Art History (B.A.)
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Outcome Statements for Art History Majors
Art History Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Art History will:
Practice precise and thorough observation:
-Perceive and organize visual information
-Assess the appearance of specific objects and monuments
strategically
-Analyze the meaning(s) of an objects appearance,
materials and techniques
Write and speak effectively about art and architecture:
-Organize complex information into a coherent argument
-Choose clear and appropriate language
-Communicate orally so as to instruct peers
Acquire knowledge of key monuments, artists and art movements in the history of art.
Evaluate physical, visual and textual sources of information:
-Assess the strengths and weaknesses of different
categories of material evidence
-Assess the point of view or perspective of primary
and secondary sources
Interpret art and architecture as expressions of cultural
and historical circumstances:
-Integrate factual information about specific cultures
into broader concepts
-Assess the role of an individual artist in relation
to his/her context
-Compare circumstances and processes of making art
across cultures
Conduct research using art historical methods and materials:
-Formulate research projects with topics and strategies
of suitable scope and scale
-Pursue academic inquiry using primary and secondary
sources in print and electronic media
-Understand multiple theoretical models and methods
of art historical interpretation
Recognize personal and cultural biases affecting the presentation
and reception of art historical information:
-Incorporate awareness of the history of the discipline
into explanations
-Understand classification and categories as intentional
components of interpretation
-Address her/his particular attitudes and experiences
that may affect her/his approach
Articulate key ethical issues in art history, and their
relation to professional behavior.
-Be cognizant of professional principles for acquiring
art
-Recognize the complexity of authenticity, especially
regarding restoration
-Address the commodification of culture as it relates
to works of art of many periods.
Quick Links
- Campus Contacts
- Learning Outcomes Oversight Committee (LOOC)
- Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education (RIBGHE)
