Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Art History in Chicago United States | School of the Art Institute of Chicago
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Chicago United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
55,440
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
At the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), Art History plays a vital role in every student's academic journey. The Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism provides courses that explore how historical perspectives and theoretical frameworks shape current and emerging artistic practices.
Ranging from foundational overviews of modern and contemporary art to specialized undergraduate seminars, these courses equip students with skills to critically analyze, discuss, and write about art and design. The curriculum encompasses diverse creative expressions including various media, architectural design, visual cultures, and modern cultural theories. Global contemporary art connections feature prominently in the program, with courses covering artistic traditions from Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, and North America.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago considers students who have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent for admission. Your counselor may submit your transcript through the Common Application, Parchment, email or mail.
If your high school diploma(s), certificate(s), or transcript(s) are in a language other than English, please include officially translated transcripts. We recommend students consider and use credential evaluation services that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
All admission decisions are subject to evaluation of final high school transcripts, which must be received by August 15 for fall and January 15 for spring.
To apply to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), you will need to fill out an application and submit your transcripts and letters of recommendation. And most importantly, we require a portfolio of your best and most recent workwork that will give us a sense of you, your interests, and your willingness to explore, experiment, and think beyond technical art, design, and writing skills.
The application for incoming first-year students requires a five- to seven-page (1,2501,750 words) writing sample, TOEFL scores when required (min. 96), letter of recommendation, a high school transcript (min unweighted GPA 3.0), a portfolio of five to 10 pieces of visual work, and a personal statement.
For their first year, BA in Art History students take primarily studio courses as part of the year-long Contemporary Practices program. These courses provide students with foundations in art practice and visual thinking that grounds advanced-level coursework in Art History, which begins in the sophomore year.
Bachelor of Arts in Art History degree, a 96 TOEFL IBT or equivalent is required.
If your high school diploma(s), certificate(s), or transcript(s) are in a language other than English, please include officially translated transcripts. We recommend students consider and use credential evaluation services that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
All admission decisions are subject to evaluation of final high school transcripts, which must be received by August 15 for fall and January 15 for spring.
To apply to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), you will need to fill out an application and submit your transcripts and letters of recommendation. And most importantly, we require a portfolio of your best and most recent workwork that will give us a sense of you, your interests, and your willingness to explore, experiment, and think beyond technical art, design, and writing skills.
The application for incoming first-year students requires a five- to seven-page (1,2501,750 words) writing sample, TOEFL scores when required (min. 96), letter of recommendation, a high school transcript (min unweighted GPA 3.0), a portfolio of five to 10 pieces of visual work, and a personal statement.
For their first year, BA in Art History students take primarily studio courses as part of the year-long Contemporary Practices program. These courses provide students with foundations in art practice and visual thinking that grounds advanced-level coursework in Art History, which begins in the sophomore year.
Bachelor of Arts in Art History degree, a 96 TOEFL IBT or equivalent is required.
Tuition
USD
55,440