Art History Designation

Art history is the study of art throughout the ages. The purpose of this type of history is to not only understand and appreciate certain pieces of art, but also the artists that created them. An art historian studies the different types and styles of art and artists throughout history and is often in a position to help others understand art better as well. Some art historians also try to preserve and restore pieces of art that have been damaged. Performing these duties often requires artistic abilities since they will need to recreate these pieces. Generally, a degree in art history will often help you secure employment in museums or art galleries. These types of organizations will often hire art history majors to obtain pieces of art and arrange exhibits. Some other possible careers for art history majors include university professors, archivists, museum registrars, museum technicians, preservationists, and art restorers.

Written Communication

Total Credits 6

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ENG121ENG1021	English Composition I:GT-CO1	3
Emphasizes planning, writing, and editing/revisions of compositions, coupled with development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG0092 (ENG090 AND REA090 or CCR092) (with a “C” grade or better) OR appropriate placement score. (Contact hours-45) (3-0)
ENG122ENG1022	English Composition II: GT-CO2	3
Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO2 category. Prerequisite: ENG1021 (ENG121) (“C” or better) or ACT Writing Score of 26. (Contact hours-45) (3-0)

Oral Communication

Total Credits 3

Course Number	Course Title	Credits	Details
COM115COM1150	Public Speaking	3
Combines the basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasizes on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, and audience analysis. (Contact hours-45) (3-0)

Mathematics

Total Credits 3-4

Take one GT-MA1 course, prefer MAT1240 (MAT120).

Arts and Humanities

Total Credits 6

Take two GT courses from AH1, AH2, AH3 or AH4 categories, except for the courses under Program Requirements.

History

Total Credits 3

Take one GT course from the HI1 category.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Total Credits 6

Take two GT courses from SS1, SS2, SS3 categories.

Natural and Physical Sciences

Total Credits 7

Take two GT courses from the SC1 or SC2 category (one must be a SC1 course with a lab).

Program Requirements

Total Credits 18

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
ART111ART1111	Art History Ancient to Medieval GT-AH1	3
Provides the knowledge base to understand the visual arts, especially as related to Western Culture. Surveys the visual arts from the Ancient through Medieval Periods. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. (Contact hours-45) (3-0)
ART112ART1112	Art History Renaissance to 1900: GT-AH1	3
Provides the knowledge base to understand the visual arts, especially as related to Western Culture. Surveys the visual arts from the Renaissance through the Modern Periods. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. (Contact hours-45) (3-0)
ART121ART1201	Drawing I	3
Investigates the various approaches and media that students need to develop drawing skills and visual perception. (Contact hours-90) (0-6)
ART131ART1002	Visual Concepts 2-D Design	3
Examines the basic elements of design, visual perception, and artistic form and composition as they relate to two-dimensional media. (Contact hours-90) (0-6)
ART132ART1003	Visual Concepts 3-D Design	3
Focuses on learning to apply the elements and principles of design to three dimensional problems. (Contact hours-90) (0-6)
ART207ART1113	Art History 1900 to Present: GT-AH1	3
Provides students with the knowledge base to understand the visual arts as related to Modern and Contemporary visual art. Surveys world art of the twentieth century including Modernism to Post-Modernism. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. (Contact hours-45) (3-0)

Electives

Total Credits 10-11

Consult with a Northeastern Advisor and select the elective credits needed based on the specific articulation agreement and transfer institution requirements. The list of approved electives can be found on the Approved A.A.-A.S. Electives page.

Program Requirements / Classes

Studio Art	AA
Art History Designation	AA

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.