2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Nov 21, 2024

2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Art: Concentration in Art History [ART_ARTH]

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Art History foundation courses provide a systematic exploration of the major art traditions of the world. Upper-division courses introduce the student to more intensive study of the art of a particular period or region through a variety of approaches and techniques of art historical analysis.

The diverse interests of Cortland's Art History faculty provide the student with opportunities to broaden global and multicultural awareness through an understanding of artistic achievement in our own and other cultures. For more information about this program, contact the Art and Art History Department

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Utilize the elements of art and principles of design.
Execute visual and written/verbal skills.
1. Describe work in a statement that contextualizes it within the field of art (contemporary/historical)
2. Discuss their research and work verbally in a competent manner.
3. Demonstrate proficient presentation of work in professional setting.
Analyze the interaction between art, media and culture.
1. Identify relationships between art, media and culture.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of terminology in relation to art, media and culture.
Analyze works of art from diverse art historical perspectives demonstrating comprehension of global viewpoints in visual culture.
1. Evaluate media from a range of global perspectives.
2. Differentiate between the global perspectives in each culture examined.
3. Examine various historical periods and geographical locations within the media.
Evaluate works of art/design using visual vocabulary expressing awareness and dialogue with historical and contemporary influences.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of historical and contemporary influences within the arts and sciences.
2. Employ a visual vocabulary to critically evaluate works of art.
3. Appraise multiple works of art/design through the lens of this visual vocabulary.
Create a significant, culminating body of work that demonstrates competence and depth of knowledge.
1. Demonstrate ability to communicate in a variety of contexts about art.
2. Develop skills necessary to conduct research in the field using both primary and secondary resources.
3. Construct a well-organized written research project.

Major in Art with a concentration in Art History

A. Required Art History Foundation Courses: 6 credit hours

ATH 121 - Art in the Ancient World (3 cr. hr.) (GEAR)
ATH 122 - Art in the Modern World (3 cr. hr.) (GEAR)

B. Core Exposure in Art History: 12 credit hours

1. Select one course from the following:
ATH 326 - Art of Greece and Rome (3 cr. hr.)
ATH 340 - The Early Renaissance in Italy (3 cr. hr.)
2. Select one course from the following:
ATH 341 - 15th-, 16th-Century Painting in Northern Europe (3 cr. hr.)
ATH 344 - Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque (3 cr. hr.)
3. Select one course from the following:
ATH 355 - Rococo Through Impressionism: 18th and 19th Centuries (3 cr. hr.)
ATH 357 - Modern Art (3 cr. hr.)
4. Select one course from the following:
ATH 457 - Contemporary Art (3 cr. hr.)
ATH 320 - History and Theory of Digital Arts (3 cr. hr.)

C. Additional Art History: 6 credit hours

Select two additional Art History courses from areas 1-4.

D. Art History Elective: 12 credit hours

Select art history elective courses from the 300-400 level.

E. Field Study: 1 credit hour

ATT 115 - Field Study at Raquette Lake (1 cr. hr.)

Related Areas: 15 credit hours

A. Exposure and Skills Core in Art Studio: 6 credit hours

Select six credit hours from the following:

ATS 103 - Painting I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 104 - Ceramics I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 106 - Sculpture I (3 cr. hr.)
Select one
ATS 108 - Fibers I - Surface Design (3 cr. hr.)
or
ATS 208 - Fibers II - Weaving (3 cr. hr.)
Select either
ATS 107 - Printmaking I (3 cr. hr.)
or
ATS 114 - Photography I (3 cr. hr.)
or
ATS 209 - Lithography I (3 cr. hr.)

B. History Courses: 6 credit hours

It is recommended that three hours be directly related to student's area of interest in section C of the art history core above.

C. Electives: 3 credit hours

Chosen in consultation with the student's advisor from literature, philosophy, political science, or anthropology/sociology, which relates directly to the temporal, spatial, or cultural context of an art history course taken currently or in the past. Three additional hours of a second or third language also may be taken.

Total Credit Hours in Major: 52

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 122

Example of the B.A. in Art: Concentration in Art History over four years

See World Language Requirement

First Year Fall

ATH 121 - Art in the Ancient World (3 cr. hr.)
COR 101 - The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)
CPN 100 - Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.)
or
CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)
World language 101 (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 16

First Year Spring

ATH 122 - Art in the Modern World (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 101 - Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 103 - Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
ATS course from section: A. Exposure and Skills core in Art Studio (3 cr. hr.)

GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Elecitve course (3 cr. hr.)
World language 102 (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Second Year Fall

ATH 340 - The Early Renaissance in Italy (3 cr. hr.)
ATH 341 - 15th-, 16th-Century Painting in Northern Europe (3 cr. hr.)
ATH 344 - Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
World language 201 (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Second Year Spring

Select one
ATH 355 - Rococo Through Impressionism: 18th and 19th Centuries (3 cr. hr.) or
ATH 357 - Modern Art (3 cr. hr.)
Select one
ATH 320 - History and Theory of Digital Arts (3 cr. hr.) or
ATH 457 - Contemporary Art (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)
World language 202 (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 16

Third Year Fall

ATT 115 - Field Study at Raquette Lake (1 cr. hr.)
ATH course from section B. Exposure in Art History (3 cr. hr.)

ATH elective (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)

Elective (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Third Year Spring

ATH course from section: B. Core Exposure in Art History (3 cr. hr.)

ATH elective (3 cr. hr.)

GE course (3 cr. hr.)

Elective course (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Fourth Year Fall

ATH elective (3 cr. hr.)

History course ( 3 cr. hr.)

GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Fourth Year Spring

ATS course from section: A. Exposure and Skills Core in Art Studio (3 cr. hr.)
ATH elective (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)
Elective (3 cr. hr.)

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Art: Concentration in Art History [ART_ARTH]

Student Learning Outcomes

Major in Art with a concentration in Art History

A. Required Art History Foundation Courses: 6 credit hours

B. Core Exposure in Art History: 12 credit hours

C. Additional Art History: 6 credit hours

D. Art History Elective: 12 credit hours

E. Field Study: 1 credit hour

Related Areas: 15 credit hours

A. Exposure and Skills Core in Art Studio: 6 credit hours

B. History Courses: 6 credit hours

C. Electives: 3 credit hours

Total Credit Hours in Major: 52

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 122

Example of the B.A. in Art: Concentration in Art History over four years

First Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 16

First Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Second Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Second Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 16

Third Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Third Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Fourth Year Fall

Total credit hours for semester: 15

Fourth Year Spring

Total credit hours for semester: 15