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ART 4400 INTERNSHIP

INTERNSHIP RATIONALE, PRINCIPLES, AND POLICIES

Rationale and Principles

Frequently a culminating experience for art majors is ART 4400 Internship.  This component of the art program is designed to provide majors with an educational experience that will integrate theoretical ideas, gained from the art program into practice.  During an art internship placement, the art major may practice and test knowledge gained in the classroom as well as learn how knowledge and expertise from studio, design and art history are applied in the work site.  An internship placement is designed to provide art majors with the opportunity to develop competencies that are necessary to assume professional responsibilities in public, private, corporate, community, and/or academic settings.  The internship should help students meet their professional goals.  

 The following are principles and guidelines that should be used when selecting and planning your internship.

1.   Students should play an active role in selecting the internship site.

2.   Student should play an active role in planning the internship experience.

3.   Student should select the internship site based on their professional goals.

4.   Internship should meet the "real" needs of the agency in terms of needs assessment, program planning, implementation, and evaluation.

5.   The internship should be designed to provide the student with a wide variety of opportunities and experiences that are reflective of actual responsibilities of art professionals.

6.   The internship should take place under the supervision and guidance of an individual who can create learning experiences out of actual work situations.

7.   The internship supervisor should be knowledgeable in the student's area of specialization.

8.   Students should be evaluated in terms of their (a) increased understanding, knowledge, and abilities specific to the internship and (b) contributions to the agency's program.

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