Arts & Humanities Year-to-Year Guide
During your first year, your goal will be to explore the industry pathways in the Arts & Humanities. Creativity, communication, and critical thinking skills are in high demand across these fields, especially given the growth of AI. By working closely with the Careers in Arts & Humanities program team, you will position yourself to pursue a breadth of summer opportunities that will provide a foundation for subsequent years.
Autumn Quarter
Start learning about arts & humanities career paths, internships + more by registering for signature fall event JAMFest
Hone your professional development experience by applying for an Arts & Media Practicum with Newberry Library or Hyde Park Art Center
Winter Quarter
Apply for summer internships with: The Smart Museum of Art, The Chicago Review, UChicago Magazine, Court Theatre.
Network with A24 Films, Warner Music Group, New York City Center, Gagosian, Creative Time, Array Now Films, Film Independent, Marvel, and Disney by applying for a spring break career trek or job shadowing experience to New York and California
Spring Quarter
Register to attend Careers in the Arts & Humanities Week
Continue applying for arts & humanities summer internships via our curated Handshake Collection
Summer
Strengthen your hard and soft skills with free LinkedIn Learning courses
Think ahead to apply for on campus fall internships with the Logan Center for the Arts, including Logan Exhibitions, MADD Center, Weston Game Lab and more