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B. A. DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN ART - MUSEUM STUDIES CONCENTRATION
Area F |
18 semester hours |
(Art majors are required to complete all courses in Area F. Any transfer student who has not completed the courses in Area F, or their equivalents, must take these courses at GCSU)
Drawing I (3 hours) |
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Two-Dimensional Design (3 hours) |
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Three-Dimensional Design (3 hours) |
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Introduction to the Computer in Art (3 hours) |
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The Ancient and Medieval Worlds (3 hours) |
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From the Renaissance to the Modern World (3 hours) |
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Concentration Requirements |
24 semester hours |
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Complete eight of the following, including two internships. With the exception of ARTS 2400, 3400, 4400 and 4420, an additional ARTS 4950, 4960, and 4970 may be substituted, or used under "Electives" below:
Museum Studies I: Introduction to Museum Studies (3 hours) |
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Museum Studies II: Exhibition Design (3 hours) |
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Museum Studies III: Critical and Curatorial Theory & Development (3 hours) |
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Museum Studies IV: Museum Administration (3 hours) |
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Internship (3 hours) |
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ARTS 3-4000 level |
Art History or Studio electives (6 hours) |
Museum Studies Capstone (6 semester hours)
Museum Studies: Senior Curatorial Research (3 hours) |
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Museum Studies: Senior Thesis and Curatorial Presentation (3 hours) |
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Cognate Area |
12 semester hours |
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Complete four 4000-level classes in Art History including one Non-Western Art History course. The following are recommended but substitutions are allowed:
Public Art (3 hours) |
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Art Criticism (3 hours) |
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Comparative Aesthetics (Non Western) (3 hours) |
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Art History (3 hours) |
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Foreign Language Requirements |
3-12 semester hours |
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Students must demonstrate minimum proficiency at the level of the fourth university course (2002) in one foreign language.
Electives |
9-12 semester hours |
Students are strongly encouraged to use their elective hours to develop a minor concentration in another field related to their career aspirations or chose a secondary area in art (Studio, Art History). It is strongly recommended that students take ARTS 2620 Digital I: Digital Print and additional Art History classes to fulfill elective semester hours..
Other Requirements
- A grade of C or better is required for all courses that count toward major requirements.
- A minimum of 39 hours overall must be at the 3000-4000 level.
- Complete First-Year Academic Seminar with a satisfactory grade. Students who transfer to GCSU are exempt from this requirement.
Total |
120 semester hours minimum |