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Learning Outcomes

  • To possess a high degree of visual and art historical literacy

  • To develop an understanding of the power and role of art in past and present social and historical contexts

  • To be familiar with traditional and non-traditional methods of interpretation. 

  • To develop students’ analytical and critical faculties

  • To conduct art historical research and to speak and write effective academic discourse, informed by the discipline 

Program Requirements

Program Requirements

Course Prerequisites

Courses may have specified conditions for enrollment, such as prior completion of less advanced courses, permission of the instructor, or appropriate placement test scores. Students should refer to course descriptions in the department listings for prerequisite requirements.

For information on portfolio/interview sessions, please refer to the Admissions section of this catalog. Students are required to furnish all personal art materials unless otherwise specified.

Major Core Requirements:

Five (6) core requirements consisting of:

Eight (6) concentration requirements consisting of:

  • Four (4) Art History (ARTH) electives - at least one (1) at the 300-level or above.
  • Two (2) Art Studio (ARTS) courses

Notes:

  • Reading knowledge of at least one (1) foreign language (usually French/Italian and German) is recommended for those contemplating graduate programs in Museum Studies, Art Conservation, or Art History.
  • An internship in a museum is highly recommended.

    EFFECTIVE AS OF THE 2023-2024 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
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Art History Minor Requirements (5 courses):

  • Five (5) of Art History courses. Students are encouraged to discuss their plans with an Art History faculty member. At least one (1) course must be taken at the 300-level or above.
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Danforth Art Museum

The Danforth Art Museum at Framingham State University is a comprehensive museum and cultural institution located a short walk from campus on the Framingham Centre Green. It features rotating collections from regional artists as well as an extensive permanent collection of more than 3,500 works of art across all media from the 19th century to present day. FSU students have free access to the museum and the ability to apply for internships that provide real-world knowledge of curating and operating an art museum. 

Career Opportunities

Art History majors will be prepared to pursue career opportunities across a wide range of exciting fields, including:

Students in studio art class

Curator

Work on exhibits in a gallery, university, museum, or corporate collection.

Gallery Manager

Oversees the operations of the gallery, including installations and removal of exhibits.

Art Teacher

Responsible for teaching and instructing students in various art forms.

Archivist

Assemble, catalog, preserve and manage valuable collections of historical information.

Museum Technician

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. 

Auctioneer

Organize and host auctions, possess familiarity of the value of objects.

Meet Our Faculty

Yumi Park Huntington

Yumi Park Huntington, Ph.D.

Professor of Art History, Art & Music Department
Erika Schneider

Erika Schneider

Professor of Art History, Art & Music Department

Paul Yalowitz

Professor of Art, Art & Music Department

Leslie Starobin

Professor of Art, Art & Music Department

If the Art History major sounds like a good fit but you would like to learn more, contact Admissions at admissions [at] framigham.edu or 508-626-4500. 

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