Art History, Design, and Computer Sciences, Cognate - COLA, UNH

Undergraduate

Art History, Design, and Computer Sciences

An innovative blend of creative and technical education that prepares you for emerging roles in fields from cultural heritage to digital arts.
Degree
Cognate
Location
Durham, NH
Courses
3
Credit
12 hrs.
Full-time
Varies
Part-time
Varies
studio art

ART & ART History

The Art History, Design, and Computer Sciences cognate at UNH offers an innovative blend of creative and technical education that prepares you for emerging roles in fields from cultural heritage to digital arts. 

Here you'll be able to explore the intersection of traditional art history, contemporary design principles and cutting-edge computer science – from museum collections management and website development to 3D modeling and augmented reality. With a focus on hands-on projects, emerging technologies and real-world applications in cultural institutions, this flexible program allows you to combine your interests while developing practical skills that bridge the gap between art history and digital innovation.

Department of Art & Art History

Contact Cards

Associate Professor
Paul Creative Arts Center, Durham, NH 03824

What is art history, design and computer sciences?

In this program, you’ll develop basic skills in art history and design as well as computer programming and then apply those skills to projects related to museum collections management and visitor experience, research projects, website design for cultural institutions, or art market intelligence and data transparency. You’ll combine your learning in creative ways and with emerging technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D modelling and more traditional website design. You’ll learn how emerging technologies can come together with the art market as well as cultural heritage to help document, preserve, investigate and present it for future generations.

Why study art history, design and computer sciences at UNH?

This cognate offers the benefit of being a structured yet flexible undergraduate program, and your course of study can be tailored to your interests. You’ll draw on the expertise of UNH faculty from art history, design and computer science with high degrees

Potential career areas

  • Archival work
  • Arts
  • Auction houses
  • Cultural Institutions
  • Curation
  • Education
  • Galleries
  • Multimedia arts
  • Museum work
  • Nonprofit organizations

Curriculum & Requirements

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Program Description
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The cognate is for students to develop basic skills in art history and design as well as computer programming. The aim is for them to be able to apply programming skills to develop projects related to museum collections management and visitor experience, research projects, website design for cultural institutions, and art market intelligence and data transparency. Students will be encouraged to learn the basic concepts of art history and design and combine them in creative ways with emerging technologies such as Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, 3D modelling and more traditional website design. The aim is to give students a head start on how emerging technologies can come together with the art market as well as cultural heritage to help document, preserve, investigate and present it for future generations.

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Requirements for the Program
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The cognate consists of completing three courses in total (12 credits) selected from the list below, preferably completed in the order listed.

Required Courses
1. Arts
Select one course from the following:4
ARTH 440A
From Digging to Digital: Preserving and Displaying the Past
ARTH 474
Introduction to Architectural History
ARTH 480
Introduction to Art History
ARTS 510
Principles of Design
2. Computer Sciences
Select one course from the following:4
CS 408
Living in a Networked World: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
CS 410P
Introduction to Scientific Programming/Python
CS 415
Introduction to Computer Science I
CS 457
Introduction to Data Science and Analytics
IT 403
Introduction to Internet Technologies
3. Digital Applications 1
Select one course from the following:4
ARTH 674
Greek Art and Architecture
ARTH 699
Museum Studies
HIST 771
Museum Studies
Any other 600-level Art History course, by permission (WI)
Total Credits12
1

Students should aim to complete a project focused on digital applications.