Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Art History

Program Requirements

Thesis

A thesis for the doctoral degree must constitute original scholarship and must be a distinct contribution to knowledge. It must show familiarity with previous work in the field and must demonstrate ability to plan and carry out research, organize results, and defend the approach and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The research presented must meet current standards of the discipline; as well, the thesis must clearly demonstrate how the research advances knowledge in the field. Finally, the thesis must be written in compliance with norms for academic and scholarly expression and for publication in the public domain.

Required Courses (3 credits)

• ARTH 600 Advanced Professional Seminar (3 credits)

  Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Art History : A seminar course for M.A. and Ph.D. students dealing with methodological issues in Art History.

  Terms: Fall 2024

  Instructors: Praepipatmongkol, Chanon Kenji (Fall)

• ARTH 701 Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination

  Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Art History : Compulsory examination for all doctoral candidates.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Complementary Courses (12 credits)

Four courses chosen from the following:

• ARTH 501 Advanced Topics in Art History and Visual Culture (3 credits)

  Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

  Overview

  Art History : Focused investigation of a special topic in the history of art and visual culture.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Bishop-Stall, Reilley (Fall) Bell, Gloria (Winter)

  • Restriction: Open to graduate students at the MA and PhD levels and advanced undergraduates.

• ARTH 502 Advanced Topics in Art and Architectural History (3 credits)

  Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

  Overview

  Art History : Focused investigation of a special topic in the history of art and architecture.

  Terms: Fall 2024

  Instructors: Hunter, Matthew (Fall)

  • Restriction: Open to graduate students at the MA and PhD levels and to advanced undergraduates.

• ARTH 714 Directed Reading 2 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Art History : Directed reading.

  Terms: Fall 2024

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

• ARTH 723 Art Criticism 1 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Art History : Topics in art criticism.

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

• ARTH 724 Art Criticism 2 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Art History : Topics in art criticism.

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

• ARTH 725 Methods in Art History 1 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Art History : Critical examination of art historical methods.

  Terms: Winter 2025

  Instructors: Hunter, Mary (Winter)

• ARTH 731 Current Problems in Art History 2 (3 credits)

  Offered by: Art History & Communications (Faculty of Arts)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Art History : Current problems in art history.

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

or from the 600-level complementary courses listed for the M.A.

Alternatively, up to 3 of the 12 credits may be from other disciplines, as approved by the Department.

Language Requirement

Ph.D. students must demonstrate proficiency in one or more languages other than English that is related to their dissertation research, as determined by their supervisor. Certain areas of study may require more extensive language training, which will be determined by individual supervisors. In cases where dissertation research does not require non-English proficiency, Ph.D. students must demonstrate proficiency in French.