Creative Careers & Collaboration

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CCAD job board

Search through a variety of art- and design-oriented career opportunities for CCAD students and alumni, including part-time/full-time jobs, freelance work, internships, contests, nonprofit volunteer opportunities and more. Simply create a student account at the URL above. Select internship opportunities may be eligible for credit. Please review Internship for Credit criteria for more information.

Internships

CCAD offers internship search assistance through individual appointments, the CCAD job board, the Internship & Job Fair, R.O.C. Show presentations, class visits, portfolio reviews and more.

Once you've secured an internship, it may be possible to earn academic credit with your internship by simultaneously enrolling in the Internship 4851 course.

Internship course

The Internship 4851 course is designed to help you increase and develop your practical knowledge while applying classroom theory to real-world problems. A portion of the course requirements are on-site work hours and the remaining are writing and a presentation to facilitate your learning. This class is restricted to students with approved internships.

Internship 4851 is a pass/not pass course. You must complete all requirements and earn at least 75% to pass. Once enrolled, you will find the syllabus, assignments and deadlines are posted on GoStudio. Coursework includes:

• Work for a minimum of 240 hours within 12-16 weeks under the supervision of a professional in your industry.
• Construct 5+ learning objectives for your experience and detail how you plan to achieve them.
• Complete internship updates
• Complete the final paper and presentation.
• Complete the final self-evaluation and have your supervisor evaluate you.

Application process

You must complete and submit your Internship 4851 Course Application to Creative Careers & Collaboration before starting your internship and no later than the Friday before classes begin in the semester in which the internship will occur. Internships that do not clearly relate to department content are referred to the department chair. When you submit your Internship Course Application to Creative Careers & Collaboration, a career coach will confirm your approval and submit your materials to be enrolled in the course

A complete application consists of:

• You will need to submit the Internship Course Application. Completing this document is a requirement. It requires input and a signature from your internship employer. (Note: this website only loads when you are logged in to your CCAD Google account). 
• (International Students only): You will need to submit the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) form. You will need to request this from the International Student Advisor.

If you have questions about the required materials or application process, schedule an appointment with us through the CCAD job board.

Requirements for approval of an internship

• The internship experience spans the duration of a full semester (Fall, Spring: 12-16 weeks; Summer: 8+ weeks).
• The internship includes at least 240 on-site work hours completed during the semester if seeking 3 credits. Must include 320 hours if seeking 6 credits. 
• The work is directly related to your major area of study.
• There is a supervisor to guide you throughout the entire internship.
• The supervisor is an industry professional within your major area of study or has comparable experience.
• You and the supervisor outline and define learning objectives to complete during the internship.
• The supervisor completes an end-term evaluation of you.

Student eligibility and policies

• You agree to complete all coursework.
• You agree to represent CCAD professionally and conduct yourself with respect and dignity.
• You agree to request supervisor feedback and a formal evaluation prior to the due date, regardless of the internship's end date.
• You agree to maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.
• You agree to pay for tuition for each internship credit. If a student enrolled in Internship 4851 does not hold full-time student status during the term in which the internship occurs, tuition is charged on a per-credit basis; additional charges are incurred for each credit hour above 18.
• An intern may be terminated at any time. If asked to leave a position, you agree to do so in a calm, professional manner and to inform your Internship 4851 instructor and the Creative Careers & Collaboration within three business days.
• Internship start/end dates may not align with academic semesters. If an internship begins before a semester's midterm, you may enroll that semester by applying and receiving approval prior to that semester's add deadline; after the semester midterm, you may enroll the following semester by applying and receiving approval prior to starting the internship.

Co-ops

Co-ops are an extended, immersive version of an internship that result in a minimum 480 work hours (9 credits) or 640 hours (12 credits) and may span the length of one semester. Because of the high volume of hours required, co-ops may replace certain classes within your academic plan. As such, co-op opportunities should align with your academic requirements and should only replace classes related to the work of the co-op. This requires approval from your program chair, Creative Careers & Collaboration, your academic advisor and the dean of your program. Creative Careers & Collaboration manages this process and has an official application you can complete.

If you’re interested in pursuing a co-op position, please speak with Creative Careers & Collaboration to discuss the process for approval. Appointments can be scheduled on CCADCareers.com, by calling 614-222-4045, or by stopping by our office on the 1st floor of DSB during business hours. 

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