Program Overview

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 computational media.

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

Course Offerings

• 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 Program Details

Advanced Digital Art History: New Representational Technologies

ARTHIST 551SL

Development of research projects in art history, visual studies, and material culture expressed by using new technologies to record and communicate complex sets of humanities data from various primary sources. Introduces techniques for the digital presentation and analysis of visual material through a series of interpretative technologies, including the development of web applications; data visualization and analysis; project documentation; and/or database modeling, construction & management. No prior experience with the above is expected. Consent of instructor required.

Curriculum Codes

• STS
• ALP
• CZ

Cross-Listed As

• ISS 551SL
• VMS 551SL

Typically Offered

Occasionally

Department Overview

The Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies offers a variety of programs and courses in art history, visual arts, and computational media, with a focus on research and academic excellence.