Art History Programs in Canada

What knowledge and skills do students learn in the Canadian art history major?

General basic courses involve art history, theory and methodology, 19th-century art, modern art, postmodernism, postmodernism and art, Renaissance art, history of Latin American art, Gothic art, Baroque art, etc., and some stylistic forms of artistic expression such as feminism, and more. However, the type of technical software skills taught varies according to different schools. Some schools do not teach any software and technology, but some will combine the use of computers and creative arts.

Employment prospects for Canadian art history graduates

Career paths of art history majors:

• Advertising Account Executive
• Historical Preservation Coordinator
• Architect
• Archivist
• Art Dealer
• Conservator/Restorer
• Art Critic
• Art education
• Art law
• Art Therapist
• Arts Programmer (TV/Radio)
• Banking
• Community College Instructor
• Graphic Designer/Layout Artist
• Editor
• Event Planner
• Fundraiser
• Art Gallery Director
• Grants Officer for the Arts
• Heritage policy
• Designer: Industrial/Fashion/Interior
• Journalist
• Landscape and architecture
• Law
• Marketing Specialist
• Media and Communication
• Museum Curator
• Museum Technician
• Professor
• Art Teacher
• Tourism and travel

Jobs of Canadian Art History majors

Media and Communications Assistant: Write marketing copy for many popular platforms and putting together publications with images as appropriate. Establish and maintain customer database, monitor social media accounts, and document publicity and communication records. Edit and assist in writing product lists, social media updates and other materials. Organize marketing, communication and event data, calendars and reports.

Modern and Contemporary Art Curator: Need to be able to identify extremely high-quality works, be a collaborative, credible partner who builds and fosters strong, trusted relationships across all levels. Must be able to lead and effectively deliver on curatorial priorities including exhibition development, programming, and collection building. They plan, build, and present permanent collections of modern and contemporary art; create, organize, and execute major exhibitions and interpret works of art; identify and research significant trends, issues, and opportunities in the visual arts; and generate a meaningful understanding of modern and contemporary art through issues and opportunities in relevant ways. They need to establish and foster strong, credible and long-term relationships with artists, donors, board members, employees, volunteers and other stakeholders. By being responsible for guiding, motivating and developing a team of employees, they deliver on goals and projects aligned with the mission, vision and values. Employment benefits include disability and life Insurance, discounts from provincial/city reciprocal agreements.

Museum Curator: Responsible for supervising the operation of the museum and off-site storage. Build rapport with donors and potential donors, and negotiate to obtain specific collections or individual items. Assist in developing programs and special events. Assist in developing a long-term plan for rotating exhibits with the goal of reaching new and diverse audiences. Coordinate with the collections committee to ensure additions follow the museum's collection philosophy.

Salaries for Canadian Art History Graduates

What are the decisive factors in the income of Canadian art history graduates and how much money do they make each year?

• Museum Curator: $24.04 CAD per hour, average annual salary of $50,000, and the highest salary can reach up to $63,000.
• Art Curator: $15.50 per hour, average annual salary of $37,189, and the highest annual can reach up to $47,000.
• Art History Assistant Professor: $22.32 per hour, average annual salary of $64,000, and the highest salary can reach up to $139,000.