University of North Carolina Asheville Bachelor of Arts in Art History
University of North Carolina Asheville

University of North Carolina Asheville

Bachelor of Arts in Art History

Asheville, USA

BA

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of Arts in Art History explores the development and significance of art across various cultures and periods. Students engage with the visual arts while critically evaluating artworks and their contexts. The program promotes a deep understanding of artistic movements and fosters analytical skills essential for interpreting visual culture.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in diverse fields such as museum and gallery curation, art education, art conservation, cultural heritage management, and art criticism. They may also work in roles related to arts administration or pursue further studies in graduate programs.

With a 16-member faculty of acclaimed artists and scholars and a location in the thriving arts scene of Asheville, our small, supportive department of Art and Art History encourages imagination, experimentation, and freedom of thought.

You rsquo;ll start by building a foundation of writing skills in art history. Through critiques, you rsquo;ll receive valuable feedback on your work from faculty and classmates, and in your senior year, you rsquo;ll produce a major research paper. Internships at local museums and galleries allow you to explore career options and acquire professional experience.