Communication Design Internship

Catalog description

This course is restricted to students admitted to the Communication Design program. This advanced course is an individualized internship within the student’s intended area of emphasis in the design industry. Students participate in a professional environment and are evaluated by predetermined curriculum objectives agreed upon by the employer, supervising faculty, and the student. Students gain valuable on-the-job experience collaborating with industry professionals to conceive, develop, and produce design products. Qualifying internships must provide an experience equivalent to upper-division coursework. Eligibility will be based on the student's GPA, classification, and performance in the classroom. Students are advised to anticipate dedicating 10 to 12 hours each week or at least 140 hours throughout their placement duration. This course counts as an upper-division elective within the program curriculum. This course is graded Credit/No Credit. Permission of instructor.