Program Overview

University Program Information

Overview of Programs

The university offers a range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

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

Proseminar 1: Interdisciplinary Digital Humanities

ARTHIST 580S

Multimodal interdisciplinary digital humanities in theory and practice. Research, cultural heritage applications, public outreach. Theoretical and critical perspectives on humanities texts, data, images and other media; archives and exhibitions; visualization; museums; digital mapping and timelines; immersive and interactive media systems; apps and installations. Project-based critique, hands-on exercises, project management, and reflective writing. Interaction with Smith Media Labs projects and collaborators. Attention to digital divides, access and equity issues, global media contexts, sustainability, evaluation best practices, and obsolescence/EOL considerations for digital projects.

Enroll Consent

Instructor Consent Required

Curriculum Codes

• STS
• CE
• HI
• ALP

Cross-Listed As

• CMAC 580S
• ISS 580S
• VMS 580S

Typically Offered

Fall Only

Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies

The department offers various programs and courses in art, art history, and visual studies.

Undergraduate Information

• How to Apply
• Majors
• Minors
• Learning Outcomes
• Graduation with Distinction

Graduate Information

• How to Apply
• PhD - Art History & Visual Culture
• PhD - CMAC
• MA - Digital Art History
• MA - Computational Media
• MFAEDA

People

• Primary Faculty
• Secondary Faculty
• Instructors and Affiliated Faculty
• Emeriti Faculty
• Post Docs & Researchers
• Staff
• Graduate Students

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