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Chair: John Hanna

Degrees Offered

1. Bachelor of Arts in Art History
2. Bachelor of Arts-All-Level Teacher Certification
3. Bachelor of Fine Arts with studio concentrations in:
   • Graphic Communications
   • Interior Design
   • Painting
   • Photography
   • Sculpture
4. Master of Fine Arts with studio concentrations in:
   • Graphic Communications
   • Interior Design
   • Painting
   • Photography
   • Sculpture

For information on admission to the graduate program, degree requirements, and course listing, contact the director of graduate studies in the Department of Art and refer to the Graduate and Professional Studiescatalog.

Degrees and Concentrations

Although priority is given to art majors, students majoring in other departments at the university may enroll in any 1000 level studio course offered by the department, depending upon availability. Upon completion of any four 1000 level studio courses students may enroll in any 3000 related arts level studio courses for which they have completed the fundamentals courses. Art history courses at the 1000 level are open to all students.

Transfer students who plan to major in art or who are interested in taking a studio art course should, upon learning of their admission to the University of Houston, confer with the department. A portfolio review is recommended of all transfer students who plan to enroll in major studio courses. The portfolio review will enable the faculty to assist students in selecting appropriate courses and is required prior to registration for such courses.

Bachelor of Arts

The department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in art history and the Bachelor of Arts in art with All-Level Teacher Certification. In addition to the requirements for these specific majors, students should also refer to the sections on the college and the university-wide degree requirements.

Departmental requirements for a concentration in art history are:

1. Thirty-six semester hours in art history including: ARTH 1380: 1381, ARTH 4388. An additional 27 semester hours in art history of which at least 15 must be advanced (3000 or 4000 level).
2. HIST 2351 and 2353.
3. ANTH 2302.

Bachelor of Arts in Art History Suggested Program

Core curriculum courses must be selected from the approved list of core courses for each requirement.

First Year

Fall Semester	Hours
ENGL 1303. Freshman Composition I	3
Foreign Language (1000 level)	5
MATH 1310. College Algebra	3
HIST 1376 OR 1377. The United States to 1877	3
Total	14
Spring Semester
ARTH 1380. History of Art I	3
ENGL 1304. Freshman Composition II	3
Foreign Language (1000 level)	5
Math/Reasoning Core Course	3
Total	14

Second Year

Fall Semester	Hours
ARTH 1381. History of Art II	3
HIST 1378 or 1379. The United States to 1877	3
Foreign Language (2000 level)	3
Natural Science Core Course	3
Elective	3
Total	15
Spring Semester
ANTH 2302. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology	3
Art History (2000 level or above, two courses)	6
Foreign Language (2000 level)	3
Natural Science Core Course	3
Total	15

Third Year

Fall Semester	Hours
Art History (3000 or 4000 level; two courses)	6
HIST 2351. Western Civilization to 1450	3
POLS 1336. U.S. and Texas Constitutions and Politics	3
Natural Science Core Course	3
Total	15
Spring Semester
ARTH 4388. Methods in Art History Research	3
HIST 2353. Western Civilization from 1450	3
POLS 1337. U.S. Government: Congress, President and Courts	3
Art History (3000 or 4000 level course)	3
Elective	3
Total	15

Fourth Year

Fall Semester	Hours
Art History (3000 or 4000 level, two courses)	6
Social/Behavioral Sciences Writing Intensive Core Course	3
Electives (3 courses)	9
Total	18
Spring Semester
Art History (two courses)	6
Free Electives (three courses)	9
Total	15

Bachelor of Arts in Art with Teacher Certification

Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts in art with All-Level Teacher Certification should refer to the following sections of this catalog for requirements related to this degree: Education-Art Education; HFAC-Option-All-Level Certification Programs, and Admission to Teacher Certification.

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Students seeking the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (studio arts) should refer to the section on degree requirements and complete 81 semester hours in art courses including:

1. Twelve semester hours in any 1000 level foundation program studio courses.
2. Thirty semester hours in approved related arts courses.
3. Twelve semester hours in art history including ARTH 1380 and 1381 and six semester hours of art history at the 2000 level or above.
4. Twenty-seven semester hours in a single 3000 or 4000 level major concentration: graphic communications, interior design, painting, photography, or sculpture.
5. A minimum of 42 semester hours must be earned in 3000 or 4000 level studio courses.

Foundation Program

Any four 1000 level studio courses and the History of Art I and II (ARTH 1380: 1381) constitute an acceptable Foundation Program (FP) for any major concentration. Students may check in the department office for information on which studio fundamentals courses are specifically recommended for each major.

Related Arts

A basic prerequisite for any related arts studio course is completion of 12 semester hours of foundation program studio courses. A minimum of 30 semester hours in related arts courses is required for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Students may check in the department office for information on which related arts courses are specifically recommended for each studio major.

