Internship

The Department of Art and Design considers experiential learning an essential part of its educational program. The ART 4909 Internship program involves the completion of 9 credits. This can be accomplished in the usual Fall or Spring 14-week semester, or in the Summer Sessions, depending on the student’s projected graduation date.

University regulations require that the Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Illustration, or Photography student complete all required studio coursework prior to undertaking the internship. Therefore, the student intern should be a soon­-to-graduate senior. (Exceptions, though rare, may be made for students who may be off track for valid academic reasons. Written approval of the Chair must be obtained.)

The internship is by no means automatic. Students seeking consideration for internship must meet with the approval of the faculty of the Department Art and Design. Grade point average, regular portfolio reviews, and other factors are considered before a student may register for the internship program.

The faculty of the Department of Art and Design believes that the internship should encourage learning on many levels.

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• Exposure to “real” projects and situations

• Development of technical skills

• Cultivation of organizational and business skills

• Insights to identify one’s strengths, weaknesses, and areas of significant contribution

• Clarification of goals and professional growth leading to entry-level career situations