Bachelor of Arts, Major in Art History (Non-Studio)

Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) University

NSCAD was the first Canadian degree-granting institution to offer a degree in art history. Decades later, the Art History and Contemporary Culture Division is still on the cutting edge of conceptual art criticism and practice. Enhanced by its setting within an art school, the Bachelor of Arts, Major in Art History program enables students to take studio courses while concentrating on a variety of critical discourses surrounding the production and reception of art. Majors immerse themselves critically and reflectively in histories of art, craft and design courses in art, craft and social theory also help to sharpen students’ critical capacities. As a part of this major, students may also take courses in critical studies with a focus on material culture, the environment, gender theory and community art practices. At the same time, students can take studio classes in an environment that is intensely focused on art-making.

Division of Art History and Contemporary Culture