2020-2021
Bachelor of Arts: Art History
VCU
Community college:
Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts (Reynolds 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
Reynolds Community College (program specific pathway) (Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts)
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Explore
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Attend Reynolds Orientation (SOAR).
- Register for SDV 100.
- Use Navigate to schedule an appointment with your advisor.
- Be prepared for academic challenges in your classes. Use tutoring resources to get ahead.
- Start your math sequence and pass ENG 111-112.
- Cultivate relationships with your professors.
- Apply to the Reynolds 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.
- Review the Art History department website for course requirements and possible connections with faculty and peers.
DEVELOP CULTURAL AGILITY
- Attend cultural events at community college and/or VCU and celebrate diversity.
- 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 Virginia Wizard.
- Explore the community college’s iGrad’s Job Genius Search Engine to look into building a career and financial future.
- Build a LinkedIn profile.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- Take a career assessment through the Virginia Wizard.
- Assess your preparation for a career by completing a Gap Analysis.
- Practice independent living skills (such as money management, self-care, time management, and personal responsibility).
- Familiarize yourself with the Career Services offered at Community College and VCU and explore Career Pathways on VCU Career Services’ Website.
Experience
MAXIMIZE COURSE AND DEGREE PLANNING
- Meet with your academic advisor.
- Be prepared for academic challenges in your classes. Use tutoring resources to get ahead.
- Research scholarship opportunities and 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
- Visit the VCU campus and attend a transfer admission session.
- Research housing for next year.
- 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 VCU cultural events, including the monthly Global Café, VCU Diversity Scholars in Research week, or Department of Art History related events.
EXPLORE CAREERS AND DEVELOP ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Find out about VCU REAL.
- Attend Career & Internship Fairs at community college or VCU to explore your interests.
- Plan to complete at least two internships (job experiences) before your senior year of college.
- Create a draft resume and bring it to career services advisor or workshop for review.
PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
- 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.
- 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.
- Take advantage of free Financial Aid counseling.
Recommended courses
2020-2021
Bachelor of Arts: Art History
Reynolds 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 |
| History | Western Civilization or World History (select 1): HIS 101, 102, 111, 112 | HIST | 3 | General education |
| MTH 154 | Quantitative Reasoning | MATH 131 | 3 | General education |
| HLT/PED | Personal Wellness Elective | VCU equivalent | 1 | Elective |
| Foreign Language | Foreign Language (101-level): French, German, Italian or Spanish | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | UNIV 200 | 3 | General education |
| History | U.S. History (select 1): HIS 121, 122 | HIST | 3 | General education |
| MTH 245 | Statistics I | STAT 210 | 3 | General education |
| ITE 115 | Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts | INFO 160, 161, 162 | 3 | Elective |
| Foreign Language | Foreign Language (102-level): French, German, Italian or Spanish | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
| ENG | Any 200-level ENG literature course (select 1): ENG 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 252 | ENGL | 3 | General education |
| Laboratory Science | Select 1: BIO 101, 107, CHM 101, GOL 105, PHY 201 | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | ART 101 History & Appreciation of Art I | ARTH 103 | 3 | Major |
| Foreign Language | Foreign Language (201-level): French, German, Italian or Spanish | VCU equivalent | 3 | Major |
| ENG | 200-level ENG literature course (select 1): ENG 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 252 | ENGL | 3 | General education |
| Laboratory Science | Laboratory Science (select 1): BIO 101, 102, 107, CHM 101, GOL 105, PHY 201 | VCU equivalent | 4 | General education |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | ART 102 History & Appreciation of Art II | ARTH 104 | 3 | Major |
| Foreign Language | Foreign Language (202-level): French, German, Italian or Spanish | VCU equivalent | 3 | Major |
| Reynolds credits transferred to VCU | 60 | |||
| Course | Title | Credits | Requirements |
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| HIST | 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 Studio | 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) Note: Students must complete a minimum of 45 upper-level credits to graduate from VCU. | 6 | Major |
| Credits completed at VCU | 60 | ||
| Bachelor's degree total | 120 | ||