Graduate Concentration in
Theory and History of Art and Design
The Theory and History of Art and Design concentration offers the opportunity to augment a graduate degree with a 15-credit Theory and History of Art and Design concentration. Knowledge of the histories and theories of art and visual culture is increasingly demanded of artists and designers, and the THAD department has designed the concentration in recognition of this phenomenon and the fact that MFA, MLA, MAT and MID recipients often enter teaching careers in which they are expected to teach history and theory as well as studio classes.
THAD Graduate Concentration Requirements:
1. Theory and Methods (2 courses): Graduate concentrators are required to take two courses in THAD in this topic area.
2. Seminars (2 course): Graduate concentrators must complete at least 2 elective seminars.
3. Electives (1 course): Graduate concentrators are required to complete an elective course. This course may be a seminar or a lecture.
Any Liberal Arts graduate degree requirements and certain graduate courses offered within the individual programs may be incorporated in the credits necessary to complete the concentration. All master’s degree candidates are eligible to add this concentration to their program of study.
Concentration Coordinator
Jung Joon Lee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Art History
Declare HPSS Concentration
In order to declare your intention to concentrate in Theory and History of Art and Design, please complete this form and return it to the THAD Coordinator. Copies will be sent to the Registrar and the head of your major department. There is no penalty for withdrawing from the Concentration.
