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Art History
Studying the relationship between a culture
and its art can reveal the important ideas, values and institutions of that
particular culture and their effect upon individuals and society. Art History
examines the development of this relationship across cultures, as well as
the elements of style and the aesthetic ideas behind them. As part of a
broad-based curriculum, the Department of Art History offers a range of
courses in American and European painting, sculpture and architecture from
antiquity to the present. The department also participates in an interdisciplinary
degree in art/art history/chemistry as preparation for graduate study in
museum conservation. In addition, the art history degree provides a broad
humanistic education, stressing critical thinking, aesthetic evaluation
and cultural analysis. Approximately 20 percent of Delaware's art history
majors attend graduate school in the field. Others go on to graduate school
in such related areas as architecture, historic preservation, arts administration,
American studies and museum training. Perhaps 50 percent find positions
in art-related occupations with a bachelor of arts degree. The employment
outlook for graduates is competitive, but jobs are available in art publishing,
art journalism, libraries, public art councils, art galleries, architectural
survey work, and with companies specializing in furniture and architectural
restoration. There are some entry-level jobs in museum work, but most careers
in this field require advanced degrees. Professor Michael Leja, 318 Old
College, 831-8415, can provide additional information on this major.
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level |
Further Education/Experience
Often
Required |
| *assistant curator |
*archivist |
| *museum inventory specialist |
*conservator |
| *museum attendant |
*education director |
| *development officer |
*exhibit designer |
| *library assistant |
*art appraiser |
| *registrar |
*curator |
Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 052 for additional related careers.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships,
Field Experience Placements and Alumni
Mentor Program.
- Sample Internships include: Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington, DE: Virginia
Museum of Fine Art, VA: Office of Cultural Affairs, Wilmington, DE
Some Employers of Art History Majors
* museums
* state/federal government
* interior design firms
* colleges/universities
* restoration firms
* publishing firms
* archives
* federal/state parks
* historical societies
Other Sources of Information
American Association of Museums
www.aam-us.org
Art History Research Centre
http://art-history.concordia.ca/AHRC
Art Staffing.com
www.artstaffing.com
Association for Art History
www.indiana.edu/~aah
Global Museum.org
www.globalmuseum.org
Metropolitan Museum of Art, A Timeline of Art History
www.metmuseum.org/toah/splash.htm
Museum Link
www.museumlink.com
Smithsonian Job Hotline
P. O. Box 37481 - OMP
Washington, DC 20013
Federal Positions (202) 357-1450
Society of American Archivists
www.archivists.org
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Resources for Finding Employment
University of Delaware Career Resource Center
Materials Available
- Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market (CSD
10)
- Museums of the World (CSD 20-21)
- Job Hunter's Sourcebook (CSD 376)
- Professional's Job Finder (CSD 377)
- Careers for Culture Lovers & Other Artsy Types
(CSE 21)
- Careers in Focus - Art (CSE 26)
- Top Careers for Arts Graduates (CSE 26.5)
- Careers in Art (CSE 27)
- Great Jobs for Art Majors (CSE 29)
- Career Opportunities in Art (CSE 30)
- Careers in Focus - Arts & Entertainment (CSE
42)
- Top Careers for Liberal Arts Graduates (CSE
559)
- Graduate Programs in the Humanities, Arts
& Social Sciences (GS 20)
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html
CSC's Internet Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies
for Contacting Employers, Graduate School Information and where to get assistance
is all available in the CAREER RESOURCE CENTER located at
401 Academy Street.
Last updated: January 31, 2008 (CH)
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