Internship Placements

Prof. Speyers has placed over 100 students in internships throughout the Charleston Lowcountry, the state of South Carolina and the Southeast. 85% of these internships were paid, and dozens have led to full-time employment. These connections were nurtured through networking functions, cold outreach and making good use of the alumni network and alumni events.

ART 469 is an upper-division experiential learning course designed to transition students from academic study into professional graphic design practice through supervised, real-world industry placements. Students apply skills developed in web design, print production, branding, and visual communication while working within established studios, agencies, in-house design teams, or professional organizations. The course emphasizes industry-standard workflows, client communication, production schedules, revision cycles, and collaborative practices that mirror full-time design environments. In addition to hands-on project work, students engage in reflective documentation, professional goal setting, and portfolio development to articulate their contributions and learning outcomes. Networking, workplace etiquette, and career readiness are integral components, ensuring students graduate with practical experience, professional references, and a clearer understanding of how design functions within real business contexts.