The BA program is grounded on the study of a broad array of art forms, framed by the methods and approaches of Art History, Art Criticism, Art Theory and Aesthetics, Curatorship, and Arts Management. It prepares students for careers in writing, criticism, research, teaching, curatorship, art management, and cultural work. The program also provides knowledge and competencies that are useful in a wide range of fields including art production, foreign service, tourism, media, and the legal profession.
Upon admission, students have to choose one of three tracks: Art History, Interdisciplinary, and Philippine Art.
The following are the courses all BA Art Studies majors will take:
General Education (39 u.):
| ARTS 1 | Critical Perspectives in the Arts |
| MATH 10 | Mathematics, Culture and Society |
| Kas 1 | Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas |
| Eng 13 | Writing as Thinking |
| Fil 18 | Oryentasyong Filipino sa Akademikong Pagsulat *or any GE Filipino writing course |
| Fil 40 | Wika, Kultura at Lipunan |
| Soc Sci 1/Soc Sci 2 | Social, Economic and Political Thought |
| Speech 30 | Public Speaking and Persuasion |
| Philo 1 | Philosophical Analysis |
| STS 1/DRMAPS | Science, Technology and Society/Disaster Risk Mitigation, Adaptation, and Preparedness Strategies |
| - | 3 GE Electives |
| PI 100 | The Life and Works of Jose Rizal (3 u.) |
Art Studies Core Courses (45 u.):
| Art Stud 50 | The Field of Art Studies |
| Art Stud 111 | Arts of the World I |
| Art Stud 112 | Arts of the World II |
| Art Stud 113 | Arts of the World III |
| Art Stud 140 | Modern Art |
| Art Stud 143 | Contemporary Art |
| Art Stud 170 | Philippine Art and Society |
| Art Stud 178 | Arts Management in the Philippines |
| Art Stud 179 | Perspectives and Concepts in Philippine Art |
| Art Stud 190 | Aesthetics and Art Theory |
| Art Stud 191 | Aesthetics and Theories of Art |
| Art Stud 192 | Art Criticism (Practicum) |
| Art Stud 194 | Perspectives in Art History |
| Art Stud 195 | Curatorship |
| Art Stud 199 | Research |
Art Studies Elective on Special Issues (3 u.)
Creative Arts Elective (3 u.)
Language Electives (6 u.)
PE (8 u.)
NSTP (6 u.)
Thesis (3 u.)
BA Art Studies (Art History)
This track offers a broad perspective of art history across cultures using a multi-disciplinary approach. It also aims to enable critique of the practice of art history itself, from the canonical to the critical.
The following are the additional required courses for this concentration:
Art Stud 196 Art Historiography (3 u.)
Fil 180 Pagsasalin (3 u.)
Philippine Art Elective (3 u.)
Asian Art Elective (3 u.)
History Elective (3 u.)
Social Science Elective (3 u.)
Literature Elective (3 u.)
12 units of any of the following Art Studies courses:
| Art Stud 100 | The Visual Arts of the West from their Beginnings to High Renaissance |
| Art Stud 101 | The Visual Arts of the West from the Mannerists to the Impressionists |
| Art Stud 102 | The Human Image in the Arts |
| Art Stud 103 | Folk Art |
| Art Stud 110 | The Classical Tradition in the Arts |
| Art Stud 115 | The Medieval Tradition in the Arts |
| Art Stud 120 | The Romantic Tradition in the Arts |
| Art Stud 125 | The Spirit of the Renaissance in the Arts |
| Art Stud 130 | The Spirit of the Baroque and Rococo in the Arts |
| Art Stud 135 | 19th Century Western Art |
| Art Stud 150 | The Arts in East Asia |
| Art Stud 151 | The Arts in Southeast Asia |
| Art Stud 152 | The Arts in South Asia |
| Art Stud 153 | The Arts in West Asia and North Africa |
| Art Stud 154 | The Arts in African Cultures |
| Art Stud 155 | The Arts in North America |
| Art Stud 156 | The Arts in Latin America |
| Art Stud 157 | Contemporary Arts of Asia |
| Art Stud 160 | Music in Asian Cultures |
| Art Stud 161 | Music in Western Cultures |
| Art Stud 162 | Dance in Asian Cultures |
| Art Stud 163 | Dance in Western Cultures |
| Art Stud 180 | The Arts in Chinese Civilization from the Neolithic to the Six Dynasties Period (7000 BC-520 AD) |
| Art Stud 181 | The Arts in Chinese Civilization from T'ang to Ch'ing Dynasty (618 AD-1912) |
| Art Stud 182 | Arts of Korea |
| Art Stud 183 | The Arts in Islamic Civilizations |
| Art Stud 185 | Japanese Sculpture and Architecture from their Beginnings to the 19th Century |
| Art Stud 186 | Japanese Painting and Graphic Arts from their Beginnings to the 19th Century |
BA Art Studies (Interdisciplinary)
This track grounds the students in art studies while giving them the opportunity to choose courses from related disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, allowing for a broader perspective of art studies and its applications in other fields.
The following are the additional required courses for this concentration:
Fil 50 Introduksyon sa Panitikan ng Pilipinas
Art Studies Period/Thematic Elective (3 u.)
Art Studies Historical Survey Elective (3 u.)
Art Studies Philippine Art Elective (3 u.)
Writing Elective (3 u.)
Free Elective (3 u.)
15 units from chosen related discipline. The disciplines to choose from are: Anthropology, Architecture, Asian Studies, English, Comparative Literature, Education, European Languages, Filipino, Fine Arts, Geography, History, Home Economics, Human Kinetics, Library Science, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Music (Music Theory, Music Literature and Music Education Courses) Philippine Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work and Community Development, Sociology, Speech Communication, Theater Arts, Tourism, and other Related Disciplines. Note 1: Only courses in the 100 level will be accepted, except in Architecture, fine arts, language and home economics. Note 2: 100 and above courses in various disciplines may require RGEP prerequisites. Note 3: The courses in the following related disciplines are recommended: Mass Communication (Communication 100, Broadcast Communication 100, Communication Research 101, Journalism 101 and Film 100); Public Administration (PA 11, 108, 111, 121, 141, 151, 161, 191); Home Economics (CT 15 and 25, ID 11, 14, 24 and 20); Tourism (Tourism 110, 113, 114); Geography (100, 131, 173, 135)
BA Art Studies (Philippine Art)
This track focuses on the study of Philippine art and the discourses that shape its numerous forms, practice, and reception within changing contexts. Students in this track acquire a strong foundation in Philippine art.
The following are the additional required courses for this concentration:
Fil 128 Mga Natatanging Diskurso sa Wika at Lipunan (3 u.)
Asian Art Elective (3 u.)
Art Studies Historical/Survey/Period/Thematic Elective (3 u.)
Social Science Elective in Philippine Culture (3 u.)
Free Elective (3 u.)
15 units of any of the following Art Studies courses:
| Art Stud 171 | Philippine Traditional Arts |
| Art Stud 172 | Two-Dimensional Arts in the Philippines |
| Art Stud 173 | Multi-Dimensional Visual Arts in the Philippines |
| Art Stud 174 | Popular Art and Culture in the Philippines |
| Art Stud 175 | Music in Philippine Culture |
| Art Stud 176 | Dance in Philippine Culture |
| Art Stud 177 | Cinema in Philippine Culture |
Note: The curricula listed above are from the revisions performed in line with the K-12 implementation. Batches starting SY 2018-2019 will be using these curricula. For the older curricula, please visit here.
Checklists for the curricula of batches prior SY 2018-2019 are as follows:
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