Major in Art History at Goucher College
All art majors are required to complete:
ART 100 ART 102 ART114 ART 281
A major must elect to concentrate in art history, studio art, or arts administration. It is possible to concentrate in both studio art and art history. Some students combine their work in art with studies in psychology, English, historic preservation, history, economics or other disciplines.
Writing proficiency in the major is required and is fulfilled by completing at least two 200- or 300-level courses in art history with a C or better. Students who have completed all of their art history courses with a grade point average of C- or below must submit a portfolio containing at least two papers (each 10 pages or longer) to the Art Department faculty for review.
Computer proficiency in the major is earned differently in each concentration:
Studio concentration: ART 204, with CS102 recommended
Art history: ART 204 or CS 102
Both studio and art history concentrations: ART 204 and CS 102 required
Arts administration: either ART 204 or CS 102
A maximum of two internships may count towards the major and each internship can earn a maximum of 4 credits.
Majors are strongly encouraged to exhibit a body of work in the Corrin student gallery in their senior year.
Transfer students should note that at least 23 of the credits for the major must be earned at Goucher. When requesting transfer credit, courses taken elsewhere, if required for the major, should correspond to courses offered at Goucher, and a syllabus of the course must be presented to determine this.
Students may request an exemption from introductory level courses upon review of a portfolio presented to the department faculty in the subject area of the requested exemption. Courses taken elsewhere to satisfy requirements in the major or minor by enrolled students must be approved in advance by the department.
Concentration in Studio Art
Art Majors concentrating in studio art are required to complete:
ART 100 ART 102 ART 114 ART 137 ART 201
ART 204 ART 225 ART 230 ART 281 ART 330
Two 200-level courses in art history in addition to ART 281
One additional 300-level course
One additional art course at any level in either studio or art history
Nine credits in other fields in the Arts and/or Humanities Divisions
Studio art majors may also concentrate in secondary education with certification in art. For details, see the description under the Education Department. Students intending to continue in fine and applied art should, with the help of members of the department, assemble a portfolio for use in applying for work or for entrance into graduate school. Some studio courses in the department require a lab fee.
Concentration in Art History
Art Majors concentrating in art history are required to complete:
ART 100 ART 102 ART 114 ART 281 ART 268 or ART 273
ART 280 ART 285 ART 382 ART 204 and/or CS 102
At least two additional 200-level courses in art history
One additional 300-level course in art history
Two additional courses in studio art (one involving a 2-D medium and one other involving a 3-D medium)
Nine credits in other fields in the Arts and/or Humanities Divisions
Students intending to continue work in art history after graduation are strongly advised to acquire reading knowledge of two languages beyond English.
Concentration in Art and Arts Administration
Art majors concentrating in Arts Administration must complete a minimum of 27 credits which are chosen in consultation with the department. These courses must include one 2-D course and one 3-D course and cover a range of historical/theoretical and studio work.
Also required are arts administration courses:
EC 101 MGT 110 MGT 120 MGT 170 MGT 210 MGT 229 MGT 370 MGT 375
Other recommended courses are:
EC 102 ENG 206 MGT 320 THE 10