CAN YOU GET A JOB AS AN ART HISTORY MAJOR?!? | State of the Job Market, Transferable Skills, Etc

CAN YOU GET A JOB AS AN ART HISTORY MAJOR? | State of the Job Market, Transferable Skills, Etc
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Hi everyone! In this video I share what the state of the job market is if you're looking to get a job in the art world, what skills you learn as an art history major, and how you can apply them to other fields.
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[@saram.2418]

I just graduated with a BA in Art History and now work full time in DC ( in real estate). I hope to go to get a master but an art history degree gives you so many skills beyond just knowledge of art. You gain writing experience, critical thinking skills and the ability to translate your thoughts into words and speech. You learn how to argue and get your point across along with an intuitive mind that is made to think in new and creative ways. F anybody who tells that you won’t get a job with a art history degree !!!

[@ChloeLandis]

absolutely! you learn so many transferable skills!

[@MorganMalfoy13]

A BA in art history that included study abroad and travel makes you a great choice for a travel agent. You have a grasp of history, culture, and art that people are looking for. I just got a job as one and as travel is picking up again it's paying really well. :) (And being a travel agent some agencies will actually send you on work vacations to amazing locations to get experience in places you haven't visited. I'm going on a week long cruise in the Bahamas next year, all expenses paid! We get to swim with dolphins!)

[@ChloeLandis]

how fun! yes, this is a great example of the transferable skills

[@sophia900]

that sounds absolutely amazing! if you don't mind me asking, what school did you study at? I'm debating art history as my major but am unsure if it matters which school I go to.

[@kait3313]

I’m at a point where I need to settle on a major and I would love art history but it’s scary making that decision

[@awbae1er]

Same 😭

[@ChloeLandis]

I know the feeling! It can be really scary, but at the end of day as long as you're making the most out of your degree, it doesn't really matter what your major is.

[@emilysmith638]

ugh, same

[@bjorktaylor]

I would suggest a double major

[@marianalemos4636]

same!! what did u do?

[@rosag.3319]

I love your channel! I’m a teenager and I think studying art and history would be super cool!

[@ChloeLandis]

aww thank you! I don't think a teenager has ever called me cool before so this just put a big smile on my face! :)

[@anabeatrizgoncalves6041]

I just love your video! Now i'm doing BA in History, and i hope to become a Museum Curator one day. Greetings from Brazil 🥰

[@ChloeLandis]

Aww thank you! how fun! good luck with your studies and hello from Los Angeles!

[@waleedazizeh5387]

I own a Native American pottery and jewelry store I will most definitely hire someone with this major. I am in Albuquerque, NM and I have a general manager position available.

[@ArbyTV]

I have a friend with a history degree that now has a job in medical copywriting. He said that job just wanted you to have any bachelor's degree. I feel like there are probably quite a few jobs like that out there. I took art history one semester because it was one of the only classes left for me to choose from. I was dreading it but it ended up being one of my absolute favorite classes I've ever taken so far. So much so that I want to major in it! My friend, this video and all of these comments discussing the different skills you get from this degree are pushing me to go back to school to pursue this.

[@azustudieshistory]

I just found your channel and I'm in love! I'm not necessarily studying Art History but I do plan to switch my majors over to Ancient History with a minor in Renaissance Studies.

[@irl_cryptid]

Thank you, I'm choosing a major right now after two years of art school and a gap year. I have no idea what I actually want to do but I think this is what I want to go into. Thanks for highlighting all this important information!

[@art-alchemy]

Choloe, You are so good in explaining all of these things in art history. I am going back for an associates in the major, I come from a social science background. BA in Politicial Science/MA in International Relations and also BA in Foreign Language. The veteran administration approved a post covid rapid job training and well art history is one of the majors. I took one art history class in my local community college and it was good. I am planning in combining this major with my other degrees as I have been abroad and you see art all over the place and its nice to know a little bit about the history it makes a big difference. For Art history you can look into your local county for jobs. I have found one in my current county and it does say to have worked with children and public speaking, I have both. In addition I am a Junk Journal maker...so the major will come in handy. Thanks!

[@ChloeLandis]

Wow! Thank you for your kind words! Sounds like you’re on a great path!

[@liamsperrazza1403]

I just found your channel but omg I love it, and I am currently binging all of it. I am a junior Art History Major and Anthropology minor with an emphasis on Queer History of the Renaissance. Keep up the great work!!

[@ChloeLandis]

Hi Liam! Thank you so much for your kind words! Your research sounds fascinating!

[@hinatasato8456]

thank you so much for making this video. it helped me a lot! I’m major in art history and a random guy told me that i should change my major because i can’t do anything with it after i graduate and he said a lot of things that really lower my motivation to study. but your video helped me to get back my motivation. thank you.

