John Cabot University, Rome:John Cabot University (JCU) is a private, American liberal arts university in the heart of Rome, Italy. We offer a four-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History degre program in English. This program emphasizes art-historical theories and analytic methods with a strong focus on the visual arts of Europe, the Mediterranean and North America. Given the University’s location at the geographical and temporal crossroads of Europe and the Mediterranean, the program places a strong emphasis upon the visual cultures of Rome and of Italy.
Email: Contact us below ( or request a callback ).BA in Art History Degree Program (4 years):
After an initial series of four foundation courses, majors develop their command of art history and its approaches through upper-level courses in a variety of pertinent subject areas. The major culminates in the fourth year, when each student selects a topic and works individually with a specialized faculty member to research and write a senior thesis.
BA in Art History Core Curriculum:
The core courses are aimed to provide the student with a solid foundation for the study of art history and prepare the student for their Senior Thesis.
1. World Art I.
Visual Culture from the Stone Age to Late Antiquity
2. World Art II. Visual Culture of the Medieval World
3. World Art III. Visual Culture of the Renaissance and Baroque World
4. World Art IV. Visual Culture of the Modern and Contemporary World
5. Introduction to Art-Historical Thinking
6. Three 200- or 300-level Art History courses in three of the four areas
i. Ancient Greco-Roman
ii. Late Antique, Medieval, Byzantine
iii. Renaissance, Baroque and 18thC
iv. Modern and Contemporary
7. One Studio Art course (100-300 level)
8. Research Practicum
9. Senior Thesis
Internships:
Students can win internships at institutions that include the Museo Nazionale Romano, the Galleria Doria Pamphilj, and the Biblioteca Angelica, Europe’s first public library and a major repository of illuminated manuscripts.
Other Requirements:
- Major Electives - Six major electives must be completed of which at least three 300-level Art History classes. Students may take up to three 200 or 300-level courses in other relevant disciplines with the approval of the advisor and the Dean.
- General Electives sufficient to give a total of 120 credits.
- The Proficiency Requirements of the University in English, Mathematics and Foreign Language.
- The General Distribution Requirements of the University in English, Mathematics and Science, Social Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts (many of the Humanities and Fine Arts requirements will be satisfied by the core curriculum courses).
Career Prospects:
Earning a bachelor’s degree in art history can constitute the first step toward a fascinating career in the field - for example, as a college professor, a museum or gallery curator, a museum educator, or a cultural officer in the diplomatic corps. The skills gained through art historical training, especially analytic and critical thinking and effective writing, offer outstanding preparation for careers in law, journalism, marketing, media, secondary education and many other creative vocations.
Evidence of English Language Proficiency:
If English is not your native language and you didn’t attend an institution where classes were taught in English, please submit your TOEFL score (minimum score – 213 in the computer test or 550 in the traditional, paper test), ibTOEFL 85+ or IELTS 6.5+.
