School of Art
Certificate
Art History, Criticism & Theory
Certificate in Art History, Criticism, & Theory
To apply for this certificate program, you must be enrolled in a graduate degree program
at TTU.
The Graduate Certificate program in Art History, Criticism, and Theory (GCAHCT) provides
a knowledge base in art history and its affiliated areas of art criticism and art
theory. It comprises a minimum of 15 semester hours of graduate work in art history
and criticism chosen in consultation with the GCAHCT coordinator. The certificate
program is an option for students who are currently enrolled in a graduate program
at Texas Tech University and would like to expand their knowledge in art history.
What is a Graduate Certificate?
The Graduate Certificate program in Art History, Criticism, and Theory (GCAHCT) is intended as a complement to your primary graduate degree. It comprises a set of courses (usually five, 15 credit hours) that provides in-depth knowledge in a specific subject. Certificate courses provide a coherent knowledge base, but at a less advanced level than the set of courses in a graduate academic program such as the MA. The certificate is a means to obtain formalized credit for completion of a body of coursework. A graduate certificate may be preferable to a minor, as while courses completed for a minor within a degree program are credited on the transcript, the name of the minor is not recorded. Those who complete a certificate program receive a certificate of completion, and the transcript records the certificate.
Admissions
HOW DO I APPLY?
Students, who are enrolled in a graduate degree program may apply for admission to
the Graduate Certificate program in Art History, Criticism, and Theory (GCAHCT) directly
through the Admissions Portal of the Graduate School.
Please note that this application is separate from the application to your primary
degree program, which need not be in the School of Art or the Talkington College of
Visual and Performing Arts.
WHAT BACKGROUND DO I NEED?
The minimum pre-requisite is 6 credit hours in art history at the undergraduate or graduate level. These 6 credit hours can be taken as ‘leveling’ courses in the art history area of the SOA (in other words, to bring you up to the entry requirement before starting the program). The art history faculty emphasizes that graduate study in art history requires extensive reading, research, analysis, and writing. Adequate preparation in these skills is essential for successful completion of the certificate program. If one's experience with art history isn't recent, the applicant should consult with the certificate coordinator to see whether (a) refresher course(s) can be added to the program of study.
WHAT PREREQUISITES DO I NEED?
The minimum prerequisites are:
- Contemporaneous enrollment in a TTU graduate program (such as an MA, MFA, PhD, FADP)
- Prior 6 credit hours in art history at the undergraduate or graduate level are also required. These prerequisite credit hours can be taken as ‘leveling’ courses in the art history area of the SOA (in order to bring you up to the entry requirement before starting the program).
The art history faculty emphasizes that graduate study in art history requires extensive reading, research, analysis, and writing. Adequate preparation in these skills is essential for successful completion of the certificate program. If one's experience with art history isn't recent, the applicant should consult with the certificate coordinator to see whether (a) refresher course(s) can be added to the program of study.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Application to the Graduate Certificate program in Art History, Criticism, and Theory (GCAHCT) is through the Graduate School’s Application Portal.
For the application, we require:
- College transcript(s) showing prerequisite courses
- Evidence of contemporaneous enrollment in a graduate degree program at TTU
- Payment of application fee
Please contact the Art History Graduate Programs Coordinator, Dr. Theresa Flanigan, for any questions regarding application.
Curriculum
TYPICAL PLAN OF STUDY
The Graduate Certificate program in Art History, Criticism, and Theory (GCAHCT) comprises a minimum of 15 credit hours of graduate work in art history and criticism chosen in consultation with the GCAHCT coordinator.
Students in the certificate program take two of the following required courses (please note their frequency):
- ARTH 5308 Methods and Theories in Art History (typically taught biannually in fall)
- ARTH 5309 Theories of Contemporary Art (typically taught annually in spring)
- ART 5340 Transdisciplinary Approaches to Issues in the Arts (to count toward the certificate, enrollment in ART 5340 must be approved by the GCAHCT coordinator)
In addition to the two required courses above, students must choose a minimum of three electives (for a minimum of 9 credits) from the following list:
- ARTH 5305 Topics in Art History
- ARTH 5308 Methods and Theories in Art History
- ARTH 5309 Theories of Contemporary Art
- ARTH 5320 Arts of Medieval Europe
- ARTH 5340 Renaissance and Baroque Art
- ARTH 5363 18th and 19th Century Art
- ARTH 5382 Modern and Contemporary Art
- ART 5340 Transdisciplinary Approaches to Issues in the Arts
- ARTH 7000 Research (must be approved by the instructor and GCAHCT coordinator)
Consultation with the program coordinator and course instructor is crucial when selecting courses that suit individual interests and that fulfill program requirements. The elective courses mentioned above can be taken for credit more than once when offered with different topics.
ONLINE CATALOG INFORMATION
Questions?
Contact the Coordinator
Dr. Theresa Flanigan
Assistant Professor, Interim MA Art History Coordinator
School of Art
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Address
3010 18th Street | Box 42081, Lubbock, Texas 79409 -
Phone
806.742.3826 -
Email
art.info@ttu.edu