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This major is for students who especially enjoy the scholarly side of art, and can be combined with a studio-based major or minor for a well-rounded set of skills to take into the professional art world. Nothern's art history curriculum includes several courses in non-Western art, such as Japanese and Native American, which are not commonly found elsewhere. It also incudes unique courses in integrated design history and the history of craft.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Art and Design department page.

Total Credits Required 128
Liberal Studies
30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Required Courses in Major54
Major Core Courses34
AD 100 The Art and Design Experience 2
AD 110 Ideas in Art and Design History 4
AD 160 Physical Structures and Concepts 4
AD 175 Visual Structures and Concepts 4
AD 230 History of World Art: Ancient to Medieval [Div IV] 4
AD 240 History of World Art: Renaissance to Modern [Div IV] 4
AD 270 Social Structures and Concepts 4
AD 390 Methods and Theories of Art History 4
AD 490 Advanced Research in Art History 4
Art History Electives20
Choose five courses from the following:20
Note: At least two courses must be at the 300 level or above.
AD 200 Native American Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [Div IV]
AD 260 Why America Looks This Way (4 cr.) [Div IV]
AD 265 Art and Architecture of Japan (4 cr.) [Div IV]
AD 280 History of Photography (4 cr.)
AD 300 Japan and the West: Crosscurrents in Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [Div IV]
AD 330 History of Renaissance Art (4 cr.) [Div IV]
AD 335 History of Baroque Art (4 cr.) [Div IV]
AD 345 Modernity in Art: The Nineteenth Century (4 cr.) [Div IV]
AD 355 Twentieth Century Art and Architecture (4 cr.) [Div IV]
AD 365 History of Modern Design (4 cr.) [Div IV]
EN 225 History of World Cinema (4 cr.)
EN 326 National Cinema (4 cr.)
General Electives8
Art and Design Electives 4
Minor*20

*Because it is a general requirement of the discipline, it is highly recommended that students take a foreign language (preferably French or German) through the intermediate 202 level. In order to graduate with a BA (in comparison to a BS), the student must complete the foreign language requirement. The student may minor in a language, or develop his or her skills using the general electives below. Students may also elect a studio minor in Art and Design.


Bulletin Year: 2010 - 2011 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.