UTSG
0.5 credit
BMS386: Book and Media Studies
University of Toronto St. George
Book and Media Studies
Fall · Summer · Spring
Complete SMC100, 200; 3–4 year students majoring in relevant field.
Auction Houses, Museums, Non-profits
Our Programs
Hands-on opportunities that connect students with cultural centres, galleries, and academic institutions around the world.
Internship Program
Our internship program places students inside galleries, studios, and cultural organizations. Participants gain real-world experience in curation, programming, education, administration, and production while building professional relationships that last beyond graduation.
What to expect
- Placement matching with local galleries and cultural centres
- Structured learning outcomes and weekly reflection
- Portfolio and resume support
- Supervision from practicing arts professionals
Co-op Program
Designed for students completing co-operative education requirements, our co-op program partners with schools and employers to provide meaningful, credit-bearing placements. We align each role with student goals and academic standards.
What to expect
- Credit-aligned placements for high school and college students
- Partnerships with cultural centres and galleries
- Mid-term evaluation and employer feedback
- Integration with school co-op coordinators
Student Research Program
We help students develop and present original research in art history, curatorial studies, and contemporary practice. From proposal to public presentation, our research program provides mentorship, resources, and access to partner archives.
What to expect
- Research mentorship and methodology workshops
- Access to partner archives and libraries
- Presentation opportunities at the annual conference
- Critical writing and publication guidance
Co-op & Internship Course Directory
Alpha Arts supports students applying to credit-bearing co-op and internship courses at leading universities across North America. Browse the courses we can help you navigate, from placement matching to application guidance.
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UTSG
0.5–1.0 credits
FAH481: History of Art
University of Toronto St. George
Art History
Fall · Summer · Spring
Applicants should be of advanced standing.
Gallery, Museum, Auction, etc.
UTSG
0.5–1.0 credits
VIS405H1/VST410Y5 — Visual Studies Internship
University of Toronto St. George
Visual Studies (Daniels Faculty)
Summer · Fall · Spring
1.0 credit at the 200-level in VIS courses, JAV200H1/VIS...
Gallery, media-arts centre, art studio
UTSG
0.5–1.0 credits
ANT491: Anthropology
University of Toronto St. George
Anthropology or Archaeology
Fall · Summer · Spring
14.0 credits, 3.0 credits in Anthropology.
Internships requiring knowledge of anthropology
UTM
0.5 credit
VST410H5: Internship in the Arts and Visual Studies
University of Toronto Mississauga
Visual Art (Art History Stream)
Fall · Spring
Minimum completion of 5.5 credits in DVS Programs.
UTM
1.0 credits
VST410Y: Internship in the Arts and Visual Studies
University of Toronto Mississauga
Visual Art (Art History Stream)
Fall · Spring
Minimum completion of 5.5 credits in DVS Programs.
UTSC
0.5 credit
ACMD01H3 — ACMEE Applied Practice II
University of Toronto Scarborough
Arts, Culture and Media
Spring
Field Placement II (may be taken as a prerequisite with permission).
UTSC
0.5 credit
ACMD99H3: Work Integrated Learning for Arts
University of Toronto Scarborough
Arts, Culture and Media
Fall
8.0 credits in courses offered by the Department of Arts, Culture and Media.
UTSC
0.5 credit
ACMC01H3 — ACMEE Applied Practice I
University of Toronto Scarborough
Arts, Culture and Media
Summer · Fall · Spring
9.0 credits including VPAB16H3 and VPAB17H3 (or equivalent).
UTSC
0.5 credit
ACMD02H3 — ACMEE Applied Practice III
University of Toronto Scarborough
Arts, Culture and Media
Spring
ACMD01H3.
UTM
0.5 credit
CCT410H5 S: CCIT Internship I
University of Toronto Mississauga
Communication, Culture, Information & Technology
Spring · Fall · Summer
Available only upon application from registered students.
