Looking for an Internship? Consider VIST410Y!
Apply for our 1-credit internship course, running from September 2026 to April 2027. Prerequisites: Minimum completion of 5.5 credits in DVS Programs and 8.0 additional credits; minimum CGPA 2.5; and permission of internship coordinator.
Why consider an internship?
This isn’t just another credit; it is an investment in your future. By participating, you will:
- Gain Professional Experience: Work directly within the arts and culture sector; develop an understanding of how particular industries operate.
- Build Your Network: Start forming connections with industry professionals before you graduate; gain references for your next phase.
- Clarify Your Path: Discover which environments suit you best—whether it's a fast-paced studio or a curated museum space or another profession you had not known about or considered.
Where could you work?
Our students have secured placements across a diverse range of arts related organizations throughout the GTA which have led them into teaching, law, curatorial and art history fields, film production, animation and graphics. Placements have included:
- Galleries & Museums: Public galleries, artist-run centers, and major museums.
- Media & Film: Film festivals and television studios.
- Specialized Creative Fields: Auction houses, publishing firms, graphic design studios, and even forensic artistry or tattoo studios.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your professional journey, please submit the following:
- Your Application (click on link for application)
- An Unofficial ROSI Transcript
- A Current Resume
For more details on the process and available opportunities, please explore these resources:
Enquires and completed applications are sent to instructor: Harriet Sonne de Torrens, harriet.sonne@utoronto.ca AND Undergraduate Counsellor, Stephanie Sullivan s.sullivan@utoronto.ca .
