Digital Media Degree Internships

Internships are a core part of how students in the Digital Media: Photography and Videography and Graphic Design programs turn classroom learning into professional experience.

As part of the Isaacson School for Communication, Arts, and Media, students work collaboratively across disciplines. This interdisciplinary environment mirrors real-world creative teams and prepares you for how media is produced in professional settings.

Real-World Collaboration

Internships and project-based experiences emphasize:

• Working within creative teams
• Managing deadlines and client expectations
• Communicating ideas across disciplines
• Adapting creative work for real audiences

You won’t just build technical skills—you’ll gain experience collaborating, problem-solving, and producing work that reflects professional standards.

Industry & Community Partnerships

Students benefit from strong community connections and access to high-profile events and organizations. Internship and professional experience opportunities may include work connected to:

• Aspen Film
• Aspen Institute
• Aspen Model Team
• Backbone Media
• New Castle Historical Society
• Sunlight Defiance Challenge
• ESPN X Games
• Five Point Film Festival
• Six Productions
• Skating Club of Vail

Additional opportunities come through local nonprofits, media organizations, creative agencies, and regional businesses. These experiences allow students to contribute meaningfully while developing professional contacts and a competitive résumé.

Building Your Professional Portfolio

Internships help you:

• Apply photo and video skills in live environments
• Produce portfolio-ready work
• Gain references and industry insight
• Explore career paths before graduation

Whether you’re interested in media production, digital content creation, or freelance work, internships provide a bridge between your education and your career.

Preparing for What Comes Next

Graduates leave the program with more than coursework—they leave with experience, connections, and confidence. Internship opportunities are designed to help you understand how the industry works and where your skills fit within it.

Professional experience doesn’t start after graduation. It starts here.