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Visual Studies

Why choose visual studies at »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·?
Visual studies at »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· provides practical and theoretical background in visual culture, visual communication, and museum studies. Course offerings span the entire history of visual culture, from Ancient Egypt to contemporary art, fashion, and comic books. The courses focus on global outreach, art and business, art and politics, architectural history, heritage management, and new media.  

In addition to studying a wide range of topics, students acquire skills that lead them to both graduate studies or employment, such as work placements, critical theory, research writing, and visual analysis. Graduates have entered careers such as museum curator or director, art consultant or conservator, exhibition designer, or scholarly book editor. 

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Program Highlights

• Faculty networks of contacts can assist students interested in studying abroad, conducting research, or pursuing internships.
• The student-managed Kinetic Gallery on campus offers students opportunities to get involved in exhibition programming and design.
• Students join the Art History Association and participate in the Annual Art History Symposium, where they present their work.
• Every museum studies class offers practical experience in exhibition design, cataloging, data management, artist-curator networking, and basic preservation techniques.