Program Overview

Art (Art History, B.A.)

Program Description

Old Dominion University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Art with a major in Art History. The study of the history of art promotes visual and cultural literacy, critical and independent thinking, and advanced research and communication skills. ODU offers a BA in Art History, as well as a minor in Art History. The major and minor in Art History is designed to effectively function as a stand-alone major/minor, while also complementing other majors/minors within the Art Department, College of Arts and Letters and across the University.

Program Highlights

• ODU's Art History Faculty mentor students collectively and individually and are dedicated to preparing students for graduate school and professional careers

College and Department

• College of Arts & Letters
• Department of Art

Degree Level and Type

• Undergraduate
• Degree Earned: Bachelor of Arts

Delivery Modes

• On-Campus

Featured Courses

• ARTH 316: High Renaissance Art in Italy
  • This course is a survey of High Renaissance Art in Italy (roughly 1473 to 1520), focusing primarily on the recognized major artists or 'masters' of the High Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian.
  • Prerequisites: ARTH 121A or ARTH 150 or ARTH 203 or ARTH 204 or ARTH 210 or ARTH 230 or permission of the instructor.
• ARTH 350W: Art Criticism
  • A study of the analysis, theoretical approaches, methodologies, and effects of the practice of art criticism.
  • This is a writing-intensive course.
  • Prerequisites: ARTH 121A or ARTH 150 or ARTH 203 or ARTH 204 or ARTH 210 or ARTH 230 or permission of the instructor; grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C.

Careers

• Curators: Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.
  • Median Salary: $58,830
• Historians: Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.
  • Median Salary: $64,220

Requirements

Students entering the Bachelor of Arts program in Art History should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.

Transfer

At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful transfer of students.

Cost

Estimated rates for the academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

• Active Duty Military Rate: Cost Per-Credit $250
• Virginia Resident: Cost Per-Credit $268
• Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States: Cost Per-Credit $444
• Non-Resident: Cost Per-Credit $953.50

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.

• Cost Estimator

Scholarships

• Charles Sibley Scholarship (Spring Semester, Annual)
• Helen and Richard Parker Scholarship in Art History (Spring Semester, Annual)
• Scholarships via Honors College (Begins Sophomore Year)
• Undergraduate Research & Creativity Scholarship Program (April 15th Deadline)
• Undergraduate Travel Grant
• Knowledge & Creativity Expo: This is an excellent opportunity to present research and to build your C.V.