ART 390/490 Internship Assignments

Information for Current SU Students

Please type all assignments and turn in to Natasha OrtizFortier, Art Internship Coordinator (AC 232).

1. Before beginning the internship, turn in A, B, and C. Students will not receive credit if they fail to turn in paperwork in advance, according to the following schedule.

Fall term: before September 10
Spring term: before January 10
Summre terms: before May 10 (May/June) or before June 10 (July/August)

  1. Signed Program Agreement (form)
     
  2. Detailed Job Description
     
    Your name | Academic Year | Term
    Organization: Name, Address
    Your supervisor: Name, Title, Email and Telephone
    Position Title: Describe your position, qualifications, and responsibilities
    Start/End dates of internship and planned weekly time schedule
     
  3. Goals and Learning Objectives

It is important to go into your internship knowing what you want to gain from the experience. If you and your supervisor know what you hope to learn and what experiences you want to have on-site, you (and they) will be more prepared to make this a valuable learning experience. When drafting your goals and objectives, consider the following questions. (Do not simply respond to the the questions in order - two page minimum).

What are your long- and short-range career goals? What are your personal goals for this internship experience? What do you have to offer an employer during your internship? (Consider interests, skills, and personal qualities). What do you hope to learn during your internship? Be specific. Do you have any fears of concerns about this internship? If so, what are they?

IF THIS IS YOUR SECOND INTERNSHIP, please reference your prior experiences and how you will build upon them. Are you moving in a new direction, why? How do you expect this to be different from your previous experience?

2. After your internship is approved, coordinate a site visit. During the visit, the intern will show the coordinator around, describe his or her responsibilities, the organizational structure, and his/her role in achieving the mission. It is up to the intern to coordinate a 20-minute visit when the supervisor, student, and internship coordinator are available. Site visit should occur within three weeks of the start date, whenever possible.

3. During your internship, the intern will be commuicating with their employer/supervisor about their goals and learning objectives, and reflecting daily, in writing, on what they are learning (in a typed journal or blog), as well as tracking hours worked (minimum 120), and collecting samples of the work produced. Students are encouraged to contact the art internship coordinator for advice and support at any time, for any reason.

4. At the end of the internship, turn in remaining assignments. These must be typed and turned in together (with cover sheet) in a folder according to the following schedule:

Fall or Spring term: before Monday of Exam Week
Summer terms: before ADD/DROP week ends in fall semester
Once all materials have been received, they will be reviewed and a P/F grade will be assigned. Students who fail to meet set deadlines will receive an F.

  1. Cover sheet: Your Name | Academic Year & Term
    Name and address of company or organization
    Name and title of on-site supervisor/mentor
     
  2. A reflective daily journal/blog: Students who choose the blog option, should send the internship coordinator a link to the blog at the beginning of the internship.
     
    Devote a couple of paragraphs each day (dated) you serve in the internship. List the hours you worked, the tasks you performed, the difficulties you faced (if any), your successes and a short summary of what you learned.
     
  3. A tally of hours, endorsed by supervisor.
     
    Signed by site supervisor; should total at least 120.
     
  4. Work samples
     
    If you have completed any projects where your work can be seen, include them.
     
  5. Up-to-date résumé (must include the internship experience)
     
  6. Student Evaluation of Internship (form)
     
  7. Employer Evaluation of Intern (form - completed by your on-site supervisor)
     
    Your site supervisor needs to complete an evaluation of your performance, which is sent directly to the Art Internship Coordinator. It is your responsibility to persuade them to complete this evaluation. A grade cannot be assigned for your internship until this evaluation is received.
     
  8. A final internship paper
     
    Upon completion of your internship, provide detailed examples of how your coursework related to learning on the job. Consider:
     
    What gaps were there in your studies, if any?
     
    What courses prepared you best for your internship?
    How did they prepare you?
     
    Were there any courses that you wish you had taken that might have helped your job performance?
     
Frequently asked questions
Email the internship coordinator
 

Tarja Savonen