Graphic Design and Photography

Internships

Many successful media professionals throughout Santa Barbara got their start through SoMA departmental internships. Faculty coordinators work closely with publishers, editors and marketing, art and production directors in the community to place qualified students ready to apply their skills.

You earn academic credit, develop professional relationships, and take your first steps toward a media career. Let us help you turn your classroom learning into on-the-job experience.

"This is a great program. Keep up the good work
and effort in helping youth reach their career goals."
Denise Daniels, Executive Director,
Endowment for Youth Committee, Santa Barbara

"We had high expectations for someone who
would be willing to help out immediately -
these expections were met!"
Douglas Molinere, WebMaster,
Super Conductor Technologies, Goleta

The Graphic Design and Photography Department offers internship opportunities through the GDP 290 Work Experience course.

Students intern with local, professional Marketing and Art Directors applying the skills they have learned to gain experience for the job they want.

Build a professional portfolio and fill the gap between classroom and experience. Earn 3 units of credit for working 120 hours on-site and attending an internship class on campus 3 evenings during the semester.