Art, BA

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 50.0701

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Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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Course Pathway

45 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ARH 299Introduction to Research in Art History

3 cr

ARS 280Creativity and Imagination

3 cr

ARH 34119th Century Art II: Impressionism and Post- Impressionism

3 cr

ARH 350American Art and Material Culture

3 cr

ARH 430Eighteenth-Century Art in Europe

3 cr

ARH 360Twentieth-Century Art to 1945

3 cr

ARH 361Modern Design

3 cr

ARH 364Art Since 1945

3 cr

ARH 367Modern Architecture

3 cr

ARH 368Race and Representation

3 cr

ARH 370Tomb Art in East Asia

3 cr

ARH 372Buddhist & Hindu Art in India to 1200

3 cr

ARH 373Japanese Prints/Printmakers

3 cr

ARH 374Landscape and Image in East Asia

3 cr

ARH 375Japanese Art

3 cr

ARH 377Piety and Power: Art in India after 1200

3 cr

ARH 405Special Topics in African Art

3 cr

ARH 409Egypt in the Age of the Pyramids

3 cr

ARH 410Imperial and Post Imperial Egypt

3 cr

ARH 419Arts of Death in the Middle Ages

3 cr

ARH 422The Invention of Painting in Renaissance Europe

3 cr

ARH 423Study Abroad: European Art

3 cr

ARH 435Arts of Power in Early Modern Europe

3 cr

ARH 465Aspects of Contemporary Art

3 cr

ARH 471Post-Partition Identity in South Asian Cinema

3 cr

ARH 478Seminar: Buddhist Arts of East Asia

3 cr

ARH 479Study Abroad: Art & Culture of South Asia

3 cr

ARH 480Art Criticism and Theory

3 cr

ARH 481Special Topics: Early Modern Art

3 cr

ARH 482Special Topics: Modern Art

3 cr

ARH 483Special Topics: Gender and the Visual Arts

3 cr

ARH 484Special Topics: Contemporary Art

3 cr

ARH 485Special Topics: Museum Studies

3 cr

ARH 486Special Topics: South Asia

3 cr

ARH 487Special Topics: Field Study

3 cr

ARH 488Special Topics: East Asian Art

3 cr

ARH 490Art Theory: Special Topics

3 cr

ARH 491Independent Study

3 cr

ARH 492Museum/Gallery Internship

3 cr

ARH 493Seminar: South Asian Art

3 cr

ARH 494Seminar: East Asian Art

3 cr

ARH 495Seminar: Early Modern Art

3 cr

ARH 496Seminar: Modern Art

3 cr

ARH 497Seminar: Contemporary Art

3 cr

ARH 498AEIVA Internship

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Art, BA

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 50.0701

No description available.

Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningInstructingLearning StrategiesService OrientationComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingWriting

Knowledge

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and ElectronicsFine ArtsSales and MarketingCommunications and MediaDesignEducation and TrainingPsychologyAdministration and ManagementProduction and Processing

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionOriginalityFluency of IdeasOral ExpressionVisualizationWritten ComprehensionVisual Color DiscriminationProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningFar VisionCategory FlexibilityControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus according to a combination of factors, such as li
Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and l
Engage in research to learn technological developments and techniques or to develop new photographic procedures and materials.
Operate drones to capture aerial photographs and videos, following all regulatory guidelines.
Use materials such as pens and ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, or computer software to create artwo
Integrate and develop visual elements, such as line, space, mass, color, and perspective, to produce
Confer with clients, editors, writers, art directors, and other interested parties regarding the nat
Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and
Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English,
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
Direct theater productions.
Mentor students.

