Art History & Communication Studies
Undergraduate Orientation Session
Fall 2013
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.
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One administrative unit - office staff, resources
Departmental Chair
Undergraduate Program Director for AH
Professor Angela Vanhaelen
Professor Mary Hunter
angela.vanhaelen@mcgill.ca
ahadvisor.ahcs@mcgill.ca
Student Affairs Officer
Undergraduate Program Director for CS
Matt Dupuis
Professor Becky Lentz
matthew.dupuis@mcgill.ca
csadvisor.ahcs@mcgill.ca
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Main Office - Administrative Staff (Arts W-225)
Administrative Coordinator
Susana Machado
susana.machado@mcgill.ca
Graduate Coordinator
Maureen Coote
maureen.coote@mcgill.ca
Administrative Coordinator (Financial)
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.
Faculty Requirements
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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
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)
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S/U Option
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
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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.
Required course (3 credits)
ARTH 305 Methods in Art History (prerequisites: one 200 level course in Art
History)
Complementary courses (15 credits)
3 credits in Art History at the 200 level (take this first)
12 credits in Art History at the 300 level or above
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Major in Art History
The Major in Art History consists of 36 credits.
Required course (3 credits)
ARTH 305 Methods in Art History
Complementary courses (15 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/
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
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.
Required course (9 credits)
ARTH 305 – Methods in Art History
ARTH 400 – Selected Methods in Art History
ARTH 401 – Honours Research Paper
Complementary courses (51 credits)
Max. 15 credits at 200-level and Min. 6 credits at 400-level
Credits must be selected from at least six of the eight AH course fields
6 credits in a foreign language or in related disciplines (in consultation with the SAO)
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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Joint Honours in Art History
The Joint Honors Program in Art History consists of 36 cr.
Required course (9 credits)
ARTH 305 – Methods in Art History
ARTH 400 – Selected Methods in Art History
ARTH 401 – Honours Research Paper
Complementary courses (27 credits)
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.
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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.
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/internship
NOTE: 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).
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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)
Required course (3 credits)
COMS 210 Intro to Communication Studies
Complementary courses (15 credits)
Please consult MINERVA for the full list of courses
available and pre-requisites
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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: president@tvmcgill.com
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/
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/
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Information
OpenMedia at McGill
WHO WE ARE
GET INVOLVED
- Engage, educate, and empower students
- Facilitate media governance discussion
- Blogging, Activities, Field Trips, Internships
-Stay updated on events, actions and
developments
-Attend membership meetings, contribute to
blog, Twitter, and Facebook, and spread the
word about the clubs!
CONTACT US
Email: mcgill@openmedia.ca
Blog: Coming Soon!
Twitter: @OpenMediaMcGill
Find us on Facebook!
McGill Policies
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
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 so
represented constitutes a part or the
entirety of the work submitted."
— Green Book, Chap. 6, Art. 15(a)
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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
Resources & Opportunities
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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
First-Year Office
Brown Student Services Building
Leslie Copeland, First-Year Coordinator
Tel: (514) 398-3304
Wendy Brett, Assistant for Francophone Students
E-mail: careers.caps@mcgill.ca
Brown Student Services Building
www.caps.mcgill.ca
Tel: (514) 398-6913 E-mail: firstyear@mcgill.ca
www.mcgill.ca/firstyear
International Student Services
Brown Student Services Building
Office for Students with Disabilities
Tel: (514) 398-4349
Brown Student Services Building
E-mail: international.students@mcgill.ca
Tel: (514) 398-6009 E-mail: disabilities.students@mcgill.ca
www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents
www.mcgill.ca/osd
Mental Health Services
Brown Student Services Building
Tel: (514) 398-6019
www.mcgill.ca/mentalhealth
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Resources for Students
Jennifer Garland
Liaison Librarian, Architecture, Art History &
Communications Studies
jennifer.garland@mcgill.ca
514-398-4785
http://www.mcgill.ca/library/library-support/orientation/
Important Information
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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