Art History Pre-Major

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Summary

Prepare for a major in Art History by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a transfer degree.

Art History is the study of visual arts within a cultural and historical context. It looks at art and visual culture as instruments of knowledge and methods of human expression to gain a deeper understanding of the human experience. By studying the styles, techniques, and methodologies of the visual arts created throughout the ages, students learn the importance of human creativity and artistic expression and learn to situate ethnic, aesthetic, social, and cultural traditions within a global perspective.

The Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) is part of Shoreline’s General Transfer program and is designed to meet the first two years of requirements of most four-year degrees.

Completion Award
Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement
Length of Study
90 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Location
On Campus

  1. Describe differences and similarities in how people across the globe experience social, cultural, economic, or political systems.
  2. Examine the interactions between societies and individuals.
  3. Apply methods of a specific discipline to interpret an expression of the human experience.
  4. Identify methods scientists use to explain aspects of the natural world.
  5. Use scientific laboratory practices within a field or discipline to investigate a scientific concept.

In addition to the outcomes above, students will gain the skills and knowledge included in Shoreline Student Learning Outcomes (SSLOs): Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Social Justice, Information Literacy, and Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning.

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Students who major in Art History develop knowledge and skills that can be applied to a variety of careers that include teaching, research and development, public relations, collection and curatorial management, appraising, marketing, sales, journalism and publishing. Potential employers include: Museums, galleries, historical societies, public and private schools, colleges and universities, libraries, auction companies, publishing and media companies, businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
2023-2024		 WA-Resident Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus		 Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹		 Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
1 credit $145.17  $245.71  $339.54 $162.51
5 credits $673.85  $1,176.57  $1,645.70  $760.55
12 credits (full-time) $1,462.52  $2,476.40 $3,422.10  $1,637.76
15 credits $1,641.05 $2,667.59  $3,624.45 $1,819.05

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees
Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

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