The HAA major requires the completion of 29 credits. An intensive major option that requires 38 credits also exists; this option is highly recommended for students whose only major is HAA and/or who seek to embark on arts-related careers.
Core Courses
HAA 0010 - INTRODUCTION TO WORLD ART
HAA 0101 - FOUNDATIONS OF ART HISTORY
HAA 0102 - PROSEMINAR FOR UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
Students must take this 1-credit course twice. Those who are pursuing a second major should consult with the departmental advisor if completing this course twice might impede their academic progress.
One of the following courses
HAA 1010 - APPROACHES TO ART HISTORY
ARC 1160 - ARCHITECTURE: IMAGE, TEXT, THEORY
Nine additional courses, as follows
Beyond the core curriculum, students must take an additional six courses according to the following requirements. Student pursuing the intensive track must take an additional nine courses according to the following requirements.
Breadth Requirements
Students must take at least one class from each of the following areas.
Ancient art across the globe
Asian art
European art before 1750
Modern or Contemporary art
Additionally, students must complete at least two courses at the 1000-level that address Comparative or World art. Students pursuing the intensive option should take four courses at the 1000-level in these categories.
Studio Arts
Students may elect to take one of the following courses toward completion of their HAA major.
SA 0110 - VISUAL THINKING
SA 0120 - PAINTING STUDIO 1
SA 0130 - DRAWING STUDIO 1
SA 0140 - SCULPTURE STUDIO 1
SA 0180 - DIGITAL STUDIO: PHOTOGRAPHY 1