Course Overview
The creative industries internship gives students access to a hands-on work experience (300 hours) with an on or off-campus client or creative enterprise while expanding their professional network. Internships can be paid, unpaid, or honoraria based. It is the student's responsibility to find their own placement under the guidance of the Program Head and faculty advisers. Students may also apply for internship opportunities provided by the BCIT center for workplace education. Students are expected to earn genuine real-world experience in a creative enterprise environment while refining the skills and knowledge learned throughout the program and getting a better sense of the expectations they will face in their careers in the creative industries. It is possible for students to work in small, medium, and large organizations across a wide range of creative industries fields, including new media, product development, storytelling, social media, film, animation, gaming, advertising, journalism, television, music, fashion, interior design, graphic design, visual arts, fine arts, and museums, among many others. Students will be assessed by their internship securement, documentation and workplace performance provided by the client or host organization. In addition, students are required to submit an internship weekly journal entry, communicate periodically with the adviser, and meet after the internship is completed to present a reflection on their work experience and career plans.
Prerequisite(s)
- All 60 credits from the BCI are required
Credits
12.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$642.83
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate skills competencies in ethical behaviour, critical thinking, creativity, and interpersonal communication
- Demonstrate digital literacy and technical skills by conducting data analysis, and using creative industries-relevant technologies
- Describe how the host organization operates in the creative industries
- Demonstrate professionalism in creative industries when interacting with hosts, clients, colleagues, and suppliers
- Contribute positively to a creative organization by being creative, innovative, adaptable, professional and encouraging collaboration
- Appraise the value of industry work and the role it plays in the creative economy
- Conduct research as required by the host organization
- Assess personal development during the internship and progression to employment
- Design a professional network and self-promotion plan to strengthen connections with creative industries
- Reflect on career goals, individual capabilities, and areas for growth in the creative industries
- Identify employment contacts that can lead to a position in creative organizations following the internship completion
- Evaluate and present the overall internship learning experience and work performance in fulfilling the tasks assigned by the creative host organization
Effective as of Fall 2026
Related Programs
Creative Industries Internship Work Term (CREA 8210) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Bachelor of Creative Industries
Bachelor of Creative Industries Full-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of CREA 8210 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52755
Dates
Sep 09 - Nov 25 Loading
- CRN 52755
- $642.83 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Nov 25 | Wed | 13:30 - 16:30 | Downtown |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Department approval required
Confirmation
Required
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Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.