Society of Graphic Designers of Ontario
UTM
0.5 credit
CCT411H5 S: CCIT Internship II
University of Toronto Mississauga
Communication, Culture, Information & Technology
Spring
Completion of 13.0 credits including CCT409H5 or equivalent.
Society of Graphic Designers of Ontario
UBC
1.0 credits
JRNL 527 Internship
University of British Columbia
Journalism (Master)
Summer · Fall · Spring
This is a 1st year core course of the Master of Journalism program.
CBC Radio, Television and Online Media
UBC
3.0 credits
ARTH 490: Art History Internship
University of British Columbia
Art History
Summer · Fall · Spring
ARTH 300 and departmental approval.
Alzheimer Society of BC — BC Learning Centre
McGill
3.0 credits
ARTH 490: Museum Internship
McGill University
Art History
Fall
Open to Art History students.
McGill
3.0 credits
POLI599: Political Science Internship Course
McGill University
Political Science
Summer · Spring
Open to Political Science Honours, Joint Honours and select majors.
Host institution approved by the department
McGill
3.0 credits
INTD 499 Internship: International Development
McGill University
International Development
Spring
Open to U2 and U3 students with a minimum CGPA of 3.3.
Quebec — Food Security Organizations
McGill
3.0 credits
EAST 499 Internship: East Asian Studies
McGill University
East Asian Studies
Spring · Fall
Open to U2 and U3 students with a minimum CGPA of 2.7.
York
6.0 credits
ILST 4300: Professional Internship
York University
International Studies
Year-long
Open to International Studies students.
York
6.0 credits
CMDS 4140: Field Experience Placement Course
York University
Communications
Year-long
AP/COMN 1310 9.00 (prior to Fall 2012) or equivalent.
McMaster
1.0 credits
HUMAN 3IF1 A/B S: Part-time/Full-Time Internship
McMaster University
Humanities
Fall · Spring
Registration in Level II or above of a program in the Faculty of Humanities.
McMaster
3.0 credits
HUMAN 3W03 A/B S — Applied Humanities I
McMaster University
Humanities
Fall · Spring
Registration in Level III or IV of any Honours program.
McMaster
3.0 credits
CMST 3B03 A/B S — Practical Aspects of Media
McMaster University
Communication Studies
Fall · Spring
Registration in Level III or IV of a program in Communication Studies and Multimedia.
Western
1.0 credits
AH3689E: Art History Project-Based Internship
Western University
Art History
Fall · Spring
Third-year students with a departmental average of at least 70%.
Gallery, museum, or other cultural location
Western
0.5 credit
AH3686F/G: Project-Based Internship
Western University
Art History
Fall · Spring
Third-year students with a departmental average of at least 70%.
Gallery, museum, or other cultural location
Western
0.5 credit
AH4682A/B: Internship in Art History
Western University
Art History
Fall · Spring
Third or fourth-year honours students with a departmental average of at least 70%.
Gallery, museum, or other cultural location
Western
0.5 credit
AH4686F/G: Project-Based Internship
Western University
Art History
Fall · Spring
Fourth-year students with a departmental average of at least 70%.
One of our many studio and museum partners
Western
1.0 credits
AH4689E: Project-Based Internship
Western University
Art History
Fall · Spring
Fourth-year students with a departmental average of at least 70%.
One of our many studio and museum partners
Western
0.5 credit
FIMS3990A/B/Y: Faculty of Information and Media Studies
Western University
Faculty of Information and Media Studies
Fall · Spring
FIMS 2999A/B/Y, approval of and acceptance into the internship.
FIMS-approved business, community or non-profit organization
Western
0.5 credit
FIMS3995: Internship Placement Term
Western University
Faculty of Information and Media Studies
Fall · Spring
Completion of FIMS 2999A/B/Y and enrolment in FIMS program.
Western
0.5 credit
FIMS3999A/B/Y: Internship
Western University
Faculty of Information and Media Studies
Fall · Spring
Registration in third or fourth year of a Major or Honours Specialization in FIMS.
