Study: Majors, Minors and Concentrations

Why participate in the Arts?

Open to the exchange of ideas? Within the Arts community at Clark, you will find creative and scholarly students committed to intense collaboration. Our goal is to provide you with opportunities and experiences that are comprehensive in scope. While each Arts discipline has its own distinct curriculum and faculty, Arts collaborations are grounded in various training and performance opportunities.

Lisa Villani

"Professors in the Arts at Clark care about you. They know my goals and aspirations and they want to help me achieve them." — Lisa Villani

STUDENT PROFILE »

Interested in the Arts? Take a look.



  • First-Year Intensive Courses

    • Clark's First-Year Intensive courses challenge the way you look at the world and introduce you to college-level academics. You can enroll in a special first-year student section of an introductory course or a course that focuses on a particular research project. Your First-Year Intensive course professor will also serve as your first-year adviser.

      A sample list of First-Year Intensives for students interested in the Arts:

      • Introduction to Photo Media (ARTS 119)
      • 20th Century Musical Explorations (MUSIC 103)
      • Foundation of Screen Studies (SCRN 101)
      • Creative Actor: Accepting Your Imagination (TA 112)
  • Program of Liberal Studies

    • The foundation of a Clark undergraduate education is the Program of Liberal Studies. As you complete one class in each of the eight categories before you graduate, you will gain a more holistic understanding of how different thoughts and views can strengthen your expertise in your major.

      Program of Liberal Studies course suggestions for students interested in the Arts:

      • Theory I: Principles of Tonal Analysis (MUSC 121)
      • U.S. Film Until 1950 (SCRN 119)
      • Art: Experience of Modernity (ARTH 142)
      • Printmaking I (ARTS 158)
      • Modern Dance I (TA 130)
  • Clubs and Organizations

    • Don't wait until your second year to participate in experiences outside the classroom that can complement your academic work. Discover communities where you can develop leadership, teamwork and organizational skills, meet Clarkies with similar interests, and just have fun. If you can't find a club or organization you are passionate about, start your own!

      A sample list of relevant clubs for students interested in the Arts:

      • Clark Bars (a cappella singing group)
      • Clark Musical Theatre
      • Clark University Players Society
      • Dance Society
      • Peapod Squad (improv group)
      • STIR Magazine
  • Showcase Your Work: Academic Spree Day and Fall Fest

    • You have the opportunity to present your own research and/or creative work at these two special events during the school year.
      A sample of research presented by students in the Arts at Academic Spree Day:

      • "A Flaming Trail of Masculinity": Gene Kelly and His Hyper-Masculine Persona
      • Using Microcontrollers for Music
      • Visual Culture of the Americas: Pre-Contact to Present
      • Scenes from the Advanced Playwriting Workshop
      • Collaborative Murals for Clark University's Biology Department

  • Internships

    • At Clark, you can make a meaningful contribution to an organization, nonprofit or business while you gain valuable knowledge and experience. Here are a few samples of recent Clark students' internships in the Arts.

      • Columbia Pictures, script intern
      • CN8 The Comcast Network, sports broadcasting intern
      • Worcester Art Museum, marketing intern
      • Green Lens Media, post-production intern
      • Fitchburg Art Museum, catalogue intern
      • Bet Shalom Apartments, graphic design intern
      • The Hanover Theatre, marketing intern

  • Careers

    • Don't choose a school to get a job. Go where you'll be prepared for a life of purpose and a successful career. Planning for your future can begin the moment you step on Clark's campus. The Clark Career Exploration Program makes Clark one of the few universities that formally supports an innovative approach to your Arts career planning process.

      A sample of careers in the Arts pursued by Clark graduates:

      • Audio Lead for Video Gaming Company
      • Communications Director
      • Film Director
      • Freelance Photographer
      • Music Studio Head Engineer
      • Movie Producer
      • Stage Manager

Robert Ross"At Clark, you will collaborate with various peers in different fields. This dynamic community often creates an inspiring artistic experience."

John Aylward
Assistant Professor of Music