[@ChloeLandis]

I will say it takes a lot of creativity and it may require looking outside of the roles you originally were drawn to, but its definitely possible! Fair warning though, he won't be the first one to tell you haha.

[@MickeySweens]

Love the video! Fellow Bruin Art Historian 🐻🎨☺️ I agree with all this fantastic advice! Just to share my story, I did an art history BA knowing I probably wouldn’t work in the art world. I started working in the entertainment industry before I transferred to UCLA. Art history informs my perspective of visual narrative that is slightly different than my peers who went to film school. The curation planning and museum studies I did has allowed me to think about the function of live theatrical spaces where I have worked, which has opened up an understanding of marketing needs. The list goes on and on. Admittedly, I do often get the “why did you study art history?” side eye quite a bit, some people have a reductive idea of what art history is; just never doubt or apologize for the skills you know you worked hard to cultivate.

[@composiet3231]

Studying Art History is incredibly fascinating but it is very difficult to find work with it you can work in a museum or work as a guide but those are relatively low paid jobs the real good jobs such as museum director curator or art history teacher at higher or adult education limited and everyone wants that job when a place becomes available there are at least 10 candidates that is the problem with this study.

[@fatema8819]

im a now history major, I switched from english. I love the aesthetics of old buildings, books, its very fascinating so picked history I'm not sure I'm that passionate about art/paintings but I love museums and reading about the story and history of them. I am considering anthro as but I'm not sure, I keep changing mindor.

[@RiverWhisperPrd]

You can also consider architecture, graphic, and/or interior design. Also, fashion design, sales & marketing, photography, or start your own art gallery. Never discount a Liberal Arts degree regardless of the major.

[@ChloeLandis]

yes, definitely many options, and many more than I could go into in one video!

[@ky-anawilson4694]

I am an art history student also and wanting to go into graphic design also because I love to study art and do it. I am still working on some skills. 😅

[@ChloeLandis]

graphic design skills are always incredibly helpful on applications! Really any type of technological skills is a plus.

[@oluwolekehinde1542]

Hi Chloe! I studied Art History in Nigeria but my greatest challenge ever since my graduation from the university is securing a job in my field. Most of the requirements is that you have to own a master's degree or higher. I will appreciate your advice if possible mentorship from. I will be glad hearing from you

[@sufiaalamchobi]

I love to watching your video.I am from Bangladesh.I am a student of Honours 1st year in Art History.

[@RiverWhisperPrd]

Actually, I personally know someone who received a music degree and went to work for IBM as a systems analyst. Analysis and creativity is valuable.

[@ChloeLandis]

yes, absolutely!

[@ritahuang4822]

Hi Chole! Thank you for the great advice in your video. I am graduating with a BA in Art History & Econ from UC Davis in a month, but now I face the dilemma of making a choice: I got into the Courtauld (London, UK) for their grad program, and I also received a job offer (PR/Corporate Communication) in the States. I was very sure about grad school but not anymore :/ Would you suggest working before getting an MA? I don't plan to do a Ph.D./research/curation as of now. I am more interested in the business/marketing side of the art industry. Is it hard to go back to school after working for 1-2 years?

[@ChloeLandis]

Wow! Congratulations on both the Courtauld and the job offer! Shoot me and email at [e-mail] and we can chat 😊

[@Chloe-dk5sw]

There should be a class in university about resumes and making sure that you are building your professional experience one way or another, even as a full time student.

[@majorbooklover420]

I am majoring in art history, but I am concerned about finding a job in higher education. I was told that acquiring a PhD would give me that leverage.

[@ChloeLandis]

It really depends on what your ideal job is. If you don’t want to work in curatorial or academia, a PhD may make you over qualified. If you’re interested in career exploration, check out acceptedconsulting.com

[@majorbooklover420]

@@ChloeLandis Thank you

[@lfrizz]

Hey! I know you made this video a while ago so you may not see this, but I’m an art history undergrad who is graduating 2022, and I would love it if you could tell me what the application process for grad school was like and what you would consider most important in the process? I don’t know how to market myself like you talk about in this video and I’m a little nervous :) thank you!!

[@ChloeLandis]

Hi Laurel! Nice to meet you! Check out acceptedconsulting.com. You can either book a session with me to discuss how to market yourself or come to our free office hours to discuss applications 😊

[@waleedazizeh5387]

If you think you can finish your studies in the University of New Mexico I own two galleries that are amazing and you fit the perfect description of what we been looking for.

[@keepme5225]

I'm seriously considering the major even though I have no interests in being an employee for anyone.

