Program of Study (CAS Bulletin)

ART HISTORY MAJOR

Nine 4-point courses that normally include the following: Survey Requirement: Either V43.0001 and V43.0002; or V43.0001, V43.0300 and V43.0400; or V43.0002, V43.0100 and V43.0200; or V43.0100, V43.0200, V43.0300, V43.0400. Students who choose to take something other than the standard two-course sequence (V43.0001 and V43.0002) must take a total of ten 4-point courses to complete the major; one 4-point advanced course in ancient or medieval art chosen from V43.0099, V43.0102–V43.0105, V43.0201–V43.0204; one 4-point advanced course in Renaissance or Baroque art chosen from V43.0301–V43.0309, V43.0311, V43.0313, V43.0315; one 4-point advanced course in modern art chosen from V43.0009, V43.0401, V43.0403–V43.0410; at least one 4-point course in non-Western art chosen from V43.0080, V43.0081, V43.0084, V43.0091, V43.0092, V43.0098, V43.0506–V43.0509; one Senior Seminar (V43.0600); two electives chosen from any non-survey course offered by the department, or any approved course offered on an NYU Study Abroad campus. V43.0316 and V43.0317 will count as Renaissance/Baroque or modern courses according to the specific course content. Any proposed substitution must be discussed with the director of undergraduate studies prior to election of the course in question. Students should note that it is possible to concentrate on architecture within the prescribed areas.

Classics and fine arts major: For details of this interdepartmental major, refer to the description under “Majors” in Classics (27).

URBAN DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE STUDIES MAJOR

Nine 4-point courses, including two required courses: V43.0019 and V43.0021, a combination of core courses and cross-referenced courses, and at least one seminar. Students work with the director to achieve career goals within the major.

MINOR IN FINE ARTS AND URBAN DESIGN STUDIES

Any four 4-point courses in fine arts or urban design and architecture studies that do not overlap in material. The student may not receive credit for Western Art I (V43.0001) and Ancient Art (V43.0100) or Medieval Art (V43.0200); or Western Art II (V43.0002) and Renaissance Art (V43.0300) or Modern Art (V43.0400), as their contents overlap. Introductory courses are required prerequisites for any advanced level courses.

STUDIO ART MINOR

For many majors in Fine Arts and Urban Design and Architecture Studies, understanding the field can be enhanced by the experience of making art. It is valuable for these majors to be exposed to the basic materials and methods of the visual arts, both for the sake of obtaining information about technical processes and for gaining a direct appreciation of problems of form and meaning as they are approached and solved by artists. This minor is also of practical value for Fine Arts or Urban Design and Architecture Studies majors planning careers in museology, conservation, architecture, city planning, and landmarks preservation.

The Studio Art minor requires a minimum of 16 points, to be chosen from courses offered by the Steinhardt School of Education as summarized in an outline below. Students must present a portfolio containing five examples of artwork before being approved as a studio art minor. This requirement is waived if students receive a grade of B or higher in any of the required courses. (Note: Courses on the .1000 level are open only to juniors and seniors.)

Required Core Courses (9-12 points) include Drawing/Painting (3-4 points), Sculpture (3-4 points), Media (3-4 points). Electives (4-6 points), select any E90.XXXX or E90.1XXX studio course within the Department of Art and Art Professions.

 For more information contact Linda Vega, Undergraduate Advisement Coordinator, 212-998-5708 or e-mail linda.vega @nyu.edu, Department of Art and Art Professions, Steinhardt School of Education, Barney Building, 34 Stuyvesant Street.

GRANTING OF CREDIT FOR ART HISTORY AND URBAN DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES MAJORS AND MINORS

Credit toward the fine arts and urban design major or minor is granted only for courses completed with a grade of C or higher.

COURSES IN THE MORSE ACADEMIC PLAN

Students majoring in Art History or Urban Design and Architecture Studies are exempt from the Expressive Cultures requirement. Students who wish to include a MAP Expressive Cultures course (V55.0720, V55.0721, or V55.0722) in their program must secure the permission of the director of undergraduate studies for art history or the director of the urban design and architecture studies program.

INTERNSHIP POLICY

The Department of Art History gives academic credit—two points—for an internship accompanied by an Independent Study (students must find a professor willing to supervise this study). Course work includes a written diary recording the student’s work experience and a research paper relevant to the internship, to be approved by the supervising professor. A research bibliography is developed by the student with the professor’s advice; research and writing is pursued from the beginning of the internship. The independent study must also be approved by the director of undergraduate studies; please request an Independent Study Form from the departmental office in Room 303.

GRADUATION WITH HONORS

Students may graduate with departmental honors in Art History (or Urban Design and Architecture Studies) by successfully researching and writing a senior thesis. This represents the culmination of the work for the major and provides an excellent preparation for graduate school. To be eligible for the honors program, students must have a grade point average of 3.65 or higher at the conclusion of their junior year, both overall and in Art History/Urban Design and Architecture Studies. A student wishing to write an honors thesis must apply to the director of undergraduate studies and must also find a professor willing to supervise his or her thesis.

Work toward the senior thesis consists of two four-point honors courses, V43.0700 and V43.0702, focusing on research methods and writing, accompanied by regular meetings with the supervising professor. The completed thesis, at least 30 pages in length, is read by a committee of three faculty members, including the supervising professor. The committee meets with the student for a thesis defense at the end of the academic year. Satisfactory completion of the thesis, in the committee’s judgment, earns an honors degree.