Media-related or information-rich organization
Western
0.5 credit
Museum and Curatorial Studies 3686F/G Project-Based Internship
Western University
Visual Arts: Museum and Curatorial Studies
Fall · Spring
Third-year students with a departmental average of at least 70%.
Western
1.0 credits
MSC 3689E: Project-Based Internship
Western University
Visual Arts: Museum and Curatorial Studies
Fall · Spring
Third-year students with a departmental average of at least 70%.
Western
1.0 credits
MSC 4685E: Internship in the Visual Arts
Western University
Visual Arts: Museum and Curatorial Studies
Fall · Spring
Third or fourth-year honours students with a departmental average of at least 70%.
One of our many studio and museum partners
Western
0.5 credit
MSC 4686F/G: Project-Based Internship
Western University
Visual Arts: Museum and Curatorial Studies
Fall · Spring
Fourth-year students with a departmental average of at least 70%.
One of our many studio and museum partners
Western
1.0 credits
MSC 4689E: Project-Based Internship
Western University
Visual Arts: Museum and Curatorial Studies
Fall · Spring
Fourth-year students with a departmental average of at least 70%.
OCAD
0.5 credit
ADVR-3897: Field Placement
OCAD University
Advertising
Winter
10.0 credits and approval from your Program Chair or designate.
Advertising agencies and marketing firms
OCAD
0.5 credit
ADVR-4897: Field Placement
OCAD University
Advertising
Winter
15.0 credits and approval from your Program Chair or designate.
Advertising agencies and marketing firms
OCAD
0.5–2.0 credits
CRCP-3897: Field Placement
OCAD University
Criticism and Curatorial Practice
Spring/Summer · Winter
Open to Criticism and Curatorial Practice students.
Museums, art galleries and arts organizations
OCAD
0.5 credit
CRCP-4897: Field Placement
OCAD University
Criticism and Curatorial Practice
Spring/Summer · Winter
15.0 credits and approval from your Program Chair or designate.
Museums, art galleries and arts organizations
OCAD
0.5 credit
CRCP-6897: Field Placement
OCAD University
Criticism and Curatorial Practice
Spring/Summer · Winter
Open to graduate-level Curatorial Practice students.
Museums, art galleries and arts organizations
OCAD
0.5 credit
CRCP-6899: Residency
OCAD University
Criticism and Curatorial Practice
Spring/Summer · Winter
Open to graduate-level Curatorial Practice students.
Museums, art galleries and arts organizations
OCAD
0.5 credit
CROS-3003: Living Lab — Toronto Island Residency
OCAD University
Cross-Disciplinary Art
Spring/Summer
8.0 credits overall — must be completed prior to taking this course.
OCAD
0.5 credit
CROS-3023: Learning in the Field I
OCAD University
Cross-Disciplinary Art
Spring/Summer · Winter
8.0 credits overall — must be completed prior to taking this course.
OCAD
0.5 credit
CROS-3024: Learning in the Field II
OCAD University
Cross-Disciplinary Art
Winter
CROS-3023 — must be completed prior to taking this course.
OCAD
0.5 credit
CROS-3897: Field Placement
OCAD University
Cross-Disciplinary Art
Spring/Summer · Winter
Open to Cross-Disciplinary Art students.
OCAD
0.5 credit
CROS-4897: Field Placement
OCAD University
Cross-Disciplinary Art
Spring/Summer · Winter
Open to Cross-Disciplinary Art students.
OCAD
0.5 credit
CROS-S3005: Professional Practice in VFX
OCAD University
Cross-Disciplinary Art
Spring/Summer · Winter
8.0 credits overall — must be completed prior to taking this course.
OCAD
0.5 credit
GART-3897: Field Placement
OCAD University
General Art
Spring/Summer · Winter
Open to General Art students.
OCAD
0.5 credit
GART-4897: Field Placement
OCAD University
General Art
Spring/Summer · Winter
Open to General Art students.
OCAD
0.5 credit
ENVR-3897: Field Placement
OCAD University
Environmental Design
Winter
10.0 credits and approval from your Program Chair or designate.
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