Technology

Document management softwareVideo creation and editing softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareDevelopment environment softwareElectronic mail softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareDesktop publishing softwareOperating system softwareComputer aided design CAD softwarePoint of sale POS softwareData base user interface and query softwareComputer based training softwareMusic or sound editing software

Tools

Board reflectorsBubble machinesCamera cleaning brushesCamera flash attachmentsCamera positioning tripodsComputer inkjet printersComputer laser printersContact print framesDarkroom thermometersDarkroom timersDigital pensDigital photo printersDigital still camerasDimmersDye sublimation printers23Acrylic paintbrushesAlcohol lampsAngle grindersArtists' fountain pensArtists' palette knivesArtists' palettesBall millsBevel toolsBrazing toolsBush hammersBust armaturesCamera lensesCeramic bead barsClay cutters

Work Values

IndependenceRelationshipsAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Full camera system parameters — calibrate aperture, focus, film speed, and motion-freeze settings autonomously for complex, fast-changing environments such as live events or outdoor editorial shoots.
Advanced lighting design — engineer multi-source artificial lighting setups using strobes, gels, and reflectors to produce professional-grade results across diverse studio and location scenarios.
Creative composition strategy — independently determine subject arrangement, perspective, and equipment selection to realize a distinct visual concept for commercial or fine-art projects.
Non-routine post-production challenges — apply advanced retouching, color-grading, and composite techniques in photo-imaging software to salvage or elevate difficult raw images.
Photographic workflow systems — architect an end-to-end process covering capture, culling, editing, archiving, and client delivery that ensures consistency and efficiency across high-volume projects.
Complex problem solving on location — diagnose and resolve equipment failures, adverse lighting, or uncooperative subjects in real time without supervisory input.
Sales and marketing collateral — produce and refine portfolio imagery and web-page content that communicates brand identity and attracts targeted clientele.
Diverse client and subject needs — apply social perceptiveness and psychology knowledge to adapt communication style and direction techniques for children, executives, or large groups.
Emerging photographic technologies — evaluate and integrate new camera systems, editing software, or output media into existing practice through active, self-directed learning.
Critical review of finished work — apply refined visual judgment to assess a complete body of images against brief requirements and make autonomous quality-control decisions before delivery.

Course Pathway

45 courses in this program

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ARH 299Introduction to Research in Art History

3 cr

ARS 280Creativity and Imagination

3 cr

ARH 34119th Century Art II: Impressionism and Post- Impressionism

3 cr

ARH 350American Art and Material Culture

3 cr

ARH 430Eighteenth-Century Art in Europe

3 cr

ARH 360Twentieth-Century Art to 1945

3 cr

ARH 361Modern Design

3 cr

ARH 364Art Since 1945

3 cr

ARH 367Modern Architecture

3 cr

ARH 368Race and Representation

3 cr

ARH 370Tomb Art in East Asia

3 cr

ARH 372Buddhist & Hindu Art in India to 1200

3 cr

ARH 373Japanese Prints/Printmakers

3 cr

ARH 374Landscape and Image in East Asia

3 cr

ARH 375Japanese Art

3 cr

ARH 377Piety and Power: Art in India after 1200

3 cr

ARH 405Special Topics in African Art

3 cr

ARH 409Egypt in the Age of the Pyramids

3 cr

ARH 410Imperial and Post Imperial Egypt

3 cr

ARH 419Arts of Death in the Middle Ages

3 cr

ARH 422The Invention of Painting in Renaissance Europe

3 cr

ARH 423Study Abroad: European Art

3 cr

ARH 435Arts of Power in Early Modern Europe

3 cr

ARH 465Aspects of Contemporary Art

3 cr

ARH 471Post-Partition Identity in South Asian Cinema

3 cr

ARH 478Seminar: Buddhist Arts of East Asia

3 cr

ARH 479Study Abroad: Art & Culture of South Asia

3 cr

ARH 480Art Criticism and Theory

3 cr

ARH 481Special Topics: Early Modern Art

3 cr

ARH 482Special Topics: Modern Art

3 cr

ARH 483Special Topics: Gender and the Visual Arts

3 cr

ARH 484Special Topics: Contemporary Art

3 cr

ARH 485Special Topics: Museum Studies

3 cr

ARH 486Special Topics: South Asia

3 cr

ARH 487Special Topics: Field Study

3 cr

ARH 488Special Topics: East Asian Art

3 cr

ARH 490Art Theory: Special Topics

3 cr

ARH 491Independent Study

3 cr

ARH 492Museum/Gallery Internship

3 cr

ARH 493Seminar: South Asian Art

3 cr

ARH 494Seminar: East Asian Art

3 cr

ARH 495Seminar: Early Modern Art

3 cr

ARH 496Seminar: Modern Art

3 cr

ARH 497Seminar: Contemporary Art

3 cr

ARH 498AEIVA Internship

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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