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College of Liberal Arts
Department of Art and Art History
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
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1st year
Fall Semester
ART 1300 (Rather Than UNIV)
ART 1309 OR 1310
ART 1309, 1310, OR 1317
ENGL 1301
MATH 1301 OR 1302
Spring Semester
ART 3300
ART 1309, 1310, OR 1317
ENGL 1302
MATH 1308
UPPER-LEVEL ART HISTORY
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 30
2nd year
Fall Semester
POLS 2311
HIST 1301
LANGUAGE 1441
UPPER-LEVEL ART HISTORY
UPPER-LEVEL ART HISTORY
Spring Semester
POLS 2312
HIST 1302
LANGUAGE 1442
UPPER-LEVEL ART HISTORY
UPPER-LEVEL ART HISTORY
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 32
3rd year
Fall Semester
SOCI/BEH SCI
ART STUDIO ELECTIVE
SCIENCE
MINOR
UPPER-LEVEL ART HISTORY
Spring Semester
ELECTIVE
SCIENCE
MINOR
UPPER-LEVEL ART HISTORY
UPPER-LEVEL HISTORY
Summer (Optional)
HOURS 30
4th year
Fall Semester
LANG,PHIL, CULT
MINOR
MINOR
UPPER-LEVEL ART HISTORY
UPPER-LEVEL ART HISTORY
Spring Semester
ART 4100
CORE
MINOR
MINOR
UPPER-LEVEL ART HISTORY
HOURS 28
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120
College of Liberal Arts 502 South Cooper St. #335,Box #19089 P: 817.272.2891 IF: 817.272.2805 I uta.edu/art
DESIGN YOUR JOURNEY
College of Liberal Arts - Department of Art & Art History
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
Beginning the Journey
EDUCATE
Review CORE and art history foundation degree requirements
Make sure to take the Methods in Art History course as early as possible to begin sharpening critical research and writing skills
Begin considering a minor focus based on your related interests
Consider free tutoring at the IDEAS Center (2nd floor of Central Library)
Take advantage of the resources offered in the Visual Resource Commons and Libraries
ENGAGE
Join the Art History Student Union (student association)
View the public art collections around campus
Attend lectures related to art and art history on campus and beyond
Visit Dallas-Fort Worth art museums/galleries and participate in events
Engage with objects of art first-hand by taking a Museum Studies course
EXCEL
Work toward a GPA of 3.5+ and being on the Honor Roll
Consider joining the Honor's College
Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and speak with them about on-campus and summer job opportunities
Become a better writer and use the Writing Center
Present your research at the Art History Student Union symposium
Trailblazing the Path
EDUCATE
Attend Advisathon
Start building relationships with the art history faculty (who will write recommendation letters later) to discuss research opportunities and your specific interests
Take the advanced art history courses that relate to your interests and ensure you have a broad range of knowledge
Visit the UTA Study Abroad Office for international opportunities or inquire within the Art and Art History Department
ENGAGE
Visit UTA Libraries Special Collections to engage with the archival materials present on campus
Attend public lectures by international scholars hosted on campus (Visiting Artist, Maverick Speaker, Women's History Month, Black History Month, Termini lectures, etc.)
Visit centers and interdisciplinary programs on campus to learn more (Center for African American Studies, Center for Mexican American Studies, Center for Service Learning, Pre-Law, Women & Gender Studies, Medical Humanities, etc.)
Take a service learning course
EXCEL
Complete an internship either on campus or at a local museum to gain professional experience
Attend an academic conference related to your interests (College Art Conference or a conference focused on a topic/region of study)
Volunteer with local art-based organizations such as the Fort Worth Community Arts Center
Become an Art Student Ambassador
Become president or a board member of the Art History Student Union
Destination Graduation
EDUCATE
Audit your degree plan to solidify all coursework and ensure you complete all requirements
Apply for graduation on time
Become a tutor for your peers
Apply for graduate school
Prepare for senior presentation (which requires you to submit at least three major research papers)
ENGAGE
Attend the senior award ceremony (art history seniors are eligible for awards)
Attend the AcCOLAdes ceremony
Be nominated for an award based on your accomplishments in the program
Participate in on-campus interviews mock interviews. etc.
Seek letters of recommendation from art history faculty in a timely manner
EXCEL
Win an award
Attend an alumni networking event
Apply for an internship beyond DFW (recent UTA art history grads have secured prestigious internships at the Getty and the Smithsonian!)
Present your own research at an academic conference
Take a grant writing or proposal writing workshop
Develop CV or resume in class or with faculty
Visit the Career Development Center
Submit a presentation to the CoLA Spotlight student symposium
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Internships
MavMentors
Conferences, Residencies, Fellowships
Career Center & Job Fairs
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT
Study Abroad
Global Mavericks Program
International Week
Language Exchange Program
Lectures
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Leadership Institute
Leadership Minor
Student Governance
Student Organizations
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Alternative Break Trips
Service Learning Courses
Service Learning Showcase
UTA Volunteers
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Independent Study with Faculty to Conduct Research and Research Paper in Upper-Level Courses
CoLA Spotlight
Find your career
What career options do I have with this major?
Antiques Dealer
Exhibitions Curator
Art Consultant
Gallery Director
Art Dealer
Museum Curator
Art Law & Law Enforcement
Teacher*
Art Librarian
Conservator
Collections Manager
Curator
Education Curator
*Career options that require more education, certifications, expertise, etc.
Workforce Skills
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.
Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.
Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
Career Readiness
Aesthetic Sensibility
Attention to Detail
Communication
Competencies in Oral and Written Communication
Conceptual Development
Critical Assessment
Cross-Cultural and Interpersonal Skills
Design Knowledge
Historical/Current Knowledge of Processes/Issues Related to Filmmaking Research
Mathematics
Observation
Presentation
Problem Solving
Rigorous Research Skills
Synthesis of Range of Art
Take Action
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities; engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers
Meet with a career consultant
Network with employers
Discover internships and co-ops
Apply for on-campus employment
Join Handshake, our career services platform
Participate in career development programs
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