The Art History program offers a unique MA in Art History, based on departmental strengths in traditional research, the application of new media, and the vast cultural resources of the Washington, DC area. Students study a broad range of art-historical periods, theory, and research methods. In addition, the Art History master’s program emphasizes new media skills, museology, and pre-professional internship training. Graduates will be well prepared for art museum and gallery professional work, where an MA degree is now routinely required, or for further study in PhD programs.
Degree Requirements (Catalog Year 2008-2009)
See the university catalog for policies governing all master’s degrees.
Students pursuing this degree must complete 30 graduate credits distributed as follows:
One required course (3 credits): ARTH 600
Five courses (15 credits) of electives in ARTH and HIST (electives from AVT, ANTH, or CULT may be used, with prior written permission of the graduate director)
One course (3 credits) of applied preprofessional learning: ARTH 593 or 594
One course (3 credits) of technology and new media chosen from HIST 696 or 697; ARTH 699 (3 credits), ARTH 696 (3 credits) in preparation for the comprehensive exam
Demonstration of reading ability in one relevant research language, to be approved by the graduate director
Written comprehensive exam (Students may retake the exam once, following the original procedures; the second exam must be taken within one calendar year.)
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Art history is the study of visual artifacts within their regional and historical contexts. As an art history major at Mason, you will investigate works of art to learn how they were made, why they were made, and by and for whom they were made. You will develop the skills to interpret a work of art as a record of the culture in which it was made.
In your courses you will learn to ask questions that touch on cultural, technological, and economic concerns. You will study with faculty whose
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Put your electives to good use by choosing a minor that extends your areas of expertise and increases your marketability. Most minors require only three or four courses beyond the major. For this major, consider a minor in:
African and African American Studies
Ancient Mediterranean Art and Archaeology
Asia-Pacific Studies
English
Film and Media Studies
Islamic Studies
Latin American Studies
Middle East Studies
Art History, a liberal arts discipline, emphasizes the study of visual data in historical context and covers a broad spectrum of periods, cultures, and themes. Because the requirements are very flexible, students can shape coursework to their particular interests. This minor will enhance any major in arts and sciences, management, art studio, or information technology. Students find careers in art conservation, art and public policy, art administration or sales, and in design by making creative use of the art history minor.
Degree Requirements (Catalog Year 2008-2009)
See the university catalog for policies governing all minors.
Students pursuing this minor must complete 18
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Master's students from the program are successful applying to and completing Ph.D. programs. Those who earn a master's in the history of art and museum studies typically find museum and gallery jobs; others find careers in art publishing, art education, art libraries, visual resource collections, architectural firms, or auction houses. Faculty currently offer courses and/or research opportunities in the following areas: American art, architectural history, African art, Armenian art, Asian art, Islamic art,
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