Art History is the analysis of visual communication in its cultural context—from the paleolithic era to the present day, and from Michelangelo to Instagram. Whether it inspires, outrages, amuses, or persuades you, every image communicates a meaning. You can be smarter about interpreting that meaning with a background in Art History.
Whether you want to pursue a career in advertising, marketing, education, museum work, art valuation, or conservation, as a Hartwick art history student you’ll get the hands-on experience you need to succeed.
Typically, graduates pursue careers in:
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of archivists, curators, museum technicians, and conservators is projected to grow 9 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. The need to store information in archives and public interest in science, art, and history, may continue to spur demand for archivists, curators, museum technicians, and conservators. Applicants should expect very strong competition for jobs. (U.S. BLS)
Recent graduates have gone on to careers in a wide range of art-related fields and to further study at top graduate schools.
Hartwick alumni work for:
Recent Hartwick graduates have been accepted to:
Hartwick hosts a varied schedule of art events, including exhibitions, visiting art historian lectures, artist’s gallery talks, and films. You can even explore works of art and architecture in their original locations on one of our J Term off-campus programs to Italy, England, or France.
Art history majors recently have completed internships with:
With its global exploration of the art of every continent, Hartwick’s three-course introduction to art history provides students an academic advantage from the very beginning. From there, you’ll begin to dig deeper in specific areas, across the globe and through time, culminating in a year-long research thesis project.
Hartwick’s expert art history faculty look forward while looking back. They study the vast array of visual expression in order to inspire students. Students who will make a difference in the world of tomorrow. Hartwick students.
Ready to move faster? Get the full Hartwick art history experience in three-quarters the time at three-quarters the cost. Learn more about the three-year program.
