IXDSN-3980-2: Internship: Master Class (online)
Summer 2020
- Subject: Interaction Design
- Type: Internship
- Delivery Mode: Online
- Level: Undergraduate
- Course Dates: May 26, 2020 — July 06, 2020
- Meetings: Mon/Wed 7:00-10:00PM
- Instructors: Martin Low, Vince Law
- Units: 0.0
- Enrolled: 5/0 Closed
Description:
This is a practical internship in the field of Interaction design taken in the junior year. The goal here is to be immersed in the pragmatic world of interaction design, learn skills, trade practices, methods and professionalism. The duration is 10-12 weeks and can be fulfilled in a variety of roles centering around interaction design in the world with the approval of IxDsn faculty. The intention is for these internships to be paid and the program will cultivate a network of local internships for you to explore.Section Description:
This division-wide course will provide students with essential business skills useful for the design professional who is navigating a career path. We will focus first on the external industry landscape as we study the competitive and resource factors that contribute to the creation and capture of value. Internally, we will learn business concepts related to how modern companies hire and employ resources to optimize their success. Related is the topic of social good and what the public demands of companies to add social responsibility components to their companies. These core areas known as business (internal) and corporate (external) strategy will provide students a sharpened picture of where they see themselves initially participating and thriving within the work environment.
Designers have the unique ability to open entrepreneurial businesses either as an aspirational career or as a “side hustle” to their regular job. Entrepreneurship from idea to a viable business will be explored. Touching on innovation, user experience research, legal/accounting topics will be learned and put into simulated businesses as part of the class.
Lastly, we complete the goals for this course by creating the development of a unique professional persona. Topics such as leadership, deep communication, collaboration and external media presence will be explored. Though we cannot replace the internship experience, we can offer exposure to the practice of strategy that will provide insight and business skills as students prepare to join the design workforce or strike out on their own. I warmly welcome you to this inaugural course!
Designers have the unique ability to open entrepreneurial businesses either as an aspirational career or as a “side hustle” to their regular job. Entrepreneurship from idea to a viable business will be explored. Touching on innovation, user experience research, legal/accounting topics will be learned and put into simulated businesses as part of the class.
Lastly, we complete the goals for this course by creating the development of a unique professional persona. Topics such as leadership, deep communication, collaboration and external media presence will be explored. Though we cannot replace the internship experience, we can offer exposure to the practice of strategy that will provide insight and business skills as students prepare to join the design workforce or strike out on their own. I warmly welcome you to this inaugural course!
Pre-Requisites and Co-Requisites:
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