History of Art


General Planning Tips For History of Art

  • With careful planning you can study abroad and still graduate on time.
  • The minimum eligibility requirements to study abroad are the completion of one semester on campus and a GPA of 2.5 or higher.  Some programs may have additional eligibility requirements.
  • Study abroad is a great way to satisfy your KU Core requirements.  Therefore, you might consider reserving some of your KU Core classes to take abroad.  
  • Scholarships are available for study abroad both through KU Study Abroad & Global Engagement and national organizations. Research your opportunities early.
  • Courses to take at KU: There may be certain courses within the History of Art curriculum that you should plan to take at KU.  Meet with your academic advisor to learn more about any restrictions that may exist in your curriculum so that you can effectively plan for a study abroad experience.

When To Go

Freshman

  • Schedule a meeting with an academic advisor during your first semester at KU to discuss your graduation year plan and identify specific courses as well as specific timing opportunities for your study abroad experience.
  • After you’ve met with your academic advisor, continue your program research by visiting the KU Study Abroad Info Center in Lippincott Hall. Study abroad peer advisors can help you to identify suitable study abroad options based upon the information you received from your advisor.
  • Studying abroad usually requires two letters of recommendation, so it’s good to start identifying individuals who can speak to your academic qualifications as well as your ability to be successful during an international experience.
  • The summer before your sophomore year would also be a great time to take some of your KU Core courses abroad.  Applications for these programs are usually due March 1st, so visit the Study Abroad Info Center early in the spring semester to learn more about your options.

Sophomore and Junior

  • Sophomore or Junior year is a common time for students to pursue a study abroad program. 
  • You can take a combination of HA major courses, HA elective courses, minor requirements, and/or KU Core requirements during your time abroad.  Your academic advisor can help you to determine which courses to target for your study abroad experience.
  • Summer internships abroad are a great way to gain valuable professional experience in a unique location.  There are several locations to choose from, and you can participate in these internships the summer after your sophomore or junior year.

Senior

  • If you plan to study abroad as a senior, you should first meet with an academic advisor prior to applying for a program to make sure that you are on track to complete all your degree requirements.

Courses and Credit 

  • A number of History of Art  courses have already been pre-approved for KU credit.  To see available pre-approved courses, visit the Course Equivalencies Database.
  • If you want to take a class/classes that have not been pre-approved, complete the credit approval process.

Recommended Programs For History of Art

University of Exeter

Recommended Timing: Fall or spring semester - sophomore or junior year

Sample courses: Special Study in 20th/21st Century Art, Art 1945-80s, Understanding Space in Renaissance Italy, Global Art and Empire1850-1950 

John Cabot University-Student Initiated Programs in Italy and Greece

Recommended Timing: Fall or spring semester - sophomore or junior year

Sample courses: Modern Art, History of Photography, Contemporary Art, Northern Renaissance Art, Introduction to Renaissance art, World Art II: Intro to the Medieval world. 

Sophia University

Recommended Timing: Fall or spring semester - sophomore, junior, or senior year

Sample courses: History of Western Art: Renaissance to Modern, Introduction to Asian Art, Japanese Buddhist Art, Art and Culture of Japan

University of Hong Kong 

Recommended Timing: Fall or spring semester - sophomore or junior year

Sample courses: Chinese Calligraphy, Special Topics in East Asian Art, Special Study in Baroque, Art and Culture of Korea

University College London- (Student Initiated Programs in United Kingdom)

Recommended Timing: Fall or spring semester - sophomore, junior, or senior year

University of Leeds 

Recommended Timing: Fall or spring semester - sophomore, junior, or senior year

Sample courses: Variant Modern Art; Medieval Art: Visualizing Gender; Sins, Sinisters and Sciapods: The Margins of Medieval Art; Unmaking Things: Materials and Ideas in the European Renaissance