ARTH 403 - Internship

(3 credits)

The Department of Art History offers a limited number of undergraduate students enrolled in the Major in Art History the opportunity to undertake an internship at a gallery, artist-run centre, museum, festival, or other art institution or art-related event, as a 3-credit course within their degree program. Please note that not all applicants are selected; the internship is a competitive opportunity.

The purpose of the internship is to provide graduating students with the opportunity to take on a project in a professional art milieu as a complement to their academic education. Ideally, internships facilitate practical, hands-on experience related to curatorial and exhibition practices, research, archival and conservation strategies, as well as exhibition display and commercial art representation. Internship benefits include opportunities to network, find mentors, and earn credit within an academic program. In consultation with the Art History Department, it is the student’s responsibility to find an appropriate internship.

First point of contact for general inquiries about this experiential learning opportunity is Dr. Anna Waclawek, Art History Department Coordinator, EV-3-819, ext. 4700, anna.waclawek@concordia.ca. Please set up a meeting with Dr. Waclawek to discuss the application process. Early applications are encouraged.

Application Requirements

• Third-year or fourth-year standing in the Major in Art History or the Major in Art History and Studio Arts
• A completed Art History Internship Agreement Form (available from EV-3-819)
• A one-page internship proposal that includes:
  • External supervisor’s name and contact information
  • Duration of the Internship, start date, end date and hours per week
  • Internship objectives
  • Scope of work: projects undertaken, duties, responsibilities)
• A letter from the external supervisor confirming the intern’s responsibilities and indicating the supervisor’s willingness to oversee the intern’s work.

Internship Requirements and Evaluation

• The internship must be supervised by a full-time faculty member in the Department of Art History who will support and evaluate the student’s work within the internship
• A minimum of 75 hours and maximum of 90 hours of work is required over the duration of the term (15 weeks)
• A weekly journal must be kept by the student as a record of their experiences and learning outcomes. This must be 10-12 pages total, double-spaced and include any related visual material
• At the end of the internship, the student will give an oral presentation -with visuals- that outlines their experiences and learning outcomes