Theory, Criticism, and History of Art, Design and Architecture Master of Science

Graduate studies in the History of Art and Design Department provide students with the skills and knowledge to pursue careers as art and design historians and professionals in museums, galleries, and libraries, or to pursue graduate work at the doctorate level. Through comprehensive study of global art and design within historical and cultural contexts and intensive research and scholarship in specialized areas, students develop a critical understanding of the field as well as research and analytical skills. Graduates demonstrate excellence in independent and critical thinking and understanding of the historic roles and responsibilities of art and design.

The Program's Structure
The History of Art and Design Department develops courses, organizes excursions, and establishes internships to take advantage of our extensive working relationship with the city's museums, galleries, and cultural organizations.

Dual Master's
Dual master's degrees with Fine Arts and Library Science are available resulting in a MS/MFA or MS/MS degree. For these programs 30 (instead of 36) credits of art and design history are required.

Museum Studies
The Certificate in Museum Studies (15 credits) will complement the master's degree by offering both a solid educational base in art and design history and a practical, in-depth experience in the museum world. Courses are drawn from History of Art and Design, Arts and Cultural Management, and the Information and Library Science. 

Art's historical concern with materials and techniques exists naturally in connection with the programs in the practice of art. This is an emphasis in all our courses, but it takes specific form in our required Chemistry of Materials, Techniques, and Conservation course taught in collaboration with the Brooklyn Museum, which has one of the oldest and best-equipped conservation laboratories in the country. In addition, issues related to conservation problems in Venetian art history are explored with the help of local experts on site in our Venice program.

Pratt in Venice

Pratt in Venice is a six-week summer program that takes place in June and July. Art History of Venice (HA5901, 3 credits) and Materials and Techniques of Venetian Art (HA600I, 3 credits) are offered together with Painting (Art 5901, 2-3 credits) and Printmaking/Drawing (Art 5911, 2-3 credits). Graduate and undergraduate students enroll for 6-8 credits. We collaborate with Universita Internazionale dell'Arte and Scuola Internazionale di Grafica in Venice. Group visits to Padua and Bassano/Maser are included. The program fosters interaction between art history and the studio arts through group events, faculty/student discussions, visiting lecturers, and just by being there together. Participants experience the visual riches of Venice and have the opportunity to conduct research in extraordinary museums and libraries.

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