Learn Beyond the Classroom
Students in the Bachelor of Design in Graphic Design program pursue a professional career in the creative discipline of digital and print design. Students in this program have a diverse range of career options to explore through their internship, which occurs in the summer between third and fourth year. Students secure internships in web design, packaging, illustration, animation, production and prepress, advertising, marketing communications design, corporate identity, editorial design and print shops. These internships take place in a virtual, in-person or hybrid setting. All three workplace settings allowed students to enhance and expand their knowledge of the field, develop additional marketable skills and add to their design portfolio.
Student Story
My summer position as a marketing graphics intern better equipped me for future career opportunities by allowing me to experience first hand what a fast paced office environment for a large company feels like. I've gained and strengthened numerous skills including communication, professionalism, organization and efficiency in meeting deadlines and expectations. I have a better sense of direction for my future as I truly enjoyed the challenge of designing for a global wide company while keeping within the parameters of their brand guideline. This internships geared me with management skills and abilities I now apply to all aspects of my life including studies, work and personal life situations! Definitely a rewarding experience!
Farzanah Allinoor, Bachelor of Graphic Design Student
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See Where Our Students Work
49th Parallel Printers
AECOM
Artix Screenprinting
Bamboozle and The House of Leaves
BraidsNBonnets
Canucks Sports and Entertainment
Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society
Comox Valley Youth Music
Deloitte
Dire Wolf Media
Evolve Branding
Good Marketers Group
Haida Gwaii Trader
Identity Graphic Services
iilo Creative Alliance Inc.
Jahelka Real Estate Group
Koncept and Eco Wash Shop
Leap XD
Monk Office Technologies
Pivot & Pilot Creative
Praxis Technical Group
Sea Love Farm
The Cowichan Press
The Glencoe Club
Top Drawer Graphics Inc.
Town of Qualicum Beach
Traction Fleet Services
Vancouver Island University
VI Standard Real Estate Service
WildPlay Element Parks
Wolf Brewing Co.
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