills (such as money management, self-care, time management, and personal responsibility).
- Understand how you will fund your education. Take advantage of free Financial Aid counseling.
Experience
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Meet with your academic advisor.
- Use Navigate to remain on your pathway.
- Be prepared for academic challenges in your classes. Visit the Academic Resource Center on either campus.
- Explore your eligibility for the Two-Year College Transfer Grant.
- Explore the Art History department website to become familiar with the B.A. degree.
GET CONNECTED WITH YOUR COMMUNITY
- Take service-learning classes or volunteer to address a current issue through ConnectVA or HandsOnRVA.
- Visit the VCU campus and attend a transfer admission session.
- Attend a talk or other event sponsored by the Art History Department.
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Learn about short-term, semester and year-long study abroad options.
- Consider learning a second foreign language to open doors to international organizations and future study.
- Attend diversity-focused events on campus and in your community (i.e. international festival).
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Find out about VCU REAL.
- Attend Career & Internship Fairs at community college or VCU to explore your interests.
- Create, upload and update your resume to the College Central Network.
- Plan to complete at least two internships (job experiences) before your senior year of college.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Consider who you would like to have serve as professional and academic references for future letters of recommendation.
- Use the cost calculator to estimate your tuition/fees as an upperclassman at VCU.
- Conduct informational interviews or shadow someone in a field of career interest.
- Using LinkedIn, connect to at least 10 people. Check out the VCU alumni page in My Network.
- Take advantage of free Financial Aid counseling.
Recommended courses
2020-2021
Bachelor of Arts: Art History
Brightpoint Community College (program-specific pathway) (Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts)
| Course | Title | Equivalent course | Credits | Requirements |
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| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | UNIV 101 | 1 | Elective |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I Note: students with credit for AP English Language and Composition will only receive credit for UNIV 111 at VCU and should take ENG 112 to fulfill the VCU composition requirement. | UNIV 111-112 | 3 | General education |
| MTH 154 | Quantitative Reasoning | MATH 131 | 3 | General education |
| Foreign Language | Foreign Language (101-level): French, German, Italian or Spanish (students who completed 3 years of same language in high school can choose a transfer elective) | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
| CST 100 or CST 110 | Public Speaking or Introduction to Communication | SPCH 121 | 3 | Elective |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | UNIV 200 | 3 | General education |
| Foreign Language | Foreign Language (102-level): French, German, Italian or Spanish (students who completed 3 years of same language in high school can choose a transfer elective) | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
| ART 101 | History and Appreciation of Art I | ARTH 103 | 3 | Major |
| History elective | Select 1: HIS 111, 112, 121, 122 | HIST | 3 | General education |
| Social/Behavioral | Social/Behavioral Science (select 1): PSY 200, SOC 200, SOC 211 (PSY 230 will be accepted if Associate degree is completed) | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| Foreign Language | Foreign Language (201-level): French, German, Italian or Spanish | VCU equivalent | 3 | Major |
| Laboratory Science | Laboratory Science (select 1): BIO 101, CHM 101, CHM 111, PHY 101, PHY 201 (ENV 121 will be accepted if Associate degree is completed) | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
| History elective | Select 1: HIS 111, 112, 121, 122 | HIST | 3 | General education |
| ENG | Any 200-level ENG literature course (select 1): ENG 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 252 | ENGL | 3 | General education |
| Philosophy/Religion | Philosophy/Religion elective (select 1): PHI 101, 220, REL 100, 230 | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| Foreign Language | Foreign Language (202-level): French, German, Italian or Spanish | VCU equivalent | 3 | Major |
| Laboratory Science | Laboratory Science (select 1): BIO 101, 102, CHM 101, CHM 112, PHY 101, PHY 202 (ENV 121 will be accepted if Associate degree is completed) | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
| Cultural Understanding & Civic Engagement | Select 1: REL 230, PLS 135, GEO 210, PLS 241 | VCU equivalent | 3 | General education |
| ITE 115 | Introduction to Computer Applications or transfer elective | INFO 160, 161, 162 | 3 | Elective |
| Transfer elective | ART 102 History and Appreciation of Art II | ARTH 104 | 3 | Major |
| John Tyler credits transferred to VCU | 62 | |||
| Course | Title | Credits | Requirements |
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| History | Select 12 credits of upper-level (300-level) history | 12 | Major |
| Humanities | Select 9 credits of upper-level (300-level) humanities (from AFAM, ANTH, RELS, GSWS, ENGL, PHIL, WRLD) | 9 | Major |
| Fine arts studios | Select 3 credits of fine arts studio (from CRAF, SCPT, PAPR or PHTO) | 3 | Major |
| ARTH 292 | Writing for Art History | 3 | Major |
| ARTH 390 | Art Historical Methods | 3 | Major |
| ARTH 490 | Senior Seminar in Art History ( Capstone) | 3 | Major |
| ARTH | Cluster A (select two courses; see VCU advisor for course options) | 6 | Major |
| ARTH | Cluster B (select three courses; see VCU advisor for course options) | 9 | Major |
| ARTH | Cluster C (select two courses; see VCU advisor for course options) | 6 | Major |
| ARTH | Unrestricted ARTH electives (select any two additional ARTH courses) | 6 | Major |
| Credits completed at VCU | 60 | ||
| Bachelor's degree total | 122 | ||