GRC 290 - Internship in Graphic Communications

Credits: 1-8

Description
Supervised work experience within a selected graphic communications firm, dependent upon student’s major emphasis. Designed by company official and faculty advisor to apply knowledge to on-the-job situation. Available to students entering their last semester of instruction for degree. Contact department for applications, screening and required skills evaluation.

Student Learning Outcomes

List basic policies and procedures of the employer.
Describe the office, studio, or shop workflow.
List at least a dozen names of industry members met during the internship and classify them by job and role in the local industry.
List the qualifications, responsibilities, and career opportunities of at least six industry members met during the internship.
Explain the importance and necessity of continued learning in the graphic communications industry.
Call upon at least two people as references as to your ability to work effectively with others, think creatively, and make decisions at the level permitted, understanding and give written and oral instructions.
Produce work using the employer’s tools at a reasonable rate and with reasonable quality. Other depend upon internship contract developed by employer, intern, and faculty advisor.

Prerequisite: None