Introduction
Art History examines the histories of art in cultural context, visual communication in the world today, and the impact of visual technology in the future. The Art History major gives students the opportunity to address social, cultural and transnational issues through an engagement with visual culture objects, images and ideas and to imagine critical intersections in the arts, humanities, and sciences by means of innovative course instruction. Art History classes are catalysts through which students make cross-connections between their major areas of study and the diverse perspectives found in visual forms of communication.
Why Consider an Art History Major?
Are you interested in the visual language of culture and systems of representation? In studying Art History, you will learn to interpret and analyze art and visual culture. A degree in Art History will prepare you for a future as teacher, museum educator, gallery curator, visual resource librarian, art critic, scholar, and other careers that require creative problem solving and knowledge of visual language.
Student Resources
Department website: Art and Art History
Contact information: Fine Arts 116, 360-650-3660, ArtInfo@wwu.edu
Department advising: Visit the Art History webpage for more information.
Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Career Services Center: Connect major to a career
Sample Careers: Art Consultant, Curator, Gallery or Museum Director, Art Critic, Architectural Conservator, Art Dealer, Art Historian, Researcher, Visual Resource Librarian, Arts Administrator, Museum Educator
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
Category of Major : Open major
Any new student wishing to declare into the major can claim the major when completing the application for admission, and we will declare the student into the major before they register for classes.
Students already enrolled and want to declare new or change major
For any currently enrolled WWU student who came into the university without declaring a major or a student who is in another major and wishes to change majors, they must complete the Student Academic Declaration & Change Form.
Grade Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.
