Maui Community College
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DMED193v
Digital Media Internship I
Variable-One to Three (1-3)
November 1, 2005 (Steve George, Margaret Phanes)
Reflects student interest area and the availability of job stations. Offers opportunity to upgrade workplace employability.
Note: Student, instructor, and employment supervisor jointly develop learning objectives. The instructor and the employment supervisor jointly evaluate student.
Seminar - 1.25 hours (20 hours total)
Minimum 75 documented field experience hours per credit (1 credit=75 hours; 2 credits=150 hours; 3 credits=
225 hours)
ICS 161 and consent of instructor and Co-op coordinator
ICS 102 and ENG 100
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General Course Objective: Prepare students for employment by combining meaningful and relevant work experience with classroom studies which: a. b. assists students in finding relevance in their digital media studies provides students with an opportunity to test career choices c. d. assists students in developing and refining work skills, abilities, attitudes, and work habits necessary for individual maturity and job competency creates mutually beneficial partnerships between the College and the business community
Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to a. provide documentation verifying completion of an approved work-based learning b. field experience related to digital media or career goal. (field site) manage basic employment requirements such as forms, timecards, work c. d. e. f. g. h. i. schedules. (seminars and field site) demonstrate knowledge of basic workplace expectations and related employment issues. (seminars and field site) apply basic principles, concepts and skills from digital media. (field site) demonstrate effective communication skills. (seminars and field site) apply basic principles of human interaction, motivation, and learning. (seminars and field site) demonstrate ability to analyze and resolve typical workplace situations / problems. (seminars and field site) identify career options in digital media. (seminars and field site) prepare a basic digital media career portfolio for use in the job search process.
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Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to # 6. Student Learning Outcomes
Seminars are 1.25 hours long for 16 weeks, equivalent to approximately 20 contact hours in the semester. A typical standard weekly agenda combines several key elements including general documentation, current workplace issues, case study analyses, special assignments, student presentations, and special topics. The field experience hours are separate from the seminar hours.
3.0 Hours
2.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
General Documentation (a - b)
General Workplace Expectations (c – d)
Current Workplace Issues (health and safety, ethics, sexual harassment, communications) (e – g)
2.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
Job Description and Learning Objectives (b)
Digital Media Career Portfolio (i)
2.0 Hours
2.0 Hours
Performance Appraisal (b)
Student Presentations, Special Topics (h)
Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include
Texts:
Cooperative Education Packet A (General) and Packet B (County of Maui)
Learning from Working, Barbeau and Stull, current edition
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Materials :
Text(s) may be supplemented with:
Employment related case studies
Employment related assignments (e.g., health and safety, ethics, sexual harassment, communications, resume and interview preparation)
Articles and/or handouts prepared by the instructor
Magazine or newspaper articles
Other
Appropriate films, videos or internet sites
Television programs
Guest speakers
Other instructional aids
Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Grade & Per Credit Requirements
 student selects Option I or Option II on Student Training Agreement.
 based on both field performance and classroom performance.
 grading criteria may include-
40-80% Documentation of the field experience
(completion of learning objectives; evaluation of work performance; work hours)
In-class exercises 0-30%
Reflective journals
Case Study Analyses
Employment Issue Assignments
Digital Media Career Portfolio
(or other capstone project/research)
Oral Presentation
Seminar Attendance and/or class participation
0-30%
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10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods vary considerably with instructors and specific instructional methods will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course. Suggested techniques might include, but are not limited to:
Basic format will be interactive, project oriented, with emphasis on verbal, written and visual communications, problem solving and critical thinking skills as requested by employers.
E-mail may be utilized for on-line discussion of case studies and journals. Description of required and other assignments will be provided (e.g., required-journals, case studies, digital media career portfolio, class presentation). a. Lectures and class discussions b. Field site orientation and visits with field supervisor(s) c. Documentation of field experience d. Problem solving e. PowerPoint presentations f. Digital Media Career Portfolio g. Videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs h. Guest speakers i. Case study analysis j. Group activities and projects k. Oral reports and student presentations l. Games and simulations

4 m. Homework assignments such as a. Reading, or watching, and writing summaries and reactions to current issues in the media including newspapers, video, magazines, journals b. Lectures, web-based material, and other sources c. Annual report activities d. Reading text and reference material and answering discussion questions e. Research issues, and problems f. Comprehensive problems n. Web-based assignments and activities o. Reflective journals p. Group and/ or individual research projects with reports or digital media presentations q. Other contemporary learning techniques (such as problem-based learning; field site research; webpage publishing; on-line projects; capstone experience)