Many people want to specialize in careers related to art. There is no better way than joining an art school to acquire the necessary skills in this sector.
The Art School to Enter the Complex World of Art
The art sector is highly developed in France, with more than 1,200 museums, nearly 14,200 listed historic monuments, and about 2,200 registered art galleries. The country ranked fourth in the international auction market in 2017. In this field, large sums can be at stake and the sector’s regulations are complex. Passion alone is therefore not enough, and specific skills are required of professionals working in the art market.
Bac+3-level programs at an art school
Various art schools and universities now offer programs suited to everyone who wants to specialize in this sector, but which art bachelor should you choose?
While many art universities teach art history, IESA arts&culture, an art school in Paris, offers a specific program that integrates this discipline. It has a Bachelor in Art Expertise and Trade for enthusiasts of ancient art, modern art, or contemporary art.
Students are trained in artwork appraisal techniques and receive instruction in art history. They also learn about regulatory frameworks and develop their skills in administrative management and organization. This Bac+3 program at an art school is a gateway to becoming a gallery owner, antiques dealer, buying/selling advisor, art broker, or auctioneer’s clerk.
Bac+5-level programs at an art school
Our art school in Paris also offers programs leading to a Bac+5. Holders of the Bachelor in Art Expertise and Trade can enroll in the Master in Ancient Art, Master in Contemporary Art or Master in Exhibition Curation. This specialization is important because students become experts in their respective fields. Indeed, graduates of the Bac+5 Ancient Art program are trained in the appraisal and inventory of artworks from the 15th to the first half of the 20th century. Those who opted for the Bac+5 Contemporary Art program acquire specialized knowledge of all artworks from the 20th and 21st centuries: painting, decorative arts, video art, photography, film, and performing arts.
Finally, IESA arts&culture offers a MBA in Contemporary Art that lets students acquire in-depth skills in marketing and distribution of artworks and a Professional Master in Art Market.