Program Overview

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University Program Information

Overview of Programs

The university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including art history, visual arts, and visual and media studies.

Undergraduate Programs

• Majors:
  • Art History
  • Art History: Architecture
  • Art History: Museum Theory & Practice
  • Art History & Visual Arts
  • Computational Media: Interdepartmental Major in Computer Science and Visual and Media Studies
  • Visual Arts
  • Visual & Media Studies
  • Visual and Media Studies: Cinematic Arts
• Minors:
  • Art History
  • Computational Media: Interdepartmental Minor in Computer Science and Visual and Media Studies
  • Photography
  • Visual Arts
  • Visual & Media Studies
  • Cinematic Arts Minor

Graduate Programs

• Degree Programs:
  • Ph.D. in Art History & Visual Culture
  • Ph.D. in Computational Media, Arts & Cultures
  • MA in Digital Art History / Computational Media
  • MFA in Experimental & Documentary Arts

Courses

• Art History
• Visual Arts
• Visual & Media Studies
• Historical & Cultural Visualization
• Cinematic Arts
• Computational Media, Arts & Cultures
• SPRING 2026 Courses

Research Areas

• Visual Arts
  • Student Visual Arts Projects
  • Faculty Visual Arts Projects
• Art History
  • Faculty Art History Projects
• Visual & Media Studies
  • Student Visual & Media Studies Projects
  • Faculty Visual & Media Studies Projects
• Selected Faculty Books
• Related Programs

Specific Course Details

ARTHIST 251: Art and Christianity: A History of Christian Visual Culture

This course is an introduction to the history of Christian visual culture from the early Middle Ages to the present. Beginning with controversies concerning the nature of images and their role in Christian worship, the course moves through successive eras of Christian history, focusing on Western Europe in the medieval and early modern eras, then following Christianity around the globe in the colonial period, ending with examination of modern European and American art that draws in different ways from the history of Christian ideas and practices. Readings and discussion in class focus on objects such as reliquaries, paintings, architectural settings, illustrated books, and prints.

Curriculum Codes

• ALP

Cross-Listed As

• RELIGION 250

Typically Offered

• Spring Only

Department Overview

The Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies offers a variety of programs and courses in art history, visual arts, and visual and media studies. The department is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education in the arts, with a focus on critical thinking, creativity, and technical skills.

Learning Outcomes

The university's programs are designed to provide students with a range of skills and knowledge, including critical thinking, creativity, and technical skills. The learning outcomes for each program are designed to prepare students for careers in the arts and related fields.

Graduation with Distinction

Students who excel in their studies may be eligible for graduation with distinction. This honor is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and a deep understanding of their field of study.

Alumni

The university's alumni are a diverse and accomplished group, with many going on to successful careers in the arts and related fields. The university is committed to supporting its alumni, with a range of resources and opportunities available to help them achieve their goals.