Design Studies
Internship Programs
INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAM
An interior design internship is a structured experiential learning opportunity that supplements the academic program and meets accreditation requirements for the degree. An internship includes both observation and participation in the functions of a design organization under the direction of an interior designer, architect, or similarly trained professional. The internship is completed under the supervision and in consultation with University faculty and staff.
Internship opportunities in include architectural, commercial, and residential design firms, facility management companies, retail office/residential furniture showrooms, and design resource vendors. Some examples of companies in Madison include: Brownhouse, Designer’s Studio, FLAD, InteriorLogic, Marshall Erdman & Associates, Strang, and others.
See ID master site list
Time Commitment
Interior Design = 200 hours required (3 credits required; 80 hours for the first credit, 60 hours per additional credits; 3 credits during any given semester; up to 8 credits total possible)
- You can start counting your hours towards credit one week prior to the start of the semester.
Application
Once your internship is secured, please submit your application to room 135 SoHE
Interior Design Internship Application form
The application must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
Obtaining signature on the application form for out-of-town internships:
- You can e-mail your filled out application form to the company and have them e-mail it back to your internship coordinator confirming that it has been approved (as a “virtual” signature). .
- You can U.S. mail your form and have them mail it back.
- You can fax your form to SAA office (fax 608-265-3616)
Summer 2009 Application Deadline - Friday, May 1st.
Tuition reminder: you have to pay tuition for credits you register for.
Summer class is very flexible: you can complete your hours and your assignments any time between May 15th and August 15th
Fall 2009 application deadline is September 4th.
No application will be considered after the deadline. No exceptions.
If you need an extension - contact internship coordinator BEFORE the deadline.
After your application is approved you will receive an e-mail from internship coordinator with registration instructions. All permissions will be entered after the deadline. Thus you will be able to register for the class only after the deadline if your application is approved.
Internship search web-sites:
1) ASID web-site: http://asid.jobcontrolcenter.com/search.cfm
2) IIDA job center: http://www.iida.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=62
Need help with resumes or cover letter?
For more resume / cover letter guidelines and samples as well as for interview preparation please see Business Career Center.
"I think that it is great that we are required to have an internship because it is a chance to get real world experience in what we will be doing in the future".
Clare Scharf, Fall 2008 ID intern
"I think it would be great if students were encouraged to seek positions that are not posted. Go out and sell themselves. People who just look for posted positions and send out a resume may not have what it takes to ultimately be successful in this field. Ihired my fall intern when I did not have an advertised position. She came in, had a decent resume and presented herself well. I think that is what most employers look for"
Sean Sennott, Rubin's Furniture
Mary Braucht
Human Ecology Building, Room 134B
1300 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
608.265.3572
