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Explore diverse paths with an Art major at MTSU. Choose Art History or Visual Arts concentration for careers or further studies.

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Art, Art History Concentration, B.A.

More than one path is open to those who wish to major in Art and pursue careers in museums, galleries, or arts organizations and/or pursue further study at the graduate level.
Students choose between concentrations in Art History and in Visual Arts. Those choosing Art History will take upper-level courses in non-Western art (Asian, Pre-Columbian, Latin American, African), Medieval/Renaissance art, and modern/contemporary art. Students who concentrate in Art History may pursue graduate degrees or careers in museums, galleries, or arts organizations. Others may consider occupations in such varied areas as education, historical preservation, and consulting. Faculty members work with individual students, assisting them in choosing areas of interest that will further their goals.

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Medieval Art History Class Hosts an Exhibition

Dr. Laura Cochrane, professor in the Department of Art and Design, recently taught her Medieval Art History class where students created artwork that replicated the art-style from 1000-1400 AC. Students' art included paintings and the use of other mediums, but mainly focused on stained-glass. The students were to then take their art and curate an exhibit showcasing their completed work. Students were paired into teams and assigned different aspects of the curation process to assemble the exhibit holistically. One team was in charge of curation; they selected the theme for the artists and curated the final exhibit. Another team completed graphic design elements for the exhibit by creating flyers and ads that fit within the theme. And finally, different groups of artists used the resources and methods that they learned in class to create artwork for the Medieval Art Exhibit. With this hands-on approach, Dr. Cochrane made sure to include students in every process of an exhibition while also teaching them the history and methods of creating medieval art.

Medieval books among faculty specialty

Dr. Laura Cochrane, assistant professor, recently discussed the topic of decorative and colorful artistry of medieval books in connection with "The Art of the Page" exhibit at MTSU's James E. Walker Library. Cochrane's research interests include early medieval art, especially Anglo-Saxon and Carolingian manuscripts. She teaches courses in medieval and Renaissance art, art history methods, and Islamic arts. The exhibit, which included a medieval-era leaf from the Catholic liturgical work Book of Hours, is an example of the access MTSU students have to faculty research and work.

News Briefs

Medieval Art History Class Hosts an Exhibition

Dr. Laura Cochrane, professor in the Department of Art and Design, recently taught her Medieval Art History class where students created artwork that replicated the art-style from 1000-1400 AC. Students' art included paintings and the use of other mediums, but mainly focused on stained-glass. The students were to then take their art and curate an exhibit showcasing their completed work. Students were paired into teams and assigned different aspects of the curation process to assemble the exhibit holistically. One team was in charge of curation; they selected the theme for the artists and curated the final exhibit. Another team completed graphic design elements for the exhibit by creating flyers and ads that fit within the theme. And finally, different groups of artists used the resources and methods that they learned in class to create artwork for the Medieval Art Exhibit. With this hands-on approach, Dr. Cochrane made sure to include students in every process of an exhibition while also teaching them the history and methods of creating medieval art.

Medieval books among faculty specialty

Dr. Laura Cochrane, assistant professor, recently discussed the topic of decorative and colorful artistry of medieval books in connection with "The Art of the Page" exhibit at MTSU's James E. Walker Library. Cochrane's research interests include early medieval art, especially Anglo-Saxon and Carolingian manuscripts. She teaches courses in medieval and Renaissance art, art history methods, and Islamic arts. The exhibit, which included a medieval-era leaf from the Catholic liturgical work Book of Hours, is an example of the access MTSU students have to faculty research and work.

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Students studying Art History may end up working in museums or galleries, in the teaching field, or in other arts- or historic-related occupations. Some possible career opportunities include

  • Advertising work
  • Appraiser
  • Architecture career
  • Art conservation/preservation
  • Art critic
  • Art dealer
  • Arts management
  • Auctioneering/collecting
  • Commercial design
  • Consulting work
  • Curator at museum/gallery
  • Educator
  • Exhibit designer
  • Filmmaker
  • Fine arts restoration
  • Historic preservation work
  • Historic research
  • Librarian

Most individuals pursuing a career in art history find that graduate work enhances their opportunities. Included among the graduate programs that MTSU art history graduates have entered are

  • Pratt Institute.
  • Savannah College of Art and Design
  • University of London
  • University of East Anglia
  • University of Madrid
  • University of Louisville

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