SYLLABUS: ART 494 Internshipin the Arts Professor: Mark Farquhar
Spring 13, Section 2. 11180, CSUN, Art Dept. Office Hrs: T TH 9:30-11am, 4:45-5:15pm, AC235
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Individual and group study regarding the application of professional art practices and theory in a professional environment. Students are required to obtain an approved internship pertaining to present or future career. Student interns are required to complete a minimum of 120 on-site hours and 15 faculty contact hours during the semester.
A maximum of 3.0 units Internship in Art may be applied toward each semester.
A maximum of 6.0 units Internship in Art may be applied toward the Art Major.
ART DEPARTMENT PROGRAM GOALS ADDRESSED:
SLO 1. Acquire a basic knowledge, theories, and concepts about art; develop a foundation of art skills and a high level of craftspersonship; communicate ideas and concepts through writing, speaking and art making; acquire a competency with the tools and technologies associated with the visual arts.
SLO 3. Apply processes of generating and solving problems in art; analyze, interpret and question traditional methodologies and preconceived notions of art and art making.
SLO 6. Become involved in both individual and collaborative art experiences with other students, faculty, and community.
SLO 7. Develop a career path for an art profession or an art-related field; develop an understanding of the demands and expectations of that area of art profession or art field.
COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OJECTIVES, student will:
- Acquire and apply theoretical knowledge, professional art practices, and industry specific skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of practices and theory as applied in professional internship environment.
- Analyze, interpret, and think critically about the work of professionals and professional art related practices.
- Work collaboratively in a professional environment.
INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Entry Requirements
1. A 494 internship is available for 3.0 units of Art Major credit (CR/NC only). Students must be Senior or graduate
standing in the Art major. Students will be required to pass a portfolio review or equivalent to become eligible to
enroll.
2. Upon approval, eligible students will meet with supervising faculty to review internship opportunities and arrange
for interview(s) accordingly. Students will receive a packet containing the following: Sponsoring Agency: CSUN
Internship Agreement form Student: CSUN Internship Authorization (FORM #3)
3. Once placed with an employer, the student will return both signed forms to the Art Advisement Center and receive a
permission number to enroll in the course.
THE PERMISSION NUMBER WILL NOT BE ISSUED WITHOUT ALL REQUIRED SIGNATURES.
INTERNSHIP AND COURSE EVALUATION
Grading for the course is Credit / No Credit, based on evaluation of the following:
1. Evidence of online discussions
2. Work experience logs
3. Written online submissions about required readings
4. Sponsoring agency evaluations of student performance
5. Face-to-face/online attendance and participation
Assignments
• Four online discussions and evaluations of work experience.
• Four required readings with written responses.
• Online journal detailing a weekly log of work experience.
Class meetings
Students will meet as a group with faculty for one required hour, three times duringthe semester.
Face to Face Meeting times:
First Meeting Saturday Feb 9th 2pm-3pm, AC 330
make up Tuesday Feb 12th 10-11am, AC 300 Purple Crit Room
Second Meeting Saturday March 23rd 2-3pm, AC 330
make up Thursday March 28th 10-11am, AC 300 Purple Crit Room
Third Meeting Saturday May 4th 2-3pm, AC 330
make up Tuesday May 7th 10-11am, AC 300 Purple Crit Room
Sponsoring agency evaluations
Agency supervisors will be sent a survey three weeks before the end of the course. They must fill out and return this
survey directly to the internship faculty supervisor. Responses must indicate student’s successful fulfillment of
internship obligations.
RECOMMENDED READING
The following selection of books offers students an excellent source of advice, information and insight that are
especially useful when read before and during an internship experience. American Society of Media Photographers.
ASMP Professional Business Practices in Photography, 7th Edition. New York, NY: Allworth Press, 2008.Camenson,
Blythe. Careers in Art. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 1999.Crawford, Tad. AIGA Professional Practices in Graphic
Design, Second Edition. New York, NY:Allworth Press, 2008.Crawford, Tad. Business and Legal Forms for
Illustrators. New York, NY: Allworth Press, 2004.Fear, Dan. Creating a Successful Career in Photography: The
Professional Artist. New York, NY:Silver Image Gallery, 1992. Fleishman, Michael. Starting Your Career as a
Freelance Illustrator or Graphic Designer.New York, NY: Allworth Press, 2001.Furniss, Maureen. Animation: Art
and Industry. New York, NY: John Libbey Publishing, 2009.Graphic Artists Guild. Graphic Artists Guild Handbook:
Pricing & Ethical Guidelines(Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical Guidelines). New York, NY:
GraphicArtists Guild, 2007.Harriss, Ed. How to Get a Job in Computer Animation. New York, NY: Imprint Books,
2003.Heller, Steven. Business of Illustration (Practical Design Books). New York, NY:Watson-Guptill, 1995. Heller,
Steven. Inside the Business of Illustration. New York, NY: Allworth Press, 2004. Lang, Kathleen. Art a Gogo’s Guide
to Careers in Art History: A Career Guide for California Art History Students. New York, NY: Writers Club Press,
2000.Levy, David. Your Career in Animation: How to Survive and Thrive. New York, NY:Allworth Press, 2006.
Millman, Debbie. How to Think Like a Great Graphic Designer. New York, NY:Allworth Press, 2007. Raugust,
Karen. The Animation Business Handbook. New York, NY: St. Martin’s Press, 2004. Shaughnessy, Adrian. Graphic
Design Theory: Readings from the Field (Design Briefs). NewYork, NY: Princeton Architectural Press, 2009.