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Art, Music and Theatre Arts

Internship Opportunities


ART Internship Descriptions


ART 4733 Art Portfolio Capstone

This course is the internship experience and program requirement for students who are pursuing a concentration in Graphic Design. It is an opportunity for students to prepare a professional portfolio of works created while working for a client or an organization in a structured and professional environment. The internship placement is facilitated by the Art Faculty and partnering companies and organizations. Internship placements are sometimes with Cameron Departments and Offices (Campus Life) and are paid internships through the work study program. Off campus internship placements are also usually paid positions by the partnering company.

A contract form is provided to the internship partner which provides details of the internship requirements, as well as the course syllabus. Evaluation forms are completed and submitted on a regular basis by the supervisor of the internship position.

Students enroll in this course usually during their senior year, or sometimes in the spring or summer semester of their junior year.

The Internship is 3 hours of credit = 12 internship hours per week (180 hours total) Assessment of the professional practice internship course is based on the following criteria:

  • 45% Portfolio
    • The portfolio will compress the student’s work into a selection of 10 – 15 pieces that capture their talent and individuality. The basic content of the portfolio will cover logos, folders, posters, covers, editorials, and corporate visual identities. The portfolio will not only showcase the student’s strongest designs, but the design process that solves the focused problem. This includes sketches, mock-up techniques, marker comps, and compositional roughs.
  • 25% Process Notebook
    • (strategy, concept, design, production, execution)
  • 20% Evaluation
    • Internship supervisor or faculty supervisor
  • 10% Attendance & Participation
    • (time sheets)

Each on-site supervisor is asked to submit a written evaluation of the student at the end of the semester. The supervisor’s written evaluation and the documented time on the Weekly Report forms will be used to determine whether the student passes or fails.

The student will be responsible for obtaining output (sample of internship work) to be placed in his or her portfolio.

ART 4923 I/S Leslie Powell Internship

This course provides the student with an opportunity to gain professional working experience in a gallery position with the supervision of the Leslie Powell Gallery director, Matthew Hughes. The main focus is on preparing students to transition into the working environment by gaining professional experience and an opportunity to focus on job related skills.

The pre-requisite for this course is limited to the senior who was selected for the Leslie Powell Scholarship award by the Leslie Powell Board of Directors. The internship assignments are designed so that the student will spend 12 on-site hours (minimum) per week. During the placement period, Faculty Supervisor may request a site visit. The visit will consist of an informal discussion involving both the on-site supervisor and the intern.

The Internship course is 3 hours of credit and consists of 12 internship hours per week (180 hours total.)

Assessment of the professional practice internship course will be based on the opinion and expertise of the Leslie Powell Director based on the intern's performance in the following areas:

  • Attendance
  • Punctuality
  • Performance of job duties in a timely manner:
  • Receiving artworks for exhibition
  • Unpacking and packing artwork
  • Mounting exhibitions / hanging artworks
  • Preparing and repairing walls for artwork exhibition
  • Preparing invitations for mailing
  • Cleaning and maintaining the exhibition spaces
  • Acting as a receptionist in the absence of the Director
  • Assisting in the daily operations of the gallery
  • Assisting with and attending opening receptions
  • Other work related activities assigned by the Director

The student will be responsible for obtaining output (sample of internship work) to be placed in his or her portfolio.

ART 4923 I/S Chisholm Trail Arts Council Internship

Chisholm Trail Arts Council Internship

This course provides the student with an opportunity to gain professional working experience In a gallery position with the supervision of the Chisholm Trail Arts Council Director, Darcy Reeves. The main focus is on preparing students to transition into the working environment by gaining professional experience and an opportunity to focus on job related skills.

The internship assignments are designed so that the student will spend 12 on-site hours (minimum) per week. During the placement period, Faculty Supervisor may request a site visit. The visit will consist of an informal discussion involving both the on-site supervisor and the intern.

Internship: 3 hours of credit = 12 internship hours per week (180 hours total) Assessment of the professional practice internship course will be based on the opinion and expertise of the Chisholm Trail Arts Council Director based on the intern's performance in the following areas:

  • Attendance
  • Punctuality
  • Performance of job duties in a timely manner:
  • Receiving artworks for exhibition
  • Unpacking and packing artwork
  • Mounting exhibitions / hanging artworks
  • Preparing and repairing walls for artwork exhibition
  • Preparing invitations for mailing
  • Cleaning and maintaining the exhibition spaces
  • Acting as a receptionist in the absence of the Director
  • Assisting in the daily operations of the gallery
  • Assisting with and attending opening receptions
  • Other work related activities assigned by the Director

The student will be responsible for obtaining output (sample of internship work) to be placed in his or her portfolio.

MUSIC Internship Descriptions

High school students can participate in internships with music faculty through the Upward Bound program at their high school. Students have served as interns for the Summer Jazz Camp, and are encouraged to explore avenues through which they may work with faculty in their preferred discipline.

THEATRE Internship Descriptions

Theater Arts has an internship program which works with local, regional and national theatre companies, or firms that specialize in theatrical goods and services. Students who have reached their junior year may apply for an internship with a company or firm (with approval of the department.) The department will work with the outside organization on the agreement. It will also work with them on how the internship will run from their perspective according to the needs of the department and the student. Internships may be taken more than once for up to eight (8) credits.