2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

ADIN 499 - Internship


Credits: Three (3)
Prerequisite: Program Director Approval
Exposure to a professional environment is a critical component in the education of a designer.  This required experience guides students in preparing for and acquiring an internship position.  Preparation includes developing materials such as a professional design resume and portfolio, identifying internship opportunities, and conducting formal business communication.  In addition to attending 3 workshops held throughout the school year, a minimum of 150 contact hours of internship is required. B.F.A. Graphic and Interactive majors are required to complete 3 internship credits.  Internship opportunities should be within a professional design environment ideally under the mentorship of at least one design professional, and be approved by the internship coordinator/instructor. Internship credits are issued after the submission of required forms and a designed experience journal or formal presentation.