Intern Spotlight
Career Services continues to promote the importance of the internship program and recognizes the achievements of our interns. During the 2007 school year students had the opportunity to gain experience at companies such as Laika, MOCAD, Clear Magazine, Fiat - Italy, Astro Design Studio, Ox-Bow, Nissan London, Motorola, George P. Johnson, Leo Burnett, DUB Magazine and Stefani & Company. Here are some highlights of students who excelled during the past year.
CCS interns continue to be highly sought after by professionals in various creative fields; so much so, that some companies recruit multiple interns at one time. Take a look at some of the teamwork taking place off-campus by CCS students.
Tamar Medina
One thing that I wanted from an internship experience was to be involved in real work
Tamar Medina, an Animation and Digital Media student, had an opportunity to intern at EA Games in Redwood Shores, Calif. this past summer. The internship allowed him to interact and learn from the talented artists and programmers at EA Games. He also had an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the CEO of EA Games and ask him questions about the industry.
"One thing that I wanted from an internship experience was to be involved in real work, not fetching coffee, doing office work or observing. EA Games allowed me to work on a real project with a full production team. It was a lot of fun!"
Kasia Lys
My internship at US Marine allowed me to build my self-confidence
Kasia Lys, an interior design student, spent her 2007 summer interning for US Marine located in Arlington, Washington. During her internship she had the opportunity to work on real world projects and present her proposals to top executives at US Marine. It was Kasia's responsibility to develop the material selection for two boats, Maxum 3100 and Bayliner 285. While working on these projects Kasia worked with real budgets and interacted with vendors. The material selection that she developed for the Maxum 3100 will be going into production next year!
"My internship at US Marine allowed me to build my self-confidence, polish my presentation skills and connect with professionals in the field."
"I learned about myself while living alone in a new place, gained new friends and explored the Pacific Northwest!"
BBDO Detroit:
Monica and Nancy hard at workThis summer BBDO Detroit, a world-wide advertising agency, hosted two advertising design interns from CCS, Monica Groesbeck and Nancy Dao.
In addition to their Matte Room responsibilities, Nancy and Monica had the opportunity to participate in screenings of photographers and directors reels. They also had the opportunity to watch casting tapes to select actors for upcoming commercials. Nancy and Monica have also had the opportunity to meet and speak with many people in the advertising industry.
Monica Groesbeck
"My internship has been an eye-opening experience. I have discovered that I am qualified to do the job that I have been studying for four years to do. That is reassuring!"
"I have become more confident in my abilities."
"Getting to know the people in the advertising industry has been the best part. Not only is the networking priceless, but it has made my time at BBDO more enjoyable."
Nancy Dao
I have learned how to be a more professional and patient person
This year BBDO awarded several MET Fund internships for the summer of 2007 across all their U.S. offices. Nancy was a recipient of this award. It is awarded to minorities, women, and individuals under the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act to encourage the pursuit of careers in advertising.
"I have learned how to be a more professional and patient person because this is real life, and Im here to make an impression."
At the end of their internship they were both asked to remain for another semester. They both did.
Avanti:
Megan, Rachael and AubreyAvanti, a greetings card company based in Detroit and New York hosted three graphic design interns this year, Megan Deal, Rachael Beresh and Aubrey Stalnaker. They have had the opportunity to work on real life projects and deal with real life situations such as press checks, concepting and working with the creative director.
Megan Deal
"As an intern, I was given full reign on several projects, many of which I saw through from initial concept to final design."
"This internship has been a valuable experience and a positive supplement to my design education, exposing me to a real working environment, and encouraging the interaction/collaboration with other professionals."
Rachael Beresh
"Avanti brings many personalities together to produce an energetic card line. The positive attitude and out of the box thinking at Avanti makes every day there unpredictable. Avanti has been great practice for real life situations."
"This internship has brought to life a great experience and has helped to create my view on design in the professional world."
This internship has brought to life a great experience
Aubrey Stalnaker
"As Avanti's first intern, I have seen and been a part of the company's transition into more innovative processes in the greeting card world."
"You can only find a pug in a hot pink monster suit at Avanti which is what I love about this internship."
Reebok
CCS students had the opportunity to work with Reebok in Canton, Mass. this past summer. The interns are currently studying in the following design departments at CCS: Vince Shyu - Industrial Design, Erin Lavigne - Industrial Design, Justin Ward - Graphic Design and Muideen Ogunmola - Illustration.
Erin Lavigne
The individuals that I worked with made me feel like part of the team
Erin, industrial design intern, interned at Reebok for the 2007 summer semester. She had the opportunity to work with not only the designers at Reebok, but interns from all over the country.
“It was great to work with such positive designers and learn how the industry works first hand.”
“The individuals that I worked with made me feel like part of the team and gave me responsibilities with high expectations.”
“I loved interning at Reebok. It was an amazing experience for me as a new and upcoming designer.”
Muideen Ogunmola
Everyone should intern!
Muideen, an illustration student, had the opportunity to intern this past summer at Reebok, too. He interned in the Adidas Group with Licensing and Sports Teams. This is Muideen's second internship. In 2006 Muideen interned at Walt Disney in the Consumer Products Division. Mudieen has been able to apply his illustration and graphic skills to apparel design.
"I got to work on both coasts and it was an eye opening experience."
"It was a great experience using illustration in this venue, apparel design. It was a career that I had never thought of."
"Internships help you find your strengths and weaknesses."
Vince Shyu
The Reebok internship helped me grow as a designer and as a person
Vince Shyu had the opportunity to intern at Reebok for two consecutive semesters. He interned in two divisions while at Reebok: Lifestyle, and Performance. Over the course of his internship, Vince worked on 4 running shoes and 1 trail shoe.
"The Reebok internship helped me grow as a designer and as a person as well."
"What I can add to my resume from this internship is only a small portion of it. What I really value are the people that I met, the memories, and the steps that I took that made me grow."
"I really feel blessed and appreciate this great opportunity; I got to explore another part of the United States Boston, MA."
Justin Ward
Being able to experience a surprisingly different culture and a new lifestyle was amazing
Justin, graphic design intern, spent his summer interning at Reebok as well. He had the opportunity to collaborate with interns from design colleges across the country.
"Seeing the process of how a company of Reebok's size functions as well as the development of products from start to finish was good to be apart of."
"One of the best parts of the internship was simply being in Boston. Being able to experience a surprisingly different culture and a new lifestyle was amazing."
