Get Real-World Experience with an Internship
Want to turn your creativity into a career? Internships are a great way to make that happen.
At MSSU, Art & Design students—especially graphic design majors—can earn academic credit while gaining hands-on experience in the real world. Whether you're working with a local artist, a nonprofit, a major company, or a creative agency, internships help you build your skills, your resume, and your future.
Why Intern?
- Build your portfolio with real-world projects.
- Make professional connections that could lead to job offers.
- Gain experience with tools, materials, and methods used in the industry.
- Grow your creativity through real problem-solving.
- Improve your communication and teamwork skills.
- Explore career paths that interest you before you graduate.
Where Have Students Interned?
Our students have interned at:
- Local newspapers
- Fortune 500 companies
- Professional artist studios
- Non-profit arts organizations
- One even landed an internship with a company named one of the coolest in the country by Inc. Magazine!
How It Works
- You’ll work with the art internship coordinator to find the right opportunity.
- Internships usually happen off-campus and are similar to apprenticeships.
- You'll earn 1–3 academic credit hours depending on how many hours you work.
- A signed agreement will outline your goals, schedule, and responsibilities.
- You’ll keep a journal, submit a final report, and create a portfolio of your work.
- Most internships are unpaid, but some offer stipends or hourly pay.
- Internships must be art-related. Regular jobs or routine office work don’t count.
Ready to Start?
Stop by the Art Office to learn more about finding and setting up your internship. We’ll help you make it happen.
