Art History (AH-AA), A.A.

Location(s): Kendall College of Art & Design

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Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts in Art History is a two-year program that prepares students for continuing study toward a bachelor’s degree in art history, studio art, and related majors. You’ll participate in a shared first-year experience of foundational courses before advancing to a globally-focused and diverse study of the history of both art and design in your second year. Throughout, you’ll explore a broad range of key periods, artists and designers, styles, and aesthetic themes while you develop critical skills in research and analysis.

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
While a portfolio is required for admission to KCAD bachelor’s degree programs, you do NOT need to submit a portfolio when applying to our associate degree programs.

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)

University General Education Requirements - 18 Credits Required

KCHU 120 - Writing Credit Hours: 3
KCHU 255 - Introduction to Narrative Studies Credit Hours: 3
KCSS 229 - Introduction to Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3
KCHU 228 - Philosophy Credit Hours: 3

Choose one of the following:

KCSC 240 - Perspectives on Science Credit Hours: 3
KCSC 231 - Math in Art and Design Credit Hours: 3
KCSC - Math/Science Elective Credit Hours: 3
KC__ ____ Gen Ed Elective Credit Hours: 3

College Requirements

Supportive Studio 24 Credit Hours

KCFN 113 - Color: Apply Credit Hours: 3
KCFN 133 - Drawing: Learn Credit Hours: 3
KCFN 134 - Drawing: Practice Credit Hours: 3

Choose three (3) of the following:

KCFN 115 - Design: Text Credit Hours: 3
KCFN 116 - Design: Image Credit Hours: 3
KCFN 117 - Making: Objects Credit Hours: 3
KCFN 118 - Making: Product Credit Hours: 3

Choose two (2) courses from any studio program

KC__ ____ Credit Hours: 3
KC__ ____ Credit Hours: 3

Art History 18 Credit Hours

KCAH 101 - Global Art I: Prehistory - 14th Century Credit Hours: 3
KCAH 102 - Global Art II: 15th Century - Present Credit Hours: 3
KCAH ____ Non-Western Art History Credit Hours: 3
KCAH ____ Design-focused Art History Credit Hours: 3
KCAH - Art History Elective Credit Hours: 3
KCAH - Art History Elective Credit Hours: 3

Graduation Requirements

Complete 60 semester credit hours.
Complete a program of study in Art History (at least half of the Art History credits must be in residence at KCAD).
Complete all Supportive Studio, Art History and General Education requirements.
Complete a minimum of 15 semester hoursin residence at KCAD.
Earn a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in Art History.
Submit a digital image of work.
Be in good standing with the College.

Suggested Semester Layout

First Year

Fall Courses

KCAH 101 - Global Art I: Prehistory - 14th Century Credit Hours: 3
KCHU 120 - Writing Credit Hours: 3
KCFN 113 - Color: Apply Credit Hours: 3
KCFN 133 - Drawing: Learn Credit Hours: 3
KCFN - Supportive Studio Credit Hours: 3

Spring Courses

KCAH 102 - Global Art II: 15th Century - Present Credit Hours: 3
KCHU 255 - Introduction to Narrative Studies Credit Hours: 3
KCFN 134 - Drawing: Practice Credit Hours: 3
KCFN - Supportive Studio Credit Hours: 3
KCFN - Supportive Studio Credit Hours: 3

Second Year

Fall Courses

KCAH ____ Non-Western Credit Hours: 3
KCAH - Art History Elective Credit Hours: 3
KCHU 228 - Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
KCSC - Math or Science Credit Hours: 3
KC__ ____ Supportive Studio Credit Hours: 3

Spring Courses

KCAH ____ Design-focused Art History Credit Hours: 3
KCAH - Art History Elective Credit Hours: 3
KCSS 229 - Introduction to Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3
KC__ ____ Gen Ed elective Credit Hours: 3
KC__ ____ Supportive Studio Credit Hours: 3

Contact Information

KCAD Admissions

Phone: 616.259.1118

Email: [email protected]