Art History - African American - African Diaspora Art Histories, (MA)

University of Memphis

MA Degree ProgramProgram 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.Program Requirements1. A total of 30 semester hours for the concentration in African American - African Diaspora Art Histories.2. The completion of ARTH 6166 and ARTH 7130.African American - African Diaspora Art Histories:6 semester hours at the 6000-level including:ARTH 6183 - Visual Arts Of Africa Credit Hours: (3)ANDARTH 6185 - African American Art Credit Hours: (3)12 semester hours selected from::ARTH 7000 - Semn Art/Vis Cult Afr/Afr Dias Credit Hours: (3) (may be repeated)ARTH 7140 - Grad Prob Renaissance Credit Hours: (3)ARTH 7150 - Grad Prob 19th Century Credit Hours: (3)ARTH 7165 - Gr Prob Am Art Anc/Mod Credit Hours: (3) (may be repeated)ARTH 7996 - Thesis Credit Hours: (1-6)6 semester hours of elective credit outside the field of art historyMay be selected with the permission of the advisor.

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