INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Art History major Katie McKinney at the Colonial Williamsburg Objects and Metals Conservations Lab, Summer 2008.
COURSES
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Art History major Katie McKinney at the Colonial Williamsburg Objects and Metals Conservations Lab, Summer 2008.
COURSES
*Students interested in receiving course credit for off-campus Internships should contact Dr. John Ott (ottjw@jmu.edu) at least one month prior to the onset of the internship in order to obtain a Student Learning Contract form. Contracts for Summer 2012 must be processed before the end of the Spring 2012 semester.
Museum Studies classes are recommended for students planning a career in museums, galleries, or non-profit arts organizations. If you have specific questions or would like help planning a sequence in Museum Studies, please contact Dr. John Ott at ottjw@jmu.edu or Dr. Laura Katzman at katzmalr@jmu.edu.
An introduction to the varied field of public history, such as community and local history, historic preservation, archives, historical archaeology, museum studies, business and policy history, documentary editing and publishing, documentary films. Readings, class trips, occasional guest speakers and field trips.
3 Credits. Offered every fourth semester. (Dr. John Ott)
The seminar focuses on the architecture and material culture of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. The course will examine the house’s design, artworks, decorative arts, mechanical devices, landscape/garden design and Mulberry Row. Topics will include African-American artisans at the Monticello joinery, Jefferson’s Indian Hall, European and American domestic life in the Federal period. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.3 Credits. Offered every third semester. (Dr. John Ott; Dr. Laura Katzman)
This seminar centers on art museums in the United States. Topics include the historical development of museums, related cultures of display, recent debates on institutional mission and responsibility, and contemporary artists who employ the museum as medium, subject matter or site. Also to be examined are world’s fairs, department stores, theme parks, and zoos, as well as science, history, natural history, and ethnographic museums. Required field trips. Prerequisite: GARTH 206 or permission of the instructor.
ARTH/HIST 492 American Material CultureIntroduction to the philosophy and techniques of historic preservation, guidelines for restoration, state and national register forms and procedures, historic architecture, structural analysis, as well as business aspects of historic preservation. Field trips required. Prerequisite HIST 395 or permission of the instructor for non-history majors.
3 credits. Offered fall semesters. (Dr. Kate Stevens; Mr. Gary Freeburg)
A study of the philosophy and practice of museum work, including the areas of research, exhibit design, conservation, registration, education, and administration. The course is composed of equal parts: lecture, seminar, and experiential learning. The subject is taught from the perspective of the museum profession and is applicable to diverse disciplines and types of collections. This course is recommended as a prerequisite for regional, national or international internships.
1–3 credits. Offered in fall and spring semesters. (Mr. Gary Freeburg)
Sawhill Gallery internships combine duties of gallery attendant with hands-on opportunities hanging exhibits and designing publicity. Interns work with the director of the Sawhill Gallery. These internships provide a general introduction to gallery work. You may pick up an application in the gallery office, Duke Rm.101.
ARTH 495 ArtWorks Student Gallery Internships
1-3 credits. Offered in fall and spring semesters.
Interns have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of JMU’s student-run gallery in the Grace Street building. They may help review artist portfolios, select exhibitions, produce publicity, and design and install shows. ArtWorks offers three types of internships: gallery assistants, assistant director, and ArtWorks gallery director. Contact the graduate advisor to ArtWorks, Colleen Pendry, at pendrycx@jmu.edu.
1-3 credits. Offered in fall, spring, and summer sessions. (Ms. Christina Updike)
Opportunities to work in the Visual Resources Center in the School of Art & Art History with slide collection management, digital imaging, cataloging and administrative duties. Also available as a work/study student assistantship. This internship provides excellent background for careers in digital imaging, and art librarianship. Students apply and are selected on the basis of art history background and/or experience. Students should contact Ms. Christina Updike, Visual Resources Curator (phone: 568-6588, e-mail updikecb@jmu.edu).
1-3 credits. Offered fall, spring, and summer sessions. (Dr. Kate Stevens)
Internships available in a variety of specializations, such as research positions, exhibit designers, educational outreach, and curatorial duties. This internship provides hands-on experience with original works of art ranging from Prehistoric, Greek and Roman, African, Asian, South American, Russian icons, European and American art. See the website http://web.jmu.edu/mars/. For application information, contact Dr. Kate Stevens at (540) 568-6934, stevenke@jmu.edu, or at the Study Collection in the College Center, Room 2102.
ARTH 495 Institute for Visual Studies Internships
1-3 credits. Offered fall and spring semesters. (Dr. David Ehrenpreis)
For more information see http://www.jmu.edu/ivs or contact David Ehrenpreis at ehrenpdh@jmu.edu
ARTH 495 Carrier Library Manuscript Preservation Internship
1-3 credits. Offered fall, spring and summer semesters. (Ms. Julia Merkel)
Offered through Carrier Library, the intern will receive training in archival repair of library materials, environmental monitoring of collections; and stabilizing and re-housing of manuscripts. Preference is given to those considering a career or further study in conservation, museum studies, or history and archives. Extreme attention to detail and fine motor skills are also requirements of the position. For more information see http://www.lib.jmu.edu/special/services/internships.aspx or contact Julia Merkel at merkeljm@jmu.edu or 568-7040.
1-8 credits. Offered on a year round basis; recommended for summer sessions.
Students may arrange internship credit for work performed in museums and galleries. Students work with onsite museum staff and JMU faculty to determine the academic requirements for the credits. They may be general or specialized internships (research, exhibition, education, collections management, administration). ARTH 494 is recommended as a prerequisite, but can be waived if the student is a rising junior or senior, has a cumulative average of 2.8 or above, and provides a faculty recommendation. Contact Dr. John Ott at ottjw@jmu.edu or Dr. Laura Katzman at katzmalr@jmu.edu.
Students have arranged internships in the following museums: