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Art, Minor in Art History - 21 units


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The Minor in Art History offers the opportunity to learn ways to view and interpret the visually complex world in which we live today and to shape the world in which we will live tomorrow.  The study of art history builds powers of observation, awareness of historical and social contexts, and critical analysis skills.  It offers new perspectives and methods to apply to questions within any discipline in the humanities and social sciences and enriches understanding of human creative activity more broadly.  The Minor in Art History pairs well with disciplines in the humanities and the social sciences, including Anthropology, History, and Languages and Literatures. Students majoring in Biology and Chemistry often minor in art history and go on to careers in art conservation, while Art Studio majors find that an enhanced engagement with art history enriches their artistic practice and opens additional career and graduate school pathways.

Twenty-one (21) units are to be taken from among the following courses, a minimum of twelve (12) units of which must be taken at the upper division level. Transfer students may petition the Art Program chair or advisor for minor credit for courses without articulation at CI.  The Minor in Art History is open to all students except those majoring in Art History.

Lower Division Requirements - 6 units


Complete six units from the following:

Note: some courses are offered once per year; consult the Art Program advisor for details.

  • Any 100 or 200 - level art history courses (prefix ARTH)

Upper Division Requirements - 12 units


Note: some courses are offered once per year or once every other year; consult the Art Program advisor for details.

Methods Courses - 3 units


Thematic Group Courses - 9 units


Complete one course from each of the following groups:

Elective Requirement - 3 units


Note: Art History minors may take any ARTH course for which they have satisfied all prerequisites.

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