The Art History and Visual Culture undergraduate degree at Whittier College invites you to explore the dynamic world of images and their impact across diverse platforms, from fine art to contemporary media. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of how visual culture shapes and is shaped by power, ethics, and representation, preparing you for a variety of professional paths. This program is ideal for students passionate about visual communication, activism, and careers within the museum and cultural sectors, offering a critical lens through which to analyse the creation and dissemination of impactful imagery.
You will engage with a curriculum that spans introductory courses on image and text to intermediate studies in areas like contemporary art, media theory, and Latinx visual culture, alongside an advanced course and a studio art option. This full-time, on-campus Bachelors Degree, typically completed over four years, balances theoretical knowledge with practical application. You will graduate with strong communication and analytical skills, ready for roles in galleries, museums, advertising, social media, and other creative industries where visual literacy is highly valued.