Montgomery College 2015-2016 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Montgomery College 2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Art History, Arts and Sciences AA


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This track is designed for the student who is interested primarily in the historical and aesthetic aspects of the subject, rather than in the production of art, and who plans to transfer to a four-year program to pursue a degree in museum work, art research, or art history. Completion of all requirements for this track will lead to the award of the AA in arts and sciences.

General Education Course Selections


Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should consult an advisor.

First Semester


Second Semester


Third Semester


  • 3 semester hours
  • OR

  • Art history elective 3 semester hours
  •  

  • Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD)**
  • Natural sciences distribution 4 semester hours (NSLD)
  • Art history elective 3 semester hours
  • World language elective 3 semester hours

Fourth Semester


  • Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
  • Natural sciences distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
  • Art history elective 3 semester hours
  • Literature elective 3 semester hours (HUMD) ‡‡

Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or general elective.

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

‡ French or German is recommended.

‡‡  Course should be selected from humanities distribution list.

 

 

Program Outline / Degree Requirements


Foundation Courses


Distribution Courses


Program Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or general elective.

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

‡ French or German is recommended.

‡‡  Course should be selected from humanities distribution list.

Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the ability to think critically about, analyze and interpret works of art and architecture employing discipline specific vocabulary.
  • Employ chronology in the understanding of historical and cultural contexts.
  • Discriminate and differentiate works of art and architecture to demonstrate visual literacy.

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