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Undergraduate Orientation Session Fall 2013
Art History & Communication Studies
Agenda
1. About the Department
2. Faculty Requirements
3. Programs Offered
4. McGill Policies
5. Resources & Opportunities
6. Important Information
About the Department
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About the department
Merged in 2000 from Department of Art History and Graduate Program in Communication to Art History and Communication Studies (AHCS)
Allowing for independence of both programs which permits students to benefit from teaching and research of Faculty from both units
Introduced the Minor in Communication Studies in the Fall 2006. No plans currently to expand into a Major.
Departmental Chair
Professor Angela Vanhaelen
Undergraduate Program Director for AH
Professor Mary Hunter
One administrative unit - office staff, resources
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Student Affairs Officer
Matt Dupuis
Undergraduate Program Director for CS
Professor Becky Lentz
Main Office - Administrative Staff (Arts W-225)
Administrative Coordinator
Graduate Coordinator
Administrative Coordinator (Financial)
Susana [email protected]
Maureen [email protected]
Isabella Mottillo
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Role of the UG Program Directors
Our department has two undergraduate program directors, one for Art History (Professor Nelson) and one for Communication Studies (Professor Lentz).
They are available for advising on issues relating to academic integrity, study planning, graduate school preparation and career planning.
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Role of the Student Affairs Officer
The Student Affairs Officer, Matt Dupuis, advises students on course selection, the rules and regulations related to our unit, and general departmental information, such as:
Verification of students records and eligibility for graduation
Registration related assistance
Advising students regarding Museum Internships
Matt holds drop in office hours during the week and you can also see him by appointment.
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Role of the Faculty Advisor
The Faculty Advisors, located in Dawson Hall, are experts in the rules, regulations, and requirements pertaining to specific degree programs related to the Arts Faculty.
They provide guidance on program selection, course registration, credit load, and deadlines.
They also offer help managing academic situations during periods of personal, financial, or medical problems, by working with students to identify various possibilities and strategies for making informed decisions.
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Faculty Requirements
Faculty Degree Requirements
Consult the Undergraduate Calendar http://www.mcgill.ca/students/courses/calendars/
Consult the Arts OASIS website for Faculty rules and regulations at http://www.mcgill.ca/oasis/ and for General Degree Requirements please refer to http://www.mcgill.ca/oasis/ba/
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Multi Track System
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Three options to choose from
•Option A (a Major in one department and a Minor in another)
•Options B (a double Major)
•Option C (a Major and a double Minor) (course prefixes must differ)
S/U Option
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S/U stands for Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
One elective course per term may be taken under this option to a maximum of 10% of the credits taken at McGill to fulfill your degree
The decision must be taken before the Add/Drop period
Courses under S/U will not count towards fulfilling program requirements
Grade conversion: Satisfactory (S) – Grades A through C
Unsatisfactory (U) – Grades D and F
Courses under S/U will be excluded from the GPA calculation
AHCS Programs Offered
What programs do we offer?
Art History
Minor in Art History (18 credits – 6 courses)
Major in Art History (36 credits – 12 courses)
Honours Program in Art History (60 credits – 30 courses)
Joint Honours Program (36 credits – 12 courses)
Communication Studies
Minor in Communication Studies (18 credits – 6 courses)
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Minor in Art History
The Minor in Art History consists of a minimum of 18 credits.
ARTH 305 Methods in Art History (prerequisites: one 200 level course in Art History)
3 credits in Art History at the 200 level (take this first)
12 credits in Art History at the 300 level or above
Required course (3 credits)
Complementary courses (15 credits)
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Major in Art History
The Major in Art History consists of 36 credits.
Max. 12 credits at 200 level
Min. 3 credits at 400 level
Credits must be selected from at least six of the eight AH course fields
See: http://www.mcgill.ca/ahcs/ugrad/programrequirements/
Required course (3 credits)
Complementary courses (15 credits)
NOTES: Possible to take max. 6 credits in Communication Studies, counted towards complementary courses.ARTH 490 does not count towards the 400-level seminar requirement
ARTH 305 Methods in Art History
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Program Requirements Checklist – Major in Art History
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Honours in Art History
The Honors Program in Art History consists of 60 credits.
Max. 15 credits at 200-level and Min. 6 credits at 400-levelCredits must be selected from at least six of the eight AH course fields6 credits in a foreign language or in related disciplines (in consultation with the SAO)
Required course (9 credits)
Complementary courses (51 credits)
ARTH 305 – Methods in Art HistoryARTH 400 – Selected Methods in Art HistoryARTH 401 – Honours Research Paper
Honours students must maintain a program GPA of 3.30 and a minimum of CGPA of 3.00 overall. Students should apply for this program after their first year of study, having completed at least 12 credits in Art History with a minimum GPA 3.30.
To apply students must submit a formal request to the SAO along with a brief statement of intent. Applications submitted by the end of the second week of the winter term by students in their second year of study will be granted priority.
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ARTH 305 – Methods in Art History
ARTH 400 – Selected Methods in Art History
ARTH 401 – Honours Research Paper
Joint Honours in Art History
The Joint Honors Program in Art History consists of 36 cr.
Max. 9 credits at 200-level and Min. 3 credits at 400-level
Credits must be selected from at least six of the eight AH course fields
Admission procedures and GPA requirements are the same as for the Honours program.
Required course (9 credits)
Complementary courses (27 credits)
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400 level Art History courses
ARTH 447 & COMS 497 - Independent Study Courses (3 credits)Before this course is approved, students must develop their own project and seek the commitment of a faculty member to supervise their work.
