This semester or academic year program is based in artistic practice, including studio arts, performance, media, and the interplay among them. History and theory courses take an interdisciplinary approach to draw upon the wealth of Berlin’s museums, monuments, galleries, performances, and nontraditional venues. This curriculum option is a combination of practicing arts, arts-themed academics, and an internship or curatorial studies seminar.
About the Program
The Arts and Society track supports students who are coming to Berlin specifically to:
- create under the supervision of Berlin-based artists;
- explore connections between the arts, academic humanities, and social engagement; and
- experience the city’s arts culture as a participant.
Coursework
There are no prerequisites and students may freely choose four courses from throughout the curriculum. All courses carry 4 credits. Students enrolled in Arts and Society may choose freely from the course listings but are encouraged to take advantage of the various interdisciplinary classes.
Internship Program
BCB offers advanced students the opportunity to gain practical experience alongside their studies through an optional internship and internship course.
Internships provide students the chance to contribute to an organization’s or individual’s work. The course embeds the internship in an academic framework, with readings from diverse sources and related field trips. BCB assists students in finding an internship placement that matches their qualifications and interests, and our list of internship hosts is constantly growing.
Cultural Program
Culturally rich and artistically diverse, Berlin is an exciting city to explore. Bard Abroad in Berlin’s cultural program exposes students to a wide range of artistic, historical, and cultural experiences. Film nights, dinners, gallery visits, lectures, and theater and musical performances round out the cultural program. Listed below are sample excursions from previous semesters.