Art 262 Art and Design Internship
The internship opportunity provides hands-on work experience in an off-site professional Art or
Design business, company, gallery, museum, or organization.
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
DEMONSTRATE ADVANCED SKILLS RELATED TO THE INDIVIDUAL ART OR DESIGN INTERNSHIP.
Objectives:
A. Operate equipment and/or software related to Art or Design internship.
B. Perform related tasks as needed at the direction of on-site internship facilitator.
COMPLETE A TOTAL OF 30, 60, OR 90 HOURS OF INTERNSHIP WORK WITHIN A SCHEDULED SEMESTER.
Objectives:
A. Provide weekly progress reports to faculty facilitator.
B. Furnish written performance self-examination at conclusion of internship.
POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Photography Studio
Gallery Management
Graphic Design
Museum Intern
Ceramics
Art Instructor
Artist Assistant
Sculpture
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You must be a sophomore, with a minimum of 30 credits.
Most of these credits must be in the Art Curriculum.
You must have taken credits in the area of the internship desired.
You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
Requires 2 hours per week per credit hour under direct supervision of on site internship coordinator.
To Apply:
1. Your instructor will have application forms available as well as the Art Department Secretary, Cheryl Witzke.
Located in the Art Department room S209.
2. After your application you will be notified by your Art Faculty of your approval status and the job requirements.
3. If you are accepted for an internship, you will then register as you would for an independent study for course
number and title ART 262 Art and Design Internship. You will pay for 1, 2, or 3 credits. (Each credit requires two
hours per week per credit hour under direct supervision of on site internship coordinator.) Number of credit hours
can be decided by the student or sponsoring business. Hours are to be arranged between you and the sponsoring
business contact.
Description of Art & Design Internship Program
Benefits of Internship to Students:
• Students will receive credit from Delta during this internship.
• Credit will appear on their permanent record demonstrating their experience to future employers.
• Students can investigate a career choice first and to get a vivid picture of a “real world experience.”
•. Students will learn to enhance skills on the job.
• Students will gain confidence and experience.
• Students may benefit with more employability in the future, having had the experience.
Benefits of Internship to the Employer
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Internships are NOT paid positions.
Interns may be able to supplement and complement staff positions.
Interns may be able to provide skills currently lacking in present staff positions.
Interns may relieve you of time for more pressing demands of your business.
Evaluation of internship Performance:
1. Student will receive a midterm and final performance / job evaluation from the employer and the coordinating
faculty member, who will assign your grade.
2. This grade will be based upon the “General Requirements” of All Interns, and the specific job requirements.
Reciprocal Responsibilities for Internship Position
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A Delta Art Faculty member with experience in your area of need will be assigned to facilitate this internship.
The employer and Art Faculty member will work together to select a student that meets internship requirements.
The number of students available for these positions will fluctuate.
The employer may elect to implement this program on an annual basis or a trial period.
General Requirements of All Interns:
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be on time
be willing to learn.
be courteous and professional.
be articulate and possess public speaking skills.
be self motivating.
be willing to take criticism, and be proactive, rather than reactive.
possess basic to advanced skills required buy particular business.
Art & Design Internship Application Form
POSITION WILL BE OVERSEEN BY PROFESSOR GLOWACKI AND OR INSTRUCTOR __________________________
PROFESSOR GLOWACKI CAN BE CONTACTED AT MICHAELGLOWACKI@DELTA.EDU
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FOR A POSITION IN: ______________________________________________
PLEASE CHECK NUMBER OF CREDITS ELECTED TO BE EARNED BY THE PROPOSED INTERNSHIP
1 Credit 30 HOURS TOTAL
2 CREDITS 60 HOURS TOTAL
3 CREDITS 90 HOURS TOTAL
NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE NUMBER: _______________________ CELL PHONE NUMBER:____________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________
CAREER GOAL: ____________________________________________________________________________
MAJOR: ___________________________________ GPA ESTIMATE:_________________________________
NUMBER OF CREDITS THIS SEMESTER: ______________________________________________________
LIST COLLEGE COURSES COMPLETED THAT YOU FEEL ARE RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION/POSITION:
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LIST ANY AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, OR HONORS THAT YOU FEEL ARE RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION:
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LIST ANY CURRENT JOBS: _______________________________________________ PLEASE ATTACH A SCHEDULE.
LIST THE NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK THAT YOU WORK: _____________________________________________
LIST ANY PREVIOUS JOBS HELD THAT HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO YOUR QUALIFICATIONS OF THE INTERNSHIP:
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ATTACH A TYPED ONE PAGE SUMMARY THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.
1. State the internship you wish to attain and the reason you are applying.
2. Discuss your qualifications for this position, and what you hope to learn.
3. List two references and their contact information.
4. Attach a schedule of classes and current job hours.
5. Turn all of this into S-209 or your Art Faculty contact.
Internship Evaluation Form
Internship Contact Information:
Evaluation of Performance by __________________________ Title ___________________________________________
Phone Number _________________________ Email Address ________________________________________________
Internship Located at _________________________________________________________________________________
Business Name
Address
City
Zip
Faculty Contact Information:
Evaluation of Performance by __________________________ Title ___________________________________________
Phone Number _________________________ Email Address ________________________________________________
Student Information:
Student Name __________________________ Subject Area __________________ Student Number________________
Phone Number _____________________ Email Address ____________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
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List Here the required duties performed: _________________________________________________________________
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Thank you for your time and gracious consent to oversee these interns. We hope you will continue to participate in
Delta’s Art Internship program. Please call if you have questions or concerns at any time.
Please return these forms by __________ as an email or return to the following address:
Email:
michaelglowacki@delta.edu
Phone: 989-686-9011 (During Fall and Winter Semesters only)
Address: ATTN: Michael Glowacki, Fine Arts Department, S240, University Center, MI 48710
If overseen by an alternative instructor please send forms to the following address
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Internship Evaluation Form
Please rate the student’s performance in these areas by circling the corresponding number.
Using the numerical scale of 1 to 5.
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the highest rating, Excellent performance, above and beyond minimum expectations.
a good performance rating that completes all of the minimum expectations.
an average performance of Fair performance rating and would indicate some need for improvement.
a below average performance needing more improvement for employability in the future.
an unacceptable performance indicating a great deal of improvement.
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2. Courtesy / Helpfulness
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3. Willingness to Learn / Improve
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6. Professionalism
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8. This student’s most helpful contributions were:
Comments:___________________________________________________________________________________________
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9. My suggestions for improvement for this student are:
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10. If you were to assign a grade for this student I would give a(n)_________ grade.