Why study in history and theory of art
Studies in history and theory of art will allow you to:
- Explore historical and contemporary art-making and discourse
- Develop your ability to think critically and acquire an appropriate vocabulary
- Be active in the wider visual arts community
- Become an art historian, art theoretician, art critic, broadcaster or visual arts professor (at the elementary, middle school, high school or university level)
- Become a curator in a gallery, museum or on a freelance basis
- Become an administrator in visual arts (work as a gallery owner, museum or art gallery employee, develop municipal, provincial, national or international art policy)
Student profile
- Strong intellectual curiosity with regard to historical and contemporary artistic production and discourse
- Aptitude for research in art history, contemporary art and art theory
- Interest in and ability for reading and writing
- Good analytical skills