Internships

Communication Design and Experience Design at Miami University

Internships are a valuable part of the learning experience in the Communication and Experience Design programs at Miami University. The experience of working with design practitioners provides learners with knowledge, thinking, and skills that can’t be perfectly simulated on campus. Each internship and the professionals who provide them are different… which leads to a unique learning experience and environment that can shape early-career designer careers in profound ways.

Internship Process

Our process involves three steps:

  1. Pre-Internship setup and agreements
  2. Midpoint reviews and reflection
  3. Final review and reflection

Each of these steps is detailed below and on the pages of this site. Forms are provided for students and employers to complete at each step of the way.

Prior to Internship Start

Establish the parameters of the internship and agree to requirements.

  • Student Internship Agreement
    • Student

    Student Internship Agreement


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    • Event
      At least two weeks before internship start.
  • Employer Pre-Internship Agreement
    • Employer
    man typing on computer keyboard

    Employer Internship Agreement


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    • Event
      At least one week before internship start.

Internship Midpoint Review

Feedback and reflection as the internship progresses.

  • Midpoint Reflection
    • Student

    Student Midpoint Reflection


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    • Event
      Halfway into internship.
  • Employer Internship Agreement
    • Employer
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    Employer Midpoint Review


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    • Event
      Halfway into internship.

Internship Final Review

Evaluation and reflection on the internship.

  • Student Internship Agreement
    • Student

    Student Final Report


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    • Event
      No more than two weeks after end of internship.
  • Employer Final Evaluation
    • Employer

    Employer Final Evaluation


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    • Event
      No more than two weeks after end of internship.

Thank You!

Your involvement in this process as a student or employer is very important. We appreciate your time and effort to make this a great experience for all involved. Your feedback will help shape the future of design and our program.