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Home MenuContemporary Art and Design Industry Pathway
Freelance Graphic Design
Small Businesses
Retail Stores and Vendors
Marketing/Design Firms
Entertainment/Media Outlets
Independent Companies
Internships: Find an internship in your desired profession. Make sure you enjoy the work environment, opportunities, and stress.
Master Your Craft: Focus on excellence in your field of expertise, especially producing quality presentations and finishings.
Mentorship and Networking: Find and connect with people in the desired industry to learn more about how others got there. Attend campus and professional informational events.
Volunteer: Offer your design skills to build a reputation and portfolio.
Entrepreneurship: Develop a website, Instagram prescence, digital storefront to show off your work
Build a portfolio: Build a diverse, creative porfolio that showcases your skills and vision. Collect original artwork through classes, work, projects, gigs, etc.
Ready to take your next steps or need help choosing?
Make an appointment today with a counselor.