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AIGA, the professional association for design, is the premier place for graphic design—to discover it, discuss it, understand it, appreciate it, be inspired by it. This student group is for motivated individuals who want to start networking and gain experience before graduation.

Membership Benefits
Participate in chapter activities and connect to your community, Find or list a job or internship on designjobs.aiga.org, Develop new skills with online tutorials and workshops, Pay less for local and national events and competitions, Your work featured in the AIGA network on Behance, Your name out there with a member profile on aiga.org

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This Organization shall be A place for those, artists or not, to express their creative ideas through comics and illustrations, learn more about comics, and as a way to promote the comic major here at stout. We aim to promote comic students by participating in convention events, where members are able to create and sell their work.

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Allow opportunities for graduating comic majors to outreach and find after school opportunities and possible networking connections as well as providing workshops, critiques for personal work, and portfolio reviewing.

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The Fine Arts Association is a collective of studio art disciplines (painting, drawing, printmaking, art metals, sculpture and ceramics) that work collaboratively. Our organization provides alternative learning opportunities and support for art and design students interested fine art.

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Fine Arts Association allows students to put their foot through the door and into an artistic community. Members of our organization are given the opportunity to travel outside of the university to conferences, gallery exhibitions and workshops. While we push our members to expand their connections in art world beyond campus, we also bring artists to the university to give artist talks and host workshops within our facilities. During the year, we practice professional involvement and event planning such as exhibitions, critique nights, film nights, studio visits, and visiting shows off campus.

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The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is the world's oldest, largest, member-driven society for product design, industrial design, interaction design, human factors, ergonomics, design research, design management, universal design and related design fields. IDSA organizes the renowned International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) competition annually; hosts the International Design Conference and five regional conferences each year; and publishes Innovation, a quarterly on design, and designBytes, a weekly e-newsletter highlighting the latest headlines in the design world. IDSA's charitable arm, the Design Foundation, supports the dissemination of undergraduate scholarships annually to further industrial design education.

The Society has an international presence with 27 local chapters in 27 different locations, all providing opportunities to meet other designers, learn and get inspired. There are 15 special interest groups representing diverse topics from Design for the Majority to Materials and Processes, Ecodesign to Young Professionals. IDSA has roots that reach all the way back to 1938, before the age of plastics and at least 30 years before the age of electronics!

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Members of IDSA will have access to events such as: company tours, design workshops, conferences, and many more. Members of IDSA will also have access to a community in which they can seek help and guidance for projects, jobs, and other creative endeavors.

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The International Game Developers Association is the largest non-profit membership organization serving individuals that create video games. This is the UW-Stout chapter of that organization.

IGDA's mission is to advance the careers and enhance the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community.

Core Values

* Community
* Professionalism
* Expression
* Innovation
* Impact
* Leadership
* Fun

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Members will receive game development tips and practice through talks, workshops, and game jams.

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Stout Typographical Society aids in the promotion of cooperation between students, educators, and the printing, publishing, and packaging industries. We encourage a well-rounded background of study in the humanities, sciences, and graphic communications. We also encourage work under professional guidance of the staff and faculty of the Graphic Communications program and we offer an opportunity for leadership training.

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Members who join STS learn about how to work in an industry standard environment. As a bonus for being a part of STS every second semester we take a 3 day business trip that allows members to tour 10-12 different companies and market themselves to employers. Many of our members have walked away from this experience with internships.

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Student Interior Design Organization strives to create a collaborative group of driven, passionate, and creative individuals working towards becoming interior design professionals. Through equality, empowerment, and support our organization prepares students for entering into the interior design industry. By attending industry events, connecting with professionals, and learning about the profession we keep students excited about their future careers.

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By joining SIDO, students will prepare themselves for entering the interior design industry. By attending professional events, connecting with professionals/peers, and gaining insight into the world of interior design students will feel empowered to enter into their future career. This organization strives to empower students to be confident in their unique abilities and attributes that can contribute to their career. During schooling, SIDO will provide you with a group of individuals who support you during your classes and professional endeavors.

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Ever wanted to sip some tea with awesome people and talk about animation? Tea Time is your destination! Previously known as SIGGRAPH, Tea Time focuses on the wickedness of animation, but we also explore the realms of digital cinema. Here at Tea Time, we build the bridge between student and professional. With activities to build your skill and knowledge, you'll also build meaningful friendships! Throughout semesters we'll be visiting studios in the Twin Cities, going to networking events held by Nice Moves, and host talks by people in the industry.

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Tea Time members gain knowledge and experience through club activities and projects. They also gain a peer network and professional networking opportunities. Our members get the chance to participate in studio visits and industry events in the Twin Cities, as well as attending talks and workshops with industry professionals.

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To provide an engaging learning environment for students interested in any facet of the live action video production process.

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Experience getting to work together on a production. Seek help with your current academic studies. Network with other students and majors within Stout. Network with professional production companies or other potential job opportunity sources.