Art History - General Art History, (MA)

University of Memphis

Program objectives are to equip students with knowledge in a specific field of art and visual culture to foster critical analysis of the major theories and documents of art history as a practical tool for individual research to provide field opportunities through museum internships or archaeological excavations and to develop strategies for the presentation of research in a clear and persuasive manner.General Art History:A minimum of 24 semester hours in art history (including the required ARTH 6123 or ARTH 6166 and ARTH 7130, with no more than 9 semester hours in 6000-level courses.Up to 6 hours of elective credit outside the field of art history may be selected with the permission of the advisor. Included among these electives would be:ARTH 6381 - Art Curatorial Tech Credit Hours: (3)ARTH 6660 - Museum Collections Credit Hours: (3)ARTH 6661 - Collections Research Credit Hours: (3)ARTH 6662 - Museum Exhibitions Credit Hours: (3)ARTH 7661 - Museum Practices Credit Hours: (3)ARTH 7662 - Museums & Communities Credit Hours: (3)Students selecting the thesis option (see item 3, below) will complete one elective course from the above listed options AND ARTH 7996 - Thesis. Students selecting the comprehensive examination option (see item 3, below) will complete two elective courses from the above listed options.Note:Students should consult with their academic advisor as to the required and recommended courses appropriate to their area of concentration.

College of Communication and Fine Arts