Extracurricular Classes
From a cappella ensembles to literary publications, painting classes to comedy troupes, opportunities to participate in extracurricular (non-credit) arts activities at MIT are many and varied. A number of these activities are open to MIT staff and others in the MIT community, and members of the Greater Boston community as well.
The following is a list of extracurricular (non-credit) arts classes offered at MIT. Also see the complete list of arts Groups and Clubs; many of the organizations on this list welcome beginners and offer learning opportunities at all levels.
In addition, numerous extracurricular arts courses are offered during MIT's Independent Activities Period (IAP), a special 4-week term that runs from the first week of January until the end of the month.
Architecture
No non-credit classes offered.
Architecture lectures—Free lectures sponsored by the Department of Architecture
MIT Museum—sponsors numerous educational programs, most of which are related to science and technology but some of which involve architecture and other visual arts forms
For information on curricular study in architecture and upcoming events, click here.
Dance
Several dance groups welcome beginners and offer instruction:
Ballroom Dance Club—ballroom dance classes at all levels
Bhangra Club—Punjab folks dance classes
Casino Rueda—Rueda/salsa classes at all levels
Folk Dance Club—classes in International, contra and Israeli dance
Natya—classes in Indian Classical dance
Tech Squares—classes in square dance
For information on dance groups, curricular study in dance, and upcoming dance events, clickclick here.
Film
No non-credit classes offered.
For information on curricular study in film, film screening organizations, and upcoming events, click here.
Literary Arts
No non-credit classes offered.
Most of MIT's student publications welcome beginners and offer learn-by-doing instruction in writing, editing, photography, and publishing. See our list of student publications for more information.
For complete information on curricular study in literary arts, series of public readings, and upcoming events, click here.
Media Arts
No non-credit classes offered.
For complete information on curricular study in media arts and upcoming events, click here.
Music
For a list of extra-curricular music ensembles, click here.
A
number of MIT music groups and clubs welcome beginners and
offer learn-by-doing instruction:
Gamelan
Galak Tika—training available; open to new members
by audition (also available for credit
Dance Mix Coalition—informal DJ training & practice sessions
MIT Guild of Bellringers—informal instruction in change ringing
MIT Handbell Ensemble—informal instruction in handbell ringing
Oori—informal instruction in Poong Mul, a traditional Korean folk music combining rituals, music, dance and acrobatics
Rambax MIT—informal instruction in sabar drumming and dance
Songwriting Club—informal instruction in songwriting
For information on curricular study in music, a listing of all music groups, and upcoming music events click here.
Theater
Some MIT theater groups welcome those with little or no experience and offer learn-by-doing instruction:
MIT Community Players—informal instruction in acting and stagecraft
MIMEtype—informal instruction in pantomime theater
For information on curricular study in theater, a listing of all theater groups, and upcoming theater events, click here.
Visual Arts
Glass Lab—classes in beginning, intermediate, and advanced glass blowing; lectures and workshops by visiting artists
Hobby Shop—instruction, advice, and classes in woodworking and metalworking
List Visual Arts Center—public talks and programs in conjunction with current exhibitions
MIT Museum—sponsors numerous educational programs, most of which are related to science and technology but some of which involve photography, interactive video, architecture and other visual arts forms
Student Art Association—instruction and studio experience in the arts at the beginning and intermediate levels in drawing, painting, ceramics, and photography
For information on curricular study in visual arts, a listing of all visual arts groups and galleries, and upcoming visual arts events and exhibitions, click here.
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