Art History

Our Art History program explores art, architecture and visual culture to help you better understand history and our present moment. Art History encourages critical thinking and engagement with a diverse and increasingly connected world, while helping you reflect on your own viewpoints and better understand others’ Students may transfer to a four-year program and prepare for various careers in the art world, including curator, teacher, librarian, restorer, and more.

Degree

The AA-T degree in art history offers a direct path to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. You will also get priority consideration for admission to the CSU system.

Gain a comprehensive foundation in the history, theory, and practice of art.
Develop observational, compositional, technical, and interpretative skills through a range of studio art courses.
Take a variety of culturally diverse art history classes that prepare you to analyze, assess, and discuss art from several historical and style periods.
Explore works of art in relation to historical and cultural contexts that consider the effects of shifting social, political, philosophical, and spiritual paradigms on art production.
Start your journey on a clear pathway toward a bachelor’s degree and even graduate study.

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Pursue a Bachelor’s Degree that Leads to Career Opportunities

With an El Camino art history degree, you’ll be set to transfer immediately to begin working on a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university.

Create work for portfolios, juried and public exhibitions, and transfer preparation.
Explore careers in a variety of positions such as curator, art teacher, museum administrator/director, conservator, art restorer, conservation scientist, art librarian, visual resource curator, and art publishing.
Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $22,000 to $187,000 with an average salary of $57,000.

$2,208

Approximate cost for an El Camino College art history degree

$57K

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $22,000 to $187,000 with an average salary of $57,000

4.6%

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow 4.6% nationwide from 2016 to 2026

Participate in Hands-On Career Opportunities

Put your art education into practice and find real-world experience and academic enrichment opportunities outside of the classroom.

Learn about various careers in art history from professionals in the field.
Visit the El Camino Art Gallery, featuring innovative exhibitions and programs that reflect the breadth and diversity of the contemporary art world.
Participate in the annual Student Art Show, a showcase of exemplary student work.
Attend master classes, events, and special events through our Center for the Arts.