Major in Art History/Arts Management

There are very few undergraduate programs for people who love the visual arts and want a career in the arts, but do not want to become artists. Many undergraduate schools provide art history programs that, however, do not give students the theoretical and practical skills necessary for work in an art museum, commercial gallery, or an arts non-profit organization.

USF's Art History/Arts Management Major offers students the knowledge, skills and life experience they will need to become successful professionals in the art world and to prepare those who plan to continue their studies in graduate programs in Arts Management, Museum Studies, or Art History.

In addition to courses in art history, museum studies, design, and professional practice, the program offers three required internships at a fine arts museum, a commercial gallery, and an arts non-profit organization.

Requirements for the Major (48 units)

Required Core Courses

• VA - 101 Survey of Western Art History 1
• VA - 102 Survey of Western Art History 2
• VA - 150 Introduction to Graphic Design
• VA - 200 Museum Studies 1
• VA - 300 Museum Studies 2
• VA - 420 Art and Business

Required Fine Arts Class (Choose at least one)

• VA - 120 Studio Systems
• VA - 210 Drawing 1

Non-Western Art History Electives (Choose at least one)

• VA - 307 Asian Art
• VA - 308 African Art
• VA - 316 Filipino American Arts

Art History Electives (Choose at least one)

• VA - 105 The Imaginary Museum
• VA - 305 Modern and Contemporary Art
• VA - 306 Women and Art
• VA - 390 Special Topics

Internships (Complete all three)

• VA - 421 Museum Internship
• VA - 422 Commercial Gallery Internship
• VA - 423 Non-Profit Arts Internship