Courses in Art History are generally organized around historical periods such as the 19th or 20th century, geographical areas such as America or Europe, or around themes or issues in Art. Art History courses are often related to studies in history, literature, philosophy, religion, and the other arts including music, dance and theater. Students in Art History will need to develop their ability to draw conclusions based on visual information. They should be able to express their thoughts clearly in oral and written form and enjoy writing. E-Mail discussions are an integral part of most Art History courses.
Recent department graduates work in a number of related and unrelated careers.
Some related areas include graduate study, teaching, gallery and museum work, graphic design, illustration, animation, TV production, broadcasting, photography, and art sales. Librarian Art Instructor Sample Job Descriptions Docent - lectures to groups in a museum. The docent coordinator trains and schedules docents. Requires diplomacy, creativity, good public speaking skills. Public Relations Officer - communicates the goals and programs of the museum to the print and electronic press.