Internships & Opportunities
Every year, Tyler students benefit from exposure to scores of artists, scholars, architects, designers and professionals who are at the top of their fields. Students meet with these inspiring individuals through lectures, class visits, demonstrations and more—including three diverse lecture series and two major speaker programs,Ìýthe Jack Wolgin Visiting Artist Program and the Knowles Architecture Alumni Lecture.
Tyler’s renowned Critical Dialogue series, Architecture and Environmental Design Present series, and Laurie Wagman Visiting Artist in Glass series bring influential artists, curators, critics, filmmakers, designers, art historians and more to enrich the Tyler undergraduate experience and interact with students.
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Students also connect with a plethora of arts projects, programs, studios, workshops, design firms, art centers and collections through internships, residencies and other opportunities listed in Tyler’s biweekly newsletter, .
Careers
Pursuing a degree in art and design will teach you how to be a dynamic thinker and problem-solver—two of the skills most sought after byÌýtoday’s employers. Arts programs teach creative ways of seeing, thinking and making. Students learn versatility and build technical skills while becoming adept in traditional practice and new technologies.
Graduates are prepared to enter a competitive workforce and tackle society’s toughest challengesÌýas a creative professional. A few career opportunities include
- freelance artist,
- exhibition coordinator,
- museum educator/researcher and
- wall covering designer.
Career Services
Tyler career coaches specialize in the and built environment, mentoring students on everything from cover letters to interviewsÌýto career advice.Ìý
 is another resource that empowers students to find pathways to future success. The Career Center offers comprehensive career development services, from résumés and interviewsÌýto finding internships and jobs.Ìý
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