Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
Art History is for you if you have an interest in different aspects of visual culture whether that is painting, sculpture and architecture or the modern visual art forms of photography, film and performance.
This degree course covers a broad range of topics including the history of painting, sculpture and architecture from ancient Greece to modern times. Focus on topics such as early Irish art, the painters of the Italian Renaissance, the great gothic cathedrals of Europe and the artistic achievements of the 20th century.
Art History can be studied as a Joint Major or Minor subject through DN520, or alongside selected additional subjects as part of DN530.
Course Details
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
Career Progression
Students have the option to study abroad as part of their degree.
Graduates in Art History have career opportunities in a variety of settings including: Museums and galleries, Cultural and Heritage sector, Education and Academia, Media, journalism and publishing, Auction Houses, Archives.
