Minor Requirements

The minor consists of six courses on the history and criticism of art and visual culture:

Methods

Complete the following course:

• AVC 374 Methods in the Study of Art and Visual Culture

History and Criticism

Complete four courses on the history and criticism of art and visual culture designated with the (AVC: History and Criticism) attribute. The department strongly encourages students to complete a second 300-level course.

Power and Privilege

Complete one course that focuses on the study of issues of power and privilege designated with the (AVC: Power and Privilege) attribute.

Courses Taken Outside of Bates

With the approval of the chair, students may complete the minor with as many as two credits taken off campus.

Pass/Fail

A maximum of one course taken Pass/Fail may count towards the minor.

Restricted Declarations

Students who have declared the History and Criticism of Art and Visual Culture minor may not declare the following:

• History and Criticism of Art and Visual Culture major

Other Considerations

Students who have declared the History and Criticism of Art and Visual Culture minor and the Studio Art major may apply up to two history and criticism courses to both programs.