ARTS 499 Undergraduate Internship

An internship is designed to allow upper level students to experience the professional world while they are still involved in their academic training. This provides them with both an understanding of the relationship of their academic preparation to their career aspirations and the demands that will be placed upon them in the professional world. (Formerly “Internship”)

This internship course provides the student with the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real-world professional settings. By working on projects and adhering to industry standards, the student strengthens both their creative and technical skills. Throughout the course, the student will reflect on their experiences to deepen their understanding of how academic knowledge translates into workplace practice. This process promotes career readiness and encourages long-term growth in the creative industries.

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Journal Entry Assignments (2)

The student will use the template provided in Canvas to log journal entries based on his/her daily practicum experience. Each daily entry must be at least 50 words and will include the student’s visuals of creative work to date. Please note: the student must complete the required number of contact hours (based on credit hours) and total the amount on the final Journal Entry Assignment in order to pass the course regardless of point totals. 

Supervisor Evaluation Assignments (2)

The student will have his/her supervisor complete an evaluation of the student’s work using the provided evaluation form. Please note: This assignment is a required submission for the course. If the assignment is not submitted, the student will not pass the course regardless of point totals.

Student Evaluation of Supervisor and Organization/Company Assignment

The student will complete an evaluation of his/her experience with his/her supervisor and the partnering organization.

Quizzes: Attendance Verification (8)

The student will complete 8 short weekly quizzes to verify attendance and course activity. The quizzes will contain 2 true/false questions, have no time limit, and will allow for 1 attempt.