Course General Description

MICA offers both an undergraduate major in art history, theory, and criticism and a minor in art history. MICA's curriculum in art history balances academic coursework and independent research with a significant studio component. Almost half of the total credits required for the major are in studio coursework, and art history majors are strongly encouraged to use their studio electives to pursue a concentration in a studio discipline. In the four-year program, approximately half of a student's coursework is in academics and the other half is in the studio. The intensive studio practice integral to the B.F.A. in Art History, Theory, and Criticism at MICA strengthens students' own art-making and informs their studies and research in art history with a deeper understanding of the art-making process.

School General Description

Acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education, MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist – one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media. MICA is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement for our future. As the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA is located in Baltimore, deeply connected to the community. It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers.