Art History
Faculty: Catherine Caesar, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Undergraduate Degrees offered: BA

The art history area of the art major also includes the art core. Direct study of
artworks experienced in the studio, gallery, museum, and University of Dallas Rome Program, enhance the student's understanding of the history of art. Advanced art history
courses (including a methodologies/aesthetic course) typically begin in the junior
year and culminate with the senior capstone project, a written thesis and oral presentation
on some aspect of modern or contemporary art. The student must organize a faculty
committee and participate in senior reviews and an oral examination, while also passing
an art history comprehensive test.
Basic Requirements/Art History Area
The art history area of the art majors requires 24 credits in art history, 18 of which
are advanced hours; two one-credit senior seminars; two credits in Gallery Practicum;
ten credits in studio (drawing, design, and figure); and six credits in advanced art
electives. An article-length research paper, oral examination, public lecture, and
the art history examination required of all art majors constitute the comprehensive
examination. French or German is the recommended language. Electives such as Aesthetics
and Historical Methodology are also recommended. Internships in area museums or galleries
may be taken for additional general elective credit.

Students visit one of the many local museums.
Area of Art History course sequence following the Art Core
YEAR III
Fall Classes |
Hours |
Spring Classes |
Hours |
Advanced Art History |
3 |
Advanced Art History |
3 |
Advanced Art History |
3 |
Advanced Art History |
3 |
Philosophy 3311 |
3 |
Economics 1311 |
3 |
Math |
3 |
Science |
4 |
Politics 1311 |
3 |
History 1312 |
3 |
Art Gallery Practicum |
1 |
Art Gallery Practicum |
1 |
Total Credits |
16 |
Total Credits |
17 |
YEAR IV
Fall Classes |
Hours |
Spring Classes |
Hours |
Senior Research/Art History |
3 |
Senior Thesis/Art History |
3 |
Senior Seminar |
1 |
Senior Seminar |
1 |
Advanced Art History or Studio |
3 |
Advanced Art History or Studio |
3 |
Science |
3 |
Philosophy (Aesthetics) |
3 |
Electives |
6 |
Electives |
6 |
Total Credits |
16 |
Total Credits |
16 |