Art History (B.A.) Academic Course Map
The Bachelor of Arts in Art History (ARTH) at CU Boulder teaches students how to analyze art within many contexts, including historical, intellectual, cultural, political, social and stylistic. In addition to examining diverse methodologies, introductory and upper-division courses cover artistic production from a wide range of cultures and periods, including medieval art, early modern art, pre-Columbian art, Colonial Latin American art, Asian art, Native North American art, modern art and architecture, contemporary art and critical theory or Museology.
Art history is not a simple celebration of the masterworks of the art world. It situates students at the crossroads of visual, verbal and written communication, and immerses them in a rich global context of historical and contemporary cultures. Students in our program become adept writers, thinkers, and cultural leaders, uniquely equipped to enter a society and job market that value these skills.
Admission Requirements
Students who begin at a babyÖ±²¥app Community College can transfer directly to CU Boulder to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. Please see the CU Boulder College of Arts & Sciences’ babyÖ±²¥app Community College webpage for more information detailed information admissions requirements for students transfering from a babyÖ±²¥app Community College.
Transfer Recommendations
To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU Boulder staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.
Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Art History (ARTH) major
This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes. Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.
Your community college must offer an Associate of Arts degree with Designation (DwD) in Art History to use this transfer guide.
Community College (first two years)
Fall Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ENG 121/1021 | English Composition I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
ART 111/1111 | Art History: Ancient to Medieval (GT-AH1) | 3 |
MAT 120/1240 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ENG 122/1022 | English Composition II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
ART 112/1112 | Art History: Renaissance to Modern (GT-AH1) | 3 |
ART 131/1002 | Visual Concepts 2-D Design | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ART 132/1003 | Visual Concepts 3-D Design | 3 |
ART 207/1113 | Art History: 1900 to Present ( GT-AH1) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2 or GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) | 4 | |
| Transfer Elective | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 2
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
ART 121/1201 | Drawing 1 | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2 or GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1 or GT-SC2) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Total credits at your community college: 60
Completion of the four semesters of coursework above fulfills the requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree with a Designation in Art History at babyÖ±²¥app community colleges that offer this degree and will fulfill the General Education requirements at CU Boulder.
CU Boulder (last two years)
Fall Semester 3
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
Upper-division ARTH Major course | 3 |
| Upper-division ARTH Major course | 3 |
Non-Major elective | 3 |
| Non-Major elective | 3 |
| Non-Major elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 3
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
Upper-division ARTH Major course | 3 |
| 4000-level ARTH Major course | 3 |
Non-Major elective | 3 |
| Non-Major elective | 3 |
| Upper-division elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 4
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 4919 | Capstone Seminar: Topics in Art History | 3 |
| 4000-level ARTH Major course | 3 | |
Upper-division elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Nonmajor elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Nonmajor elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 4
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
4000-level ARTH Major course | 3 |
| 4000-level ARTH Major course | 3 |
Upper-division elective | 3 |
| Upper-division elective | 3 |
| Upper-division Nonmajor elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Total credits at CU Boulder: 60
Completion of all eight semesters of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Art History at CU Boulder.
*For community college courses, the first course number is previous to summer 2022, and the second course number is the new number starting in summer 2022.