Art History and Archaeology - Columbia University in the City of New York

Art History and Archaeology from Columbia University in the City of New York is a Campus Bachelor Archeology degree that prepares you for a Science career. Why should I major in this subject? The visual study of the world around us has been and continues to be increasingly important as worldwide communication becomes most often based in visual media. Understanding the sources and significance of images that form a common language of communication is crucial for anyone wanting to play an active part in society. Critical study in the disciplines of art history and archaeology will teach you not only the particulars of the art, archaeology, and architecture under study, but also the broader analytical and synthetic skills needed for mature, reasoned, and inventive solutions to broad-based questions in any field. Besides the challenge of developing particular analytical skills in responding to, interpreting, and evaluating visual art, as well as the aesthetic pleasure that the study of art and archaeology can provide, a major or concentration in Art History and Archaeology lays the basis for pursuit of a variety of careers including law, medicine, business, and academics, among others. You should consider the fields of art history and archaeology if you are intrigued by the visual manifestations of individuals in response to culture and their own imaginations, and if you are interested in developing a set of disciplined analytical tools that can provide you with an informed understanding of and response to the visual world around you. What career opportunities follow upon study in this field? A student who majors in art history and archaeology is prepared to pursue a variety of careers that require critical analysis, the ability to interpret visual information and to move between various modes of thinking and disciplines, and an interest in a variety of cultures and the position of visual arts within those cultures. Career options include opportunities in the private and public sectors, from careers in art administration, art criticism, and intercultural relations, to careers in international and cultural affairs. With an undergraduate degree in art from Columbia College, you are eligible to apply for jobs in museums, galleries, publishing, secondary level education, cultural heritage centers, and the government, to name a few. If you are interested in continuing your studies at the advanced level, you may also choose to apply to graduate and professional schools. Although some students pursue advanced study directly after graduation, we recommend that you obtain a year or more practical experience before doing so. View more details on Columbia University in the City of New York . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Archeology courses.