Visual Arts Mgt. AEMM graduate students must complete a one-semester internship. A minimum of 360 hours is required. Many students opt to undertake internship experiences that require a more substantial number of work hours. Internship placement is most often with, but not limited to, organizations in the Chicago area and includes both non-profit and commercial organizations.
Students normally undertake their internship experience during their final year of study.
The thesis and thesis project require original explanation or resolution, or both, of a problem in the student's specialty area. This requirement may be fulfilled by taking an appropriate computer course at any accredited two or four-year college or at Columbia College before or during the student's first semester in the AEMM Graduate Program. In addition to the above requirements, applicants are expected to show appropriate background and experience in their chosen area of specialization. A decision on acceptance will be made after this final interview. Students wishing to be considered for institutional financial aid awards must complete their files by March 15.