Art History and Criticism (AHC)

AHC 1113. Art History: Prehistory-1350. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1303)

A critical and historical study of art and architecture as it developed from Paleolithic times to the 14th century in the various civilizations of Europe, the Near East, and the New World. Course will include selected readings from related fields. May be applied to the Creative Arts Core Curriculum requirements for art and non-art majors. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRC1 $12; LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.

AHC 1123. Art History: 1350-Present. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = ARTS 1304)

A critical and historical study of art and architecture as it developed in Europe and the Americas from the 14th century to the present. Course will include selected readings from related fields. May be applied to the Creative Arts Core Curriculum requirement for art and non-art majors. Generally offered: Fall, Spring. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRC1 $12; LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.

AHC 4113. Contemporary Art. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: 3 semester credit hours of lower-division art history. History, theory, and criticism of the visual arts from 1960 to the present. (Formerly AHC 3113. Credit cannot be earned for both AHC 3113 and AHC 4113.) Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.

AHC 4333. Topics in Art History and Criticism. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: 3 semester credit hours of lower-division art history passed with a grade of "C-" or better. Focus on a specific period, medium, or theoretical and critical issue within the history and criticism of art. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fees: DL01 $75; LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.

AHC 4353. Topics in Art History and Criticism. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Corequisites: ART 3033. Focus on a specific theoretical and critical issue within the history and criticism of art. Must take corresponding ART 3033 Interdisciplinary Contemporary Studio Topic course. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Generally offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.

AHC 4423. Arts of Ancient Mesoamerica. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: 3 semester credit hours of lower-division art history. A critical and historical study of art and architecture in Mexico and Central America before the Spanish conquest (1600 BC-1521 AD). (Formerly AHC 3423. Credit cannot be earned for both AHC 3423 and AHC 4423). Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.

AHC 4523. Latin American Art. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: 3 semester credit hours of lower-division art history. A critical and historical study of art from the independence period to the present. (Formerly AHC 3523. Students cannot receive credit for both AHC 3523 and AHC 4523.) Course Fee: DL01 $75; LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.

AHC 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Permission in writing (departmental form available) from the instructor, the student’s advisor, the School Director, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered. Independent reading, research, discussion and/or critical writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.

AHC 4933. Art Gallery and Museum Internship. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

This course is a supervised experience open to both juniors and seniors. The process of identifying an internship that matches your interests should begin in your junior year at UTSA and requires 150 work hours. Please contact the School of Art Internship Coordinator to begin the process. The course may be repeated for up to 6 credits. Course Fee: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.