In The Sound Program Jim Cogan, Internship Director, 312.344.8161 Internships are increasingly becoming the primary way, and in some areas the only way, for sound students get their first jobs. The fact is, the audio job market is changing, and internships are playing a major role in that change. In the Sound Program, we take a reflexive position toward internships. By that, we mean that as the job market changes or the curriculum shifts in focus, we will also be changing the availability and content of our internships. Currently, we have ongoing relationships with leading audio facilities in Chicago, representing each of the sound concentrations.
Preparation is the key to a successful Internship.
Give yourself plenty of time to think about and plan your internship. Talk to your professors and older classmates about their experiences. You need to figure out what areas of audio truly excite you and take classes in those areas. Remember,the Intern supervisor at the facility you choose expects you to be up to speed with the demands of his or her business. Many students elect to take two internships.