Surveys of Art History Courses: 2/ 2
Course Title Credits Grade
22-1101 History of Art I: Stone Age to 3 C
22-1102 History of Art II: Renaissance 3 C
Choose one of the following:
History of Design Courses: 1/ 1
Course Title Credits Grade
22-1131 History of Architecture I 3 C
22-1132 History of Architecture II 3 C
22-1140 Architecture in Chicago Now 3 C
22-2170 History of Communication Desig 3 C
22-2171 Modern and Contemporary Design 3 C
22-2172 Design Culture Now 3 C
22-2175 Fashion: An Historical 3 C
22-2176 Contemporary Fashion* 3 C
Choose one of the following:
Modern & Contemp Art Courses: 1/ 1
Course Title Credits Grade
22-2110 History of Twentieth Century 3 C
22-2120 Art Since 1945 3 C
22-2135 African-American Art Since 190 3 C
22-3105 Dada, Surrealism, Futurism 3 C
Choose one of the following:
Non-Western Art Courses: 1/ 1
Course Title Credits Grade
22-2140 Introduction to Arts of Africa 3 C
22-2141 Art and Ritual 3 C
22-2142 Art of India 3 C
22-2145 Arts of Africa 3 C
22-2150 The Art of Mexico: The Olmecs 3 C
Choose one of the following:
History of Photography Courses: 1/ 1
Course Title Credits Grade
23-2650 History of Photography I: 3 C
23-2655 History of Photography II*: 3 C
23-4705 History of Photography Seminar 3 C
Theory & Criticism Courses: 1/ 1
Course Title Credits Grade
22-3110 Twentieth Century Art Theory 3 C
Capstone in Art History Courses: 1/ 1
Course Title Credits Grade
Students must choose one of the following four areas of specialization and take
two courses in that area, beyond the core requirements.
ART HIST. SPECIALIZATION
History of Design Courses: 2/ 2
Course Title Credits Grade
22-1131 History of Architecture I 3 C
22-1132 History of Architecture II 3 C
22-1140 Architecture in Chicago Now 3 C
22-2170 History of Communication Desig 3 C
22-2171 Modern and Contemporary Design 3 C
22-2172 Design Culture Now 3 C
22-2175 Fashion: An Historical 3 C
22-2176 Contemporary Fashion* 3 C
Modern & Contemporary Courses: 2/ 2
Course Title Credits Grade
22-2110 History of Twentieth Century 3 C
22-2120 Art Since 1945 3 C
22-2135 African-American Art Since 190 3 C
22-3105 Dada, Surrealism, Futurism 3 C
Non-Western Art Courses: 2/ 2
Course Title Credits Grade
22-2140 Introduction to Arts of Africa 3 C
22-2141 Art and Ritual 3 C
22-2142 Art of India 3 C
22-2145 Arts of Africa 3 C
22-2150 The Art of Mexico: The Olmecs 3 C
History of Photography Courses: 2/ 2
Course Title Credits Grade
23-2650 History of Photography I: 3 C
23-2655 History of Photography II*: 3 C
23-4705 History of Photography Seminar 3 C
Choose one of the following:
Art History Electives Courses: 1/ 1
Course Title Credits Grade
22-1120 Art in Chicago Now 3 C
22-1131 History of Architecture I 3 C
22-1132 History of Architecture II 3 C
22-1140 Architecture in Chicago Now 3 C
22-2100 History of European Art: Topic 3 C
22-2110 History of Twentieth Century 3 C
22-2120 Art Since 1945 3 C
22-2130 American Art, 1840-1940 3 C
22-2135 African-American Art Since 190 3 C
22-2140 Introduction to Arts of Africa 3 C
22-2141 Art and Ritual 3 C
22-2142 Art of India 3 C
22-2145 Arts of Africa 3 C
22-2150 The Art of Mexico: The Olmecs 3 C
22-2170 History of Communication Desig 3 C
22-2171 Modern and Contemporary Design 3 C
22-2172 Design Culture Now 3 C
22-2175 Fashion: An Historical 3 C
22-2176 Contemporary Fashion* 3 C
22-3100 Topics in Art History: 3 C
22-3105 Dada, Surrealism, Futurism 3 C
22-3120 Theory/Practice Art Exhibition 3 C
23-2650 History of Photography I: 3 C
23-2655 History of Photography II*: 3 C
23-4705 History of Photography Seminar 3 C
23-7760 Photography in Chicago Now 3 C
Studio Art Courses: 2/ 2
Course Title Credits Grade
22-1210 Drawing I 3 C
22-1220 Fundamentals of 2-D Design 3 C
22-1230 Fundamentals of 3-D Design 3 C
22-1231 Contemporary Issues in New Med 3 C
In addition to the number of Liberal Arts and Science courses required of all
Columbia College students, Art History majors will be required to take 6 more
credits in Liberal Arts and Sciences or Cultural Studies. These courses will be
chosen in consultation with the student's Advisor and will complement the
student's area of specialization within Art History and post-graduation plans.
These 6 credits will not double count in the LAS Core.
FOREIGN LANG/ART FORM
Choose two courses from the following:
Language/Art Form Req Courses: 2/ 2
Course Title Credits Grade
51-1301 Spanish I 4 C
51-1302 Spanish II* 4 C
51-1303 C
51-1310 French I 4 C
51-1311 French II* 4 C
51-1320 Italian I: Language & Culture 4 C
51-1321 Italian II: Language & Culture 4 C
51-1330 Japanese I 4 C
51-1331 Japanese II* 4 C
51-1332 C
51-1340 Arabic I: Language and Culture 4 C
51-1341 Arabic II: Language and Cultur 4 C
24-1500 History of Cinema* 3 C
24-1510 Aesthetics of Cinema* 3 C
24-2900 History of Video & Digital Art 3 C
31-3100 Styles and Crafts: 3 C
31-3105 Styles/Crafts:Baroque-Modern 3 C
31-3110 Styles & Crafts: 3 C
32-1610 Music Through the Ages, from 3 C
32-1620 Popular Contemporary Music 3 C
32-1621 Introduction to Black Music 3 C
32-1621 Introduction to Black Music 3 C
33-2342 Cross-Cultural Perspectives 3 C
33-2343 Western Dance History* 3 C
40-1101 The History of Television 3 C
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