Why Minor in Art History and Museum Studies?

Deepen the foundational skills and techniques of your creative practice.

UMBC’s B.A. and B.F.A in Visual Arts both offer unique opportunities for you to explore art history, animation, interactive forms, film, graphic design, photography, video, print media and foundation. As a twenty-first century artist, you will study various media-art forms under the direction of internationally acclaimed faculty. There are various areas of concentration within the degree that allow you to broaden your knowledge and skill sets to achieve your professional goals, including a concentration in art history and museum studies. You will explore 20th century developments in photography, graphic design, film, performance art, video, and computer art that have had a profound impact on conventional art forms. You will also have a chance to visit museums and galleries in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and New York City to enhance your studies. Many graduating students secure positions in museums and galleries.

You’ll graduate with a strong set of liberal arts skills that will develop your critical thinking skills and leave you intellectually curious for a successful career path in the visual arts and design.