Problems of method in aesthetics; major types of aesthetic theory. Aesthetic materials of the arts, in literature, music, and the space arts. Form and types of form. Meaning in the arts. Interrelations of the arts.

Course number for those students wishing to do advanced work on a special subject in conjunction with a regularly scheduled 300-level course in Art History & Visual Studies not previously taken by the student. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.

Internship with a university, community, state, regional, or national organization that provides practical work experience related to art history and/or visual studies. The internship is identified by the student, conducted under the supervision of the on-site supervisor, and evaluated by a faculty advisor. Students must file a learning contract with the College of Fine Arts to register for the course. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Prereq: Two art history courses at the 500-level, or graduate status, or permission of instructor.

A seminar that examines art from a practical perspective. It introduces various disciplines that relate to the understanding of art, such as materials, formats, handling, display, storage, conservation, and connoisseurship. Students engage firsthand with artworks, meanwhile deepening their knowledge of the background and context of the types of art examined. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: graduate status or permission of the instructor.

Study of a particular genre (type of subject), such as still life) or a particular medium (type of object, such as the icon) in the history of art. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits when identified by a different subtitle.

Seminar that focuses on the artistic and other visual production of a period, geographical location, theme, or medium with an emphasis on its interdisciplinary connections. Depending on the topic, readings and research may engage with a wide variety of disciplines; for example, literature, music, theater, history, political science, philosophy, classics, anthropology, etc. May be repeated under a different subtitle to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: graduate status or permission of the instructor.

According to subtitles, seminar will focus on developments, problems, or issues in architectural or design history.

Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.

Independent study for art history graduate students to formulate and prepare master's thesis under the direction of their thesis advisor. A formal learning contract between student and thesis advisor is required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Supervised and sustained individual research and interpretation in the history of art leading to the discovery and demonstration of new knowledge. A formal learning contract between student and supervising faculty member required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.