There are two types of student internships available:
- Internships for credit, for BA in User Experience and Game Design and BFA in Digital Art and Animation students.
- Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP), for BS in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation, BS in Computer Science in Interactive Media and Game Development and Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Systems.
Internships for Credit for BA in User Experience and Game Design and BFA in Digital Art and Animation Students
DigiPen (Singapore)’s Career Services staff will disseminate internship opportunities for BA in User Experience and Game Design and BFA in Digital Art and Animation students through various internal channels.
Overview of Internships for Credit
Student internships are monitored, on-site work or service experiences for which students earn credit. Students who meet the prerequisites and are in good academic standing are eligible for internships.
Internships can be arranged for any setting related to a student’s career goals. The internship usually takes place in a professional workplace under the supervision of an experienced professional, whereby a high degree of responsibility is placed on the student. Internships can be part-time or full-time. Internships must be approved in advance by the Institute.
Objectives of internships for credit
Through an internship program, students establish and meet intentional learning goals through actual product development experience, while actively reflecting on what they are learning throughout the experience. The goals for the internship may include:
- Academic learning - applying knowledge learned in the classroom to tasks in the workplace.
- Career development - gaining knowledge necessary to meet minimum qualifications for a position in the student’s field of interest.
- Skill development - an understanding of the skills and knowledge required in a specific job category.
- Personal development - gaining decision-making skills, critical thinking skills, and increased confidence and self-esteem.
Since internships have a strong academic component, students are carefully monitored and evaluated for academic credit. Internships may vary in duration but generally last for one trimester and credit is granted based on the respective credit hour requirement. Typically, students may replace up to two of their respective program’s projects courses. Please refer to individual program requirements for more information.
More detailed information about student internships can be found in the Internship Guidelines document, or through the Career Services Office.
Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) For BS in Computer Science in Real-time Interactive Simulation, BS in Computer Science in Interactive Media and Game Development and Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Systems
The Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) is a distinctive feature of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Interactive Media and Game Development and Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Systems programs. It is compulsory for all students enrolled in these three programs, with no exceptions.
IWSP openings would be posted on SIT’s ReadyTalent portal.
Objectives of IWSP
The Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) is an uninterrupted 12-month duration (three trimesters) work placement programme that will provide students with unique learning opportunities to achieve the following objectives:
- applied learning – integration of theory and practice, acquisition of specialist knowledge and development of professional skills,
- exposure to real-world conditions – appreciation of real-world constraints in respective industry contexts to develop skills of adaptability, creativity and innovation, and,
- smooth transition to jobs – practical experience which shortens the work induction period.
More detailed information about the IWSP programmes can be found in the respective degree programs’ course details.