Syllabus
FACULTY INFO
Professor: Chris Matusek
Google Voice: 708.653.0315
Email: [email protected] and [email protected] (for use with Google Apps)
MV Office Info: F130, 708.974.4300; Office Hours: By appointment ONLY
COURSE IDENTIFICATION
ART 230: Digital Design Internship
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours:11: lecture 1, clinical 11
Pre-requisite: ART 182, ART 184, ART 186 and consent of internship coordinator or instructor
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This internship provides an opportunity for students to learn firsthand how a digital artist/designer handles day-to-day assignments. Student interns either work directly with experienced designers approved by the Internship Coordinator or work under contract with clients on a freelance basis. They also attend a seminar for one hour per week to discuss internship activities and problems, and develop a means to close the gap between theory and on-the-job reality. Fee is required. (11 contact hours)
TEXTBOOKS / READING LIST
Required Texts
PLATFORM
Macintosh iMac, OS X
COURSE CONCEPTS
COURSE CONTENT OUTCOMES
NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT
Materials in this course—unless otherwise indicated—are protected by United States copyright law [Title 17, U.S. Code]. Materials are presented in an educational context for personal use and study and should not be shared, distributed, or sold in print—or digitally—outside the course without permission.
As a student your ability to post or link to copyrighted material is also governed by United States copyright law. The law allows for students to post or link to copyrighted materials within the course environment when the materials are pertinent to course work. Instructors—or other staff of the institution—reserve the right to delete or disable your post or link if in their judgment it would involve violation of copyright law.
Professor: Chris Matusek
Google Voice: 708.653.0315
Email: [email protected] and [email protected] (for use with Google Apps)
MV Office Info: F130, 708.974.4300; Office Hours: By appointment ONLY
COURSE IDENTIFICATION
ART 230: Digital Design Internship
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours:11: lecture 1, clinical 11
Pre-requisite: ART 182, ART 184, ART 186 and consent of internship coordinator or instructor
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This internship provides an opportunity for students to learn firsthand how a digital artist/designer handles day-to-day assignments. Student interns either work directly with experienced designers approved by the Internship Coordinator or work under contract with clients on a freelance basis. They also attend a seminar for one hour per week to discuss internship activities and problems, and develop a means to close the gap between theory and on-the-job reality. Fee is required. (11 contact hours)
TEXTBOOKS / READING LIST
Required Texts
- The Business of Design by Joseph DeSetto (available at the MV school bookstore or Kindle version on Amazon)
- Instructor handouts
- Web research, tutorials, blogs
- Anything necessary to complete internship projects
- Graphic Artist's Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines by Artists Guild Graphics Author
- A Graphic Design Student's Guide to Freelance: Practice Makes Perfect by Ben Hannam
- Rock Your Portfolio Website: Pro-tips for Graphic Designers, Web Designers, Photographers & Other Creative Experts by Wes McDowell and Joseph Bergess
- Portable storage device
- Artist book / Print Portfolio (professional - no binders)
- Online Portfolio
- Other supplies as needed to complete client projects
PLATFORM
Macintosh iMac, OS X
COURSE CONCEPTS
- Work experiences with college-approved industry leaders or freelance clients, and, most importantly, advisor assistance with progress and professional practices component
- Preparation of a résumé, cover letter, and thank-you letter
- Design of signage and logo
- Obtaining letters of recommendation
- Preparation for the interview with industry professionals
- Job protocol
- Effectively researching the job market.
COURSE CONTENT OUTCOMES
- Prepare an up-to-date, effective résumé.
- Apply technical skills and aesthetic design principles to solve real-life problems in computer graphics and design projects.
- Research the industry to find areas of interest for internship as well as for future employment.
- Assess his/her personal values and apply them to professional situation.
- Participate in groups and teams.
- Establish professional short-term and long-term goals.
- Practice punctuality, regular attendance, dependability, and teamwork.
- Respect clients and their workplaces.
- Practice the industry’s expectancy for consistent quality work.
- Demonstrate decision-making process and good judgment.
- Practice a strong work ethic.
NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT
Materials in this course—unless otherwise indicated—are protected by United States copyright law [Title 17, U.S. Code]. Materials are presented in an educational context for personal use and study and should not be shared, distributed, or sold in print—or digitally—outside the course without permission.
As a student your ability to post or link to copyrighted material is also governed by United States copyright law. The law allows for students to post or link to copyrighted materials within the course environment when the materials are pertinent to course work. Instructors—or other staff of the institution—reserve the right to delete or disable your post or link if in their judgment it would involve violation of copyright law.