Structured around accessibility and repeat contact, students learn foundational skills in various design workshops from MIAD faculty and are immersed in a 50-hour, paid internship at one of MIAD’s professional partners to explore hands-on projects and gain industry experience.

With tuition-free access to MIAD’s Summer and Weekend Pre-College courses, interns may select from a variety of courses that range from introductory to advanced, investigative explorations. Fall and Spring mentorship opportunities provide additional access to be a part of the MIAD community and experience Wisconsin’s premiere art and design school, and gain the tools necessary to begin to design a path from high school to college to career.

MIAD’s Design Internship is a year-long program.

• February 1, 2025 Design Internship applications due
• February 15, 2025: Kickoff session at MIAD
• April 26, 2025: Program orientation at MIAD
• May 2025: After-school project at MIAD with MIAD faculty
• June 2025: 50-hour paid internship*
• July 2025: Free tuition to MIAD’s Summer Pre-College program
• August 2025: Fall orientation
• Fall 2025 and Spring 2026: Free tuition Pre-College courses
• April 2026: End-of-program celebration
• Year-long: Mentorship with MIAD students and/or alumni

*internship dates may vary across partner firms.