CAIN 497 Design Internship

College of Art, Media & Design CAMD Cross-College

3 credits 90.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course

Enrollment in this course is open to Graphic Design, Illustration, and Industrial Design students and requires prior permission from the Internship Advisor. Interested students should contact the Advisor before registering for an advising session. Once students are registered for the course, they can begin the process of coordinating their internship placement under the advisor’s guidance. This course is a supervised art or design practicum taking place off campus in a cooperating business or studio that helps students bridge the gap between their academic learning and the practical application of that learning in the professional world. It is an excellent way for students to nurture their interpersonal skills, be exposed to new ideas in the industry, learn new skills by observing others in the workplace, develop real world problem solving abilities, and make professional connections. Many types of internships are available, with outlets ranging from commercial to altruistic. The placement represents 90 contact hours of professionally relevant experience and training, which amounts to 6 hours a week for the 15 week semester. A University professor observes, advises, and assesses the student during the course of the internship through in-person and e-mail correspondence.

This course may be completed 2 times for credit
This course requires permission by the offering program office.
This course cannot be taken pass/fail.