Bachelor of Science 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. The undergraduate Art History program incorporates Drexel's nationally renowned co-op experience through which students, while pursuing their degree, can work for six months in relevant professional contexts such as museums, galleries, auction houses, and other arts organizations. Philadelphia boasts a robust, exciting trove of museums, galleries, and non-profit spaces, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Foundation, Mural Arts, Institute of Contemporary Art, PAFA, The Fabric Workshop, and many more. Drexel University is home seven distinguished collections, including the Founding Collection of art and design, the Robert & Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection, and the Polish Poster Collection, and it also stewards the Atwater Kent Collection, the City of Philadelphia’s extensive history collection. Drexel’s Leonard Pearlstein Gallery, the Paul Peck Alumni Center Gallery, and the Rincliffe Gallery showcase diverse circulating exhibitions throughout the year. Through co-ops and coursework, the Art History program fosters a hands-on approach, through which students can enjoy the direct in-person study of objects. In addition to museumgallery visits and work experience, students have curated exhibitions, led gallery tours, contributed to published exhibition catalogues, and written wall labels.

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.