
Overview
We have the largest art history faculty in American higher education, and students are guided by masters of the discipline. You will also benefit from SCAD’s prominent symposia on the subject, and visiting art critics and historians eager to share their craft with the art history leaders of tomorrow.
Careers after Art History at Savannah College of Art and Design
Become a curator. Become a collections manager. Become a visual arts and digital media archivist. Art historians view the world through the lens of creative expression and seek to preserve art as a source for understanding the world and its cultures. Visual sensitivity, knowledge of history, training in research methods, and writing skills are developed through the study of art history.Launch your career as a professional:
- Art appraiser
- Art historian
- Art journalist
- Art therapist
- Collections manager
- Culture conservator
- Curator
- Development officer
- Manager for art programming
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Visual Culture in Context: Pre-Modern Global Perspectives
- Visual Culture in Context: Making Modernities
- Methods of Art History
- Art History B.F.A. Thesis
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year. There are no deadlines to apply; although, students are encouraged apply at least six months in advance to allow time to arrange for financial aid, and no later than 30 days prior to the start of their first quarter. Admission results normally take between two and four weeks.
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Visual Arts Art History View 2797 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Official U.S. high school diploma or equivalent program
- Evidence of English proficiency for students whose first language is not English
- One to three recommendations may be submitted by professors, teachers, counselors, or community leaders with whom the applicant has had immediate contact. Recommendations should address the applicant's level of commitment, as well as attributes such as creativity, initiative, motivation, character, and academic achievement, to aid in assessing the applicant's reasonable potential for success as a student at SCAD.
- Statement of purpose The statement should be no more than 500 words in length and should give an overview of the applicant's academic and personal experience, describing preparation for and commitment to further study at SCAD, as well as educational and professional goals and aspirations.
- Portfolio, audition or writing submission
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
40095 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40095 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
40095 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40095 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Savannah
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Art History.
Available Scholarships
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