The Ex’pression Industry & Career Services Department (ICS) is led by qualified industry professionals representing both the audio and visual media fields. Collective experience, industry connections, and a respected reputation are the key elements that provide students with professional career building guidance and an edge in today’s competitive job market.

Though not recruiters, the ICS team supports students and alumni in the often-challenging task of finding a job in the digital arts community. Through industry affiliations and conferences, the Industry & Career Services Department has a growing list of contacts to assist students in their job search when possible. ICS works with many employers to refer possible candidates for open positions. Specific employer requests, graduate’s attendance records, GPA’s, portfolios, prior work experience (if any) and exit interviews are all taken into consideration in the referral process, which is at the discretion of the ICS department.

ICS offers assistance in many forms, including:

• Motivational Support and Guidance: Student’s interests and particular needs may vary.
• Career Workshops that are open to all enrolled students and alumni.
• Open office hours with the ICS team to look at portfolios, reels, and answer questions.
• Professional guest speakers from all digital arts disciplines several times a year.
• On-campus industry related events open to enrolled students as well as alumni.
• Volunteer opportunities at conferences, seminars and industry events.
• Job postings for current students and alumni.
• Exit interviews and portfolio reviews for all graduating students.
• Ongoing alumni assistance.
• Networking services between employers and graduates.

Students who are motivated and willing to be flexible in terms of location and entry level positions often find opportunities that can act as stepping stones to their desired career. One of the keys to employment is establishing contacts. ICS is a “networking hub.” Students who take advantage of services offered by ICS and keep in close contact with their ICS Advisor may well find a chance of success.

Due to the nature of the digital arts industries, Ex’pression cannot guarantee employment; however, our department endeavors to help every student prepare for a career in digital arts, and is available to alumni for intensive career support for the six month period after their graduation and after that, ongoing assistance, advice and networking facilities.