Arts & Culture Track

The arts play a vital role in Boston's daily life. The city's cultural offerings include everything from small gallery shows and world-class museum exhibits to productions in the Theatre District; historic preservation projects in the Back Bay; outdoor concerts at the Hatch Shell; and summer festivals on the Common.

From art history to film and the performing arts, students explore topics in arts and culture and gain valuable hands-on experience through internships in local arts organizations.

I had a great internship. No textbook could ever teach me what I have learned. The work experience was great, and the classes prepared me for my internship.

Shih-Ling Luke, Syracuse University
Intern, Danforth Museum

Summer 1: The Academic Phase (May 22 - June 29, 2012)

You'll spend your first six weeks of the Summer Study Internship Program taking two 4-credit courses chosen from the following offerings in arts and culture, including courses in archaeology, American studies, literature, film, and art history. The course section has course descriptions and schedules.

Select Two:

• CAS AH 111 Introduction to Art History 1: Antiquity to the Middle Ages
• CAS AH 112 Introduction to Art History 2: Renaissance to Today
• CAS AH 211 Boston Museums
• CAS AH 225 Arts of Asia
• CAS AH 284 Arts in America
• CAS AR 100 Great Discoveries in Archaeology
• CAS AR 372 Archaeology of Boston
• CAS CL 102 The World of Rome
• CAS CL 213 Greek and Roman Mythology
• CAS CL 220 The Roman Empire in Film and Fact
• CAS HI 280 History of Rock and Roll
• CAS EN 322 Survey of British Literature I
• CAS EN 363 Shakespeare I
• CAS MU 225 Jazz Music
• CFA DR 120 Acting and Performance I
• CFA DR 548 Scene Painting Intensive
• CFA MU 111 Elements of Music Theory
• COM FT 554 Special Topics: The Hollywood Blockbuster
• COM JO 305 Photography for Non-Majors
• MET HI 450 American Popular Culture: Humor and History

Summer 2: The Internship Phase (July 9 - August 17, 2012)

For the second six weeks of the program, you'll be placed as an intern in a Boston-area organization or business that matches your interests and experience. You should expect to work five days a week for a minimum of 35 hours.

Arts & Culture Internship Opportunities

Internship placement opportunities are available at commercial galleries; auction houses; museums; architectural firms; design companies; arts campaigning groups; theater companies; music and dance companies; and art centers.

Internship Placement

• Guaranteed internship placement for 35 hours a week
• Internship matches are based on your interests, abilities, and experience
• All internship sites are accessible by public transportation
• Visit our Placement Process page for additional information

Summer Study Internship Course (May 25 - August 17, 2012)

The Summer Study Internship Program's 2-credit Internship Course meets on Fridays throughout Summer 1 and on three evenings in Summer 2. The primary emphasis of this course is to explore links between your academic track and your on-site professional experience, and to provide support and guidance as you prepare for your placement.