The curriculum for the B.A in Art provides a generalist approach within a liberal arts tradition and offers the possibility of a concentration of courses either in Studio Art or Art History. Integration of various artistic disciplines is promoted, including a solid component of the non-Western (especially the Arabic/Egyptian) contribution to the arts.
Studio Art courses develop a comprehensive foundation in two-dimensional studio art disciplines in conjunction with a strong theoretical component of Art History. Courses in Art History take advantage of the uniqueness of the AUC's geographical position in the world, drawing from influential movements in Western art as well as from the rich aesthetic heritage of the Middle East.
In order to ensure the excellence and commitment of art major candidates, all students will be required to submit a portfolio of their work and to have taken three introductory courses (ARTV 200, 201, and either 310, 211, or 212) before being allowed to declare the major.
Major Requirements:
A total of 120 credits are required for the bachelor's degree in Art:
Core Curriculum (40 credits) as stated on page 76-81
Concentration Requirements (30 credits)
ARTV 200
Foundations of Design and Color, 3 cr.
ARTV 201
Drawing I, 3 cr.
ARTV 202
Painting I, 3 cr.
ARTV 211
World Art Survey I, 3 cr.
ARTV 212
World Art Survey II, 3 cr.
ARTV 310
Modern and Contemporary Art, 3 cr.
ARTV 311
Drawing II, 3 cr.
ARTV 312
Painting II, 3 cr.
ARTV 470
Advanced Seminar, 3 cr.
ARTV 370 or ARTV 314
Selected Topics in Art or Modern and Contemporary Architecture, 3 cr.
Collateral Requirements (15 credits)
EGPT 261
Art and Architecture from Ancient Egypt I, 3 cr.
EGPT 262
Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt II, 3 cr.
ARBS 270-271
Intro to Islamic Art and Architecture, 6 cr.
PHIL 310
Philosophy and Art, 3 cr.
Four additional collateral courses to be chosen from among the following (12 credits)
ARTV 402
Independent Study, 3 cr.
JRMC 230
Intro to Photography, 3 cr.
JRMC 305
Intro to Graphic Communications, 3 cr.
JRMC 315
Public Relations and Advertising, 3 cr.
JRMC 330
Advanced Photography, 3 cr.
JRMC 405
Advanced Graphic Communications, 3 cr.
JRMC 425
Advanced Advertising, 3 cr.
THTR 224
Into to Technical Theater, 3 cr.
THTR 320
Design for the Theater: Scenography, 3 cr.
THTR 321
Design for the Theater: Costume, 3 cr.
THTR 322
Design for the Theater: Stage Lighting, 3 cr.
FILM 220
Intro to Film, 3 cr.
FILM 330
Film Theory and Criticism, 3 cr.
FILM 350
Film Production, 3 cr.
FILM/ANTH 341
Anthropology and Film, 3 cr.
ARBS 206
Art and Architecture of the City of Cairo, 3 cr.
ARBS 370
Pre-Islamic Influences on the Art and Architecture of Cairo, 3 cr.
ARBS 468
Painting in Islam, 3 cr.
ARBS 469
Islamic Pottery, 3 cr.
ARBS 477-478
Islamic Minor Arts, 6 cr.
EGPT 202
Introduction to Egyptology, 3 cr.
EGPT 204
Archaeology and Prehistory, 3 cr.
ANTH 202
Cultural Anthropology, 3 cr.
HIST 402
Selected Topics in European History, Power and Art (or other when art is the central focus of the course), 3 cr.
Other Selected Topics courses may apply when art is the central focus of the course.
Electives (23 credits)
All elective courses must be selected in consultation with an art advisor. Non-collateral electives will preferably constitute a minor.
