Bachelor of Arts in Art History

In Art History, we explore visual and material culture (artworks, design objects, mass communication forms, and the environments they inhabit) to better understand the meanings these works produce. We study how images and artifacts developed historically, how they circulate across the globe, and how they shape and are shaped by their aesthetic, social, political, economic, and religious contexts. Art and design history encourages students to develop visual analysis skills, argument construction, scholarly research, effective communication, and historical knowledge. As the field of art history is inherently cross-cultural and interdisciplinary, its study can powerfully illuminate the diverse and global worlds we inhabit and make apparent the integral relationships between art, design, and society.Students who want to make Art History their primary major pursue a BA, which involves 2 three-month co-ops, more art history electives, and a strong component of Arts and Humanities courses. This degree option prepares students to enter the professional world of art historians by exposing them to critical reasoning, philosophy, anthropology, literature, world cultures, and foreign languages.

Official transcripts must be sent directly from your high school to Drexel They cannot accept self-submitted transcripts. You are required to submit transcripts from each high school attended. Transcripts must include all coursework from grades nine 9 ten 10 and eleven 11 Twelfth 12th grade coursework in progress should also be included.Important notes for international applicants - A transcript is official only when it is sent directly from an institution to the Office of Admissions or when it is officially signed stamped in color and sealed. Use your legal name on all documents should match the name listed on your passport. All students who attended any portion of secondary school outside of the US are required to submit an official academic record with notarized English translation from every secondary or postsecondary school attended Transcripts must reflect 9th 10th and 11th grade coursework and grades earned as well as any 12th grade coursework in progress.Two letters of recommendation are required.