Art history is the study of art and visual culture created around the world. We look at art and material culture in its historical context, taking into account the time, location, cultural ideals, philosophy, aesthetics, and techniques involved in its creation.
Our program offers a broad spectrum of courses covering art created in the earliest days of human culture to the contemporary art scene. You will delve into courses like Italian Renaissance Art, Chinese Painting, Islamic Art, and Latin American Women Artists, as well as thematic courses like Medieval Monsters and Nature into Art.
Through a bachelor's degree in art history you will learn to look closely, think critically and communicate effectively about the world’s rich and diverse visual culture. We offer a flexible degree path and our dedicated faculty are eager to help you forge an individual course of study based on your interests and career goals.
We offer:
Small classes of 15-35 students at the upper-division level
Student research opportunities throughout the curriculum
A senior year thesis project option
Opportunities to apply for travel grants for independent research
Faculty-lead group travel opportunities to visit museums and cultural institutions outside of Portland
Guest lectures representing a variety of art historical themes
Participation in the Portland Art Museum’s College Creative License program, offering a reduced price annual museum pass.
Some students participate in internships with local arts and non-profit institutions.
A bachelor’s in art history prepares you for a variety of careers, providing key skills that are useful in both professional and life experiences. While some of our graduates go on to pursue advanced degrees, many choose careers in the arts, non-profit administration, and other business careers that depend on creative thinking and strong communication skills.
Museum or Gallery Curator
Corporate Curator
Writer and Editor
Cultural Specialist
Art Conservation and Restoration
Museum Marketing and Public Relations
Art Consultant
Art Dealer
Art Appraiser
Nonprofit administration
Advertising and Marketing
Lawyer (specialty in art law or intellectual property)
Secondary and University-level Teacher
Exhibition Coordinator
Visual Resources Curator
1 Abril 2024, 24 Junho 2024
Portland State University
1825 SW Broadway,
PORTLAND,
Oregon,
97201, United States
1 Abril 2024, 24 Junho 2024
Portland State University
1825 SW Broadway,
PORTLAND,
Oregon,
97201, United States
To enroll as a first year student, you must have completed secondary school or high school. Your education must be equivalent to United States secondary school or high school education.
You must have a cumulative (overall) grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 when converted to the U.S. 4.0 grading scale.
TOEFL IBT: minimum overall score of 71; minimum subscore of 15 in reading and writing
Academic IELTS 6.0 overall; minimum 6.0 in reading and writing
Academic PTE 53 overall
Application Deadline:
Spring/March 5; Fall/August 1
Os requisitos para o IELTS podem variar de acordo com o curso que você escolher.