Arts in Medicine Internships
2012
The UF College of Fine Arts, particularly the M.A. program in Museum Studies and the B.A. and M.A. programs in Art Education, sponsors semester long internships which promote strong citizenship and community experiences not available through normal coursework. In these programs, students garner practical skills working directly with the community at large.
In most cases, students seeking a master’s degree in Museum Studies will be completing a project-in-lieu-of-thesis rather than a thesis. In general terms, projects are focused on an activity rather than extensive research and writing. Each project is unique to an individual’s needs and her/his desire to gain experience in a particular aspect of museum work. For example, a student might catalogue a collection, organize an exhibition, or undertake a visitor study. Although centered on an activity, projects also include a significant written component outlining the experience and its relevance to contemporary museums.
Laura Nemmers, The Campus Loan Outreach Program at the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art