ART & DESIGN
Opportunities
Art majors have had internships at local companies and production firms and through the Chicago Semester Program. Internships provide opportunities to work with organizations in the field and use their equipment, programs, and technical support. It is not unusual for interns to be hired following their internship experience.
As a graphic design student, you will design projects for clients, including such things as t-shirt designs, logos and signage, event posters, and brochures. In advanced graphics classes you'll work with off-campus vendors and customers and learn to write copy that works with the design. You'll assist with production pieces printed on campus in the well-equipped college copy center and gain critical understanding of the computer output printing process. You'll also have an opportunity to become a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) through our Dordt College Student Group.
Logos designed by Dordt students have been selected for use by several nonprofit organizations, including Siouxland Blood Bank, Royale Meadows Health Center, Central Minnesota Christian schools, and IAPCHE (International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education).
You can also build a portfolio and gain practical experience during your college years by working with the college newspaper, yearbook, art journals, or other freelance opportunities.
