Bachelor's Programme Art History
Are you interested in art and would like to analyse art historical developments?
The students of this Bachelor’s degree programme acquire sound knowledge about the development of art of all periods and genres, art history practices and methods.
A major part of the programme is dedicated to teaching research methods and the classification of art in the context of art history and sociological contexts.
Please note: the language of instruction for this programme is German.
Study code
UC 033 635
Supplemental Examination
Latin
Supplemental examination in Latin is required before completion of the bachelor's degree programme if this subject was not completed satisfactorily with at least 10 credit hours at a higher-level secondary school. Please note that this supplemental examination may not be the last examination of the degree programme.
FAQ
Graduates possess scientifically well-founded theoretical and methodical problem-solving skills in art development and art history. They are able to elaborate, evaluate and implement complex issues professionally and to apply them in interdisciplinary contexts.
The Bachelor’s Programme Art History conveys skills in examining art development (of all epochs and genres, including their historical environments, evolutionary conditions, functions etc.) and diverse art history methodology (history and theory of art studies) as well as art historical practice.
The bachelor’s programme qualifies for occupational activities in the fields of art and culture (e.g. museums, exhibitions, monument preservation), the educational sector, media as well as politics and economy (e.g. tourism, cultural management).
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Curriculum
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the Bachelor Art History gives you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this Bachelor's degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria must be fulfilled for enrolment in the Bachelor Art History, how long the programme lasts, which modules must be completed and much more.
The 2009W curriculum is currently valid for the Bachelor's programme Art History.
Information on the Curriculum (2009W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2021)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 9 2021, 75. Stück, Nr. 847 (amendment of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 25 2021, Issue 71. No. 795 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2016)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin May 2 2016, Issue 24, No. 370 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2015)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin November 4 2015, Issue 3, No. 66 (Equivalence list)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 18 2015, Issue 66, No. 494 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 13 2014, Issue 27, No. 491 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2011)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 8 2011, Issue 26, No. 446 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin April 8 2009, Issue 56, No. 234
Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP)
(1) Within the scope of the studies induction and orientation stage, which takes place in the first semester, the following course examinations must be passed:
1. SL Basic Knowledge of Art Historical Practice (CM 1 lit. b/2 hrs./5 ECTS-Credits),
2. SL Fundamental Approach to Artifact (CM 1 lit. c/1 h/2.5 ECTS-Credits),
3. VO Basic Knowledge (CM 1 lit. a/2 hrs./5 ECTS-Credits).
(2) Successful passing of all exams of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage entitles to passing all further courses and examinations as well as to writing the Bachelor's Thesis.
(3) Before successful completion of the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage courses amounting to 17.5 ECTS-Credits may be passed. The requirements specified in the curriculum must be met.
(1) The Studies Induction and Orientation Stage (STEOP), with a duration of one semester (30 ECTS-Credits), provides an overview of the study programme and its structure in order to give students an objective basis to assess their decision to pursue their chosen subjects.
- SL Basic Knowledge of Art Historical Practice: Fundamental approach to artifact (PM 1 lit. b/2 hours/3.75 ECTS-Credits)
- SL Basic Knowledge I: Fundamental Approach to Artifact (PM 1 lit. c/1 hours/2.5 ECTS-Credits)
(3) A positive result (passing grade) on the examinations specified in Paragraph 2 permits students to attend all courses and take all examinations following the Introduction and Orientation Phase for Students (STEOP) and to write a bachelor's thesis as described in the curriculum. The registration requirements specified by the curriculum must be met.
(2) During the Studies Induction and Orientation Stage, the following course examinations, which may be repeated twice, must be completed satisfactorily:
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 6 semesters or 180 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
12.5 ECTS-Credits: Introduction to Art History
20.0 ECTS-Credits: two modules of Compulsory Module 2 to Compulsory Module 7
25.0 ECTS-Credits: three modules of Compulsory Module 2 to Compulsory Module 16
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
25.0 ECTS-Credits: three modules of Compulsory Module 2 to Compulsory Module 16
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
25.0 ECTS-Credits: three modules of Compulsory Module 2 to Compulsory Module 16
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
10.0 ECTS-Credits: one module of Compulsory Module 2 to Compulsory Module 16
12.5 ECTS-Credits: Bachelor's Thesis
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
30.0 ECTS-Credits: three modules of Compulsory Module 2 to Compulsory Module 16
| Semester | ECTS-AP | Titel |
|---|---|---|
Minor
As part of the Bachelor’s Programme, a Minor of 30 ECTS-Credits can be completed.
More information and a list of possible Minors can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/wahlpakete/
Extension Programme
Within the scope of the Study Programme, a Extension Programme corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits may be passed. Admission to the Extension Programme requires the admission to or the having passed of one of the selected Study Programmes. Detailed information: https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/es-informatik/
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 39 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 32.5 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 18.7 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 9.8 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Location Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies
Ao.Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Lukas Madersbacher
Dean of Studies
Assoz. Prof. Mag. Dr. Brigitte Truschnegg
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Older curricula can be found in the archive Course Catalog
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