The term "related arts" is meant to include all intermediate-level courses offered by the department beyond the foundation program and outside the major concentration. Specifically, any art history course at the 2000 or higher level, any course approved by a major program's faculty that is offered by another department, and any 3000 level art or design studio course may be applied to this requirement. Exception: Students wishing to begin work in any studio discipline field not previously taken in their foundation program should take the fundamental 1000 level course, which will be approved for related arts credit.

Normally, students are expected to complete a minimum of 18 semester hours of related arts courses, including at least one 3000 level premajor studio course in the same discipline as the intended major, before applying for admission to the junior major program. Approval to enter a major program can only be granted by vote of the faculty of the area concerned.

All other related arts courses within the required 30-semester-hour total, except those that may be mandated by the faculty of the student's major area (up to a maximum of 15 semester hours), may be freely elected, but no more than nine semester hours may be elected in the same discipline as the major.

Major Concentration

Prerequisites for the major concentration include satisfactory completion of the 18-semester-hour foundation program, satisfactory completion of the mandated premajor related arts course, and formal approval by the major faculty. Every major concentration includes three nine-credit per semester groups of courses that must be completed within a four-semester period. The two final 4000 level senior major course groups must be taken consecutively. On completion of the junior major course group, a review of the student's progress by the major faculty is mandatory. No student is allowed to continue in the major concentration until formal approval has been granted by the major faculty. To proceed to the senior level, students must have an approved degree plan on file.

In some majors, individual courses offered by other departments may be required or allowed to satisfy three or more credits within any nine-credit major course group. In these cases, students will be counseled by their major advisors to enroll in nine credits in the major, less the number of credits to be taken outside the department.

A professional senior thesis is required in all Bachelor of Fine Arts major programs. The thesis should constitute a sustained body of interrelated works which explores a major theme or the application of a formal mode to a variety of subjects in the professional areas.

All Bachelor of Fine Arts degree candidates must maintain a 2.50 minimum grade point average in their advanced studio classes to qualify for graduation.

At minimum, students applying for transfer to the program must have taken the final 30 semester hours of the Bachelor of Fine Arts program, including one three-credit premajor studio course and a full 27 semester hours major concentration, in the department.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts Suggested Program

Courses listed here as English (2000 level), mathematics/reasoning, natural sciences, cultural heritage, social sciences, and Level 3 must be chosen from courses approved for the core curriculum.

First Year

Fall Semester	Hours
ENGL 1303. Freshman Composition I	3
MATH 1310. College Algebra	3
HIST 1376 or 1377. The United States to 1877	3
Art Fundamentals (two courses)	6
Total	15
Spring Semester
ARTH 1380. History of Art I	3
ENGL 1304. Freshman Composition II	3
Art Fundamentals (two courses)	6
Math/Reasoning Core Course	3
Total	15

Second Year

Fall Semester	Hours
ARTH 1381. History of Art II	3
Natural Science Core Course	3
Related Arts (three courses)	9
Total	15
Spring Semester
Related Arts (four courses)	12
Natural Science Core Course	3
Total	15

Third Year

Fall Semester	Hours
HIST 1378 or 1379. The United States since 1877	3
Related Arts (three courses)	9
Social/Behavioral Sciences Writing Intensive Core Course	3
Total	15
Spring Semester
Art (junior major block)	9
Art History (2000 level or above)	3
POLS 1336. U.S. and Texas Constitutions and Politics	3
Total	15

Fourth Year

Fall Semester	Hours
Art (senior major block)	9
Art History (2000 level or above)	3
POLS 1337. U.S. Government: Congress, President, and Courts	3
Total	15
Spring Semester
Art (senior major block)	9
Humanities Core Course	3
Social/Behavioral Sciences Core Course	3
Total	15

Minor in Art History for Studio Arts Majors

Studio Arts majors seeking a B.F.A. in art may obtain the minor in Art History by completing 18 hours in Art History, including:

1. ARTH 1380 and 1381.
2. Twelve additional semester hours of ARTH, of which nine must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.
3. At least nine semester hours in residence, of which six must be 3000 or 4000 level.
4. A 2.00 grade point average in all minor courses attempted at the University of Houston.

Minor in Art History for Other Majors

Students who are not seeking a B.F.A. in a studio arts major and who wish to take a minor in art history are required to complete 15 semester hours in art history including:

1. ARTH 1380 and 1381.
2. Nine semester hours at 3000 or 4000 level.
3. At least nine semester hours in residence, of which six must be 3000 or 4000 level.
4. A 2.00 minimum grade point average on all minor courses attempted at the University of Houston.

Minor in Studio Arts

Students who wish to take a minor in studio arts are required to complete:

1. Twenty-one semester hours including:
   1. Twelve hours in Foundation Program studio courses (1000 level).
   2. Nine semester hours in advanced Related Arts studio courses (3000 and 4000 level) in studio areas in which the 1000 level courses were taken (For example, a student may take ART 3350: Intermediate Ceramics, provided that ART 1350: Fundamentals of Ceramics, was successfully completed.)
2. At least 12 semester hours in residence, of which six must be 3000 or 4000 level.
3. A minimum 2.00 grade point average on all minor courses attempted at this campus.

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