[@unicornlens]

A great entry level career with a History of Art degree is Human Resources in the Government Sector: all you need to say in the interview is just like a work of art, the life cycle of an employee has provenance (onboarding, salary history, benefits history, evaluations, personnel conduct, et. al.) With my Art History degree, I had a great career in HR for seven years and transitioned to Transportation Administration. So, having an Art History degree has some benefits: an entry level job in HR or government with good salaries, health benefits and government pensions for retirement. So, don’t settle for less by being pigeonholed into a career in the Art world or the museum circuit, let alone an unpaid internship where you’re witness to scholars patting each other on the back or giving each other a rimjob through essays and lectures. It takes years of hard work and perseverance after college, so don’t assume that you’re “special” 🦄 🌈. Learn where and how to land and never settle for less.

[@myahya__art]

From India, Persuing my MA in philosophy and completed by BA majors in philosophy and history, and wanna continue my MA in art history from UCLA, just wanna knw mmi eligible for this as I don't have any background of art history only a diploma course in Indian aesthetics???

[@attractinggood]

Hi there! I am currently an junior in high school and is wondering about going into either Art History to work in an museum as a curator, researcher, journalist, or archivist. I am also interested in archeology and was wondering if taking this as a minor would best my chances with museums/internships?

[@emilielias3984]

Hi Chloe. I have a couple of questions regarding where I should do my art history major. I perfectly know I should go for art history because it is my passion but I want to go to the best place possible can you help me? Or make me any recommendations? If possible I can text you

[@Overvineyar]

Can getting an art history certificate benefit you if you can't go to college?

[@ririswagholic2401]

I’m want to work as museum curator. So I was hoping if u have any advice or anything??

[@ChloeLandis]

I may be planning a video on this topic but if you want specific advice, head to acceptedconsulting.com!

[@emilysmith638]

Do you know what kind of law degree most art history majors gravitate toward?

[@ChloeLandis]

to be honest, I don't know the statistics on this. Many obviously are drawn to art law at the beginning but many change direction during 1L and trends in the job market.

[@noemisierra5282]

Hi! I had a question what does your day to day look like? Or do you like know what most art history majors do throughout the day?

[@ChloeLandis]

Hi Noemi! great question. it really depends on the student and what they do outside of the classroom. So usually I had 1-2 classes per day and a few hours of reading, research and writing papers everyday (art history is a reading/research heavy major). I worked throughout school in multiple internships and jobs that filled my days. Some are in clubs, organizations, etc. It really depends on the student and what they want to get out of their college experience. Usually my evenings were spent doing homework with friends. Hope that helps!

[@noemisierra5282]

@@ChloeLandis thank you!! It really does I’m currently in cc and kinda nervous to commit to a major because I’m afraid of what it would entail but you video helped a lot!

[@lavenderhaze138]

Hey, I'm currently in my bachelor's degree in history ,can I apply for art of history in my master's degree?

[@ChloeLandis]

Absolutely! You will just have to be very clear on your application about how you're prepared and why you're choosing art history. If you have more questions or want personalized help, check out our free office hours and consultations services at acceptedconsulting.com

[@faithintheunseen1294]

BA in art history & nearly ten years into my law firm staffer position. 😂

[@medusa29897]

I have a bachelors in English literature and masters in communication. Can I get another masters in Art history with that?

[@ChloeLandis]

It really depends on what the program is, what you want to get out of grad school, your background, etc. if you need help, check out acceptedconsulting.com

[@jobzagudn]

Pleased I've found your channel! Have you read ; the ankh and electromagnetism?

[@ChloeLandis]

Thank you! No, I'm sorry to say I haven't

[@evlangoff]

Are there any full scholarship in collages for bachelor degree in art history?

[@ChloeLandis]

hi, sorry for the late reply. At least in the United States for BA's, full scholarships for area of study are rare. It's typically dependent on exceptional grades or financial need.

[@christindearie7656]

Hi Chloe, what language did you study while in school?

[@ChloeLandis]

I took two years of college french

[@christindearie7656]

@@ChloeLandis have you found that learning French has helped you in your career?

[@ChloeLandis]

@@christindearie7656 it was required for my majors. at the time i thought i was going to get a phd and a large amount of scholarship was in french. it was essential in my MA thesis. I live and work in a majority spanish speaking area, so i dont really use my french anymore, but i'm very glad i took it.

[@araoghlian5890]

I've been planing to do art history in Concordia university. Seems like it's not worth anything.... I'm a painter..i better of just go to an art academy

[@ChloeLandis]

It really depends on what you want for a career and what you make out of it so it’s different from person to person