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ARTH 490 - Museum Internship Course (3 credits)
Students can only take this course after securing an approved museum (or related institution) internship. Interested students should consult the departmental web site: http://www.mcgill.ca/ahcs/ugrad/internshipNOTE: ARTH 490 counts as a complementary course but does not fulfill the 400 level requirement.
There is NO such equivalent for students pursuing the Minor in Communication Studies (only non credit internships are available).
Minor in Communication Studies
There are no pre-University requirements for this program.
The Minor in Communication Studies consists of 18 credits (2 courses can be taken outside of McGill, IF approved ahead of time)
COMS 210 Intro to Communication Studies
Please consult MINERVA for the full list of courses available and pre-requisites
Required course (3 credits)
Complementary courses (15 credits)
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On Campus Student Opportunities
TVM: Student Television at Mcgill
SSMU Building Suite B-23
Tel: (514) 398-4400 ext. 00155
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.tvmcgill.com/
CKUT 90.3 FM
3647 University Street
Orientations every 3rd Thursday of the month -Noon, 3pm and 6pm
http://ckut.ca/c/
http://music.ckut.ca/
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Campus Publications: McGill Tribune- http://mcgilltribune.com/
McGill Reporter- https://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/
McGill Daily- http://www.mcgilldaily.com/ Folio Magazine- http://foliomagazine.ca/
The Red Herring- http://www.theredherring.net/ Leacocks-
http://www.leacocks.com/CampuSPOT/
OpenMedia at McGill
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- Engage, educate, and empower students
CONTACT US
Email: [email protected] Blog: Coming Soon!
Twitter: @OpenMediaMcGill Find us on Facebook!
-Stay updated on events, actions and developments
-Attend membership meetings, contribute to blog, Twitter, and Facebook, and spread the
word about the clubs!
GET INVOLVED
- Facilitate media governance discussion
- Blogging, Activities, Field Trips, Internships
WHO WE ARE
McGill Policies
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
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For students
"No student shall, with intent to deceive, represent the work of another person as his or her own in any
academic writing, essay, thesis, research report, project or assignment submitted in a course or
program of study or represent as his or her own an entire
essay or work of another, whether the material sorepresented constitutes a part or the
entirety of the work submitted."
— Green Book, Chap. 6, Art. 15(a)
McGill E-mail Policy and Protocol
E-mail is one of the official means of communication between McGill University and its students. We ask you state your reason in the subject line and indicate your full name and student number in the body of the email.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have activated your e-mail account, read your e-mail messages and act upon in a timely fashion.
For more information, please visit www.mcgill.ca/email-policy
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Resources & Opportunities
Studying Outside from McGill
Options include
Study Away
McGill Exchange Program
Courses at other Quebec Universities (IUT)
Planning in advance is key
For detail information see the Oasis website: http://www.mcgill.ca/oasis/general/away/
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Resources for Students
Career & Placement Service
Brown Student Services Building
Tel: (514) 398-3304
E-mail: [email protected]
www.caps.mcgill.ca
International Student Services
Brown Student Services Building
Tel: (514) 398-4349
E-mail: [email protected]
www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents
Mental Health Services
Brown Student Services Building
Tel: (514) 398-6019
www.mcgill.ca/mentalhealth
First-Year Office
Leslie Copeland, First-Year Coordinator
Wendy Brett, Assistant for Francophone Students
Brown Student Services Building
Tel: (514) 398-6913 E-mail: [email protected]
www.mcgill.ca/firstyear
Office for Students with Disabilities
Brown Student Services Building
Tel: (514) 398-6009 E-mail: [email protected]
www.mcgill.ca/osd
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Resources for Students
Jennifer Garland
Liaison Librarian, Architecture, Art History & Communications Studies
514-398-4785
http://www.mcgill.ca/library/library-support/orientation/
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Important Information
Important Deadlines - Fall 2011
September 3 Classes Begin
September 17 Course Change (add/drop) deadline for Fall term (and Last day to select the S/U grade mode on Fall term electives)
December 3 Lectures end (Tuesday, Dec. 3rd follows a Monday schedule)
December 5-18 Exam period
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The University will be CLOSED - September 2 & October 14
Degree Planning Session - TBA
Internship Information Session - TBA
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Key Points
Departmental, degree planning, and museum internship sessions are open to all AHCS students – info will be sent to you as we get closer to the events.
Matthew Dupuis, Professor Hunter, and Professor Lentz are available to meet during the add/drop period. Regular advising hours will be posted on the departmental web site and on office doors. Please note that due to the large volume of email during the add/drop period, you may not receive a prompt response.
An electronic copy of this presentation will be available to you on the Art History and Communication Studies website: www.mcgill.ca/ahcs
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Career Opportunities in Art History & Communication
Studies Art History & Communication Studies graduates regularly pursue
careers in the following fields
Art History-related:Art Museums and Galleries (directors, curators, public relations, collections mgmt, exhibition, design,
art education, etc.)Other Museums (i.e. archaeology, history, etc.)
Art Conservation
Artists
Tourism Industry
Auction Houses
Art Archivist, Art Librarian, Historical Preservation
Arts Administration
Cultural Heritage, Government or Private Sector Cultural Agencies
Communication Studies-related:
Public policy, law, public service, or public administration involving issues in media, technology, politics & culture
Alternative/community media management and/or production
Media/telecommunications policy research and/or advocacy
Professor of media and/or communication studies
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