GRD 424 - Graphic Design Internship

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 8
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Internship is an opportunity to work in a graphic design environment under the guidance of a design professional. In this course, you’ll work toward securing an internship that will provide you with the experiences you need to succeed in your career.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Competencies

Identify approved internship work experience
1. Use job search campaign resources
2. Pursue posted internship positions
Complete a job interview and follow-up
1. Schedule an interview appointment
2. Complete a graphic design (or related field) job interview
3. Present an interview quality portfolio
4. Prepare a written interview analysis
5. Send an interview follow-up letter
Complete work agreement contract for employment
1. Record accurate information necessary for employment experience
2. Obtain appropriate signatures for endorsement purposes
3. Maintain contract in personal intern/coordinator file
Complete 120 hours of approved internship experience
1. Verify total time recorded with appropriate signatures
2. Maintain time record in personal intern/coordinator file
Complete all forms by scheduled deadlines
1. Complete weekly report forms
2. Complete weekly time record forms
3. Complete freelance forms
Attend scheduled seminars and field trips
1. Complete written evaluation of seminars
2. Complete written assessment of field trips
Review internship work experience
1. Present and explain internship projects and work experience to class
2. Describe new experiences, job details and work environment
Accurately complete all final evaluation forms
1. Complete employer evaluation form.
2. Have employer complete employee evaluation form
Submit a certified time record form listing 120 hours of work experience for final course credit
Present a professional portfolio
1. Present a professional portfolio on Portfolio Day
2. Participate in Portfolio Day projects