ARTH 376 is designed for students who are intrigued by direct work with historic artifacts and documents as well as students thinking about pursuing an honors thesis, or those who may need a writing sample for graduate school and fellowship applications. The course provides students with an opportunity to conduct directed, independent research in Boston-area museums, libraries, and historical societies on a topic that appeals to their particular interests. Students’ research will culminate in a project that interprets the material they analyzed and communicates their findings through a final written or digital project. The course will include field trips to local museums and libraries in the Boston area to learn about the diverse nature of historical collections along with hands-on workshops on different types of material and documentary evidence.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 15

Prerequisites: One 200-level course in Art History or permission of the instructor.

Instructor: McNamara

Distribution Requirements: ARS - Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Film and Video

Typical Periods Offered: Every other year

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered

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