Honors Program
Students with a 3.2 overall GPA and at least a 3.5 average in the major may apply to the faculty for participation in the Art Department's Honors Program.
Why Honors?
Students who want to engage more deeply with art history or studio art may be considered for honors. Pursuing honors pushes students to enhance their writing or artistic portfolio. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate their ambition and depth of study through their thesis or solo exhibition. Students have used their honors theses and exhibitions for graduate school applications, job portfolios, and personal fulfillment in exploring topics they are passionate about. Art History and Studio Art provide students with clear milestones, mentorship, and support to complete their final honors project.
To be considered for Honors in Art History, students should:
- Receive an 'A' in ART 496.
- Meet overall GPA requirements.
- Demonstrate exceptional skill in writing and research in their thesis, as evaluated by the Art History faculty.
The thesis is a 40-page original research paper or a combination of formal writing and creative formats about a topic of their choice, overseen by two faculty advisors.
To be considered for Honors in Art History, students should:
- Receive an 'A' in ART 401.
- Meet overall GPA requirements.
- Present a solo art exhibition, a completed professional portfolio, and a brief artist talk in their senior year, demonstrating exceptional quality and ambition as evaluated by the Studio Art faculty.