Job skills 101: internships provide an ideal learning environment.(Knowledge & Career)

For those aspiring to break into the computer graphics, production, or post industries, an internship can play an important role. Not only does it provide a foot in the door, it's also a way to see how a studio operates from the inside, as well as an opportunity to ask questions and learn from veteran talent.

Many facilities are opening their doors to students, giving them hands-on experience that goes beyond what can be learned in a classroom. And those who show aptitude and desire are often rewarded with paid positions down the road, when openings become available. Here's a look at a cross section of facilities that host internships--not just in the summer, hut ...