INDS-260 Interior Design Internship

This course is designed to give the advanced Interior Design student 135 hours of practical experience in an interior design work environment. The faculty instructor and industry employer will provide and coordinate course objectives, applicable experiences, and the final evaluation. The student will maintain a written journal of internship experiences and make a final report and presentation.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

INDS-201 and INDS-210

Hours Weekly

1 hour weekly plus field experience

Course Objectives

1. 1. Propose goals that relate to the internship site that meets the approval of instructor and employer.
   
2. 2. Describe the organizational structure and the duties of the employees at the assigned work site.
3. 3. Demonstrate quality work skills when interacting with clients, business representatives, and co-workers.
4. 4. Demonstrate the practical application of design, business practices, and presentations.
5. 5. Demonstrate the use of industry resources and familiarity with building codes and safety standards.
6. 6. Generate and maintain a journal of the internship experience.
7. 7. Observe and evaluate the effectiveness of the employees and the processes at the internship site.
   
8. 8. Create or update a resume that includes the internship experiences.
9. 9. Write a final report and make an oral presentation about the internship experience.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Propose goals that relate to the internship site that meets the approval of instructor and employer.
   
2. 2. Describe the organizational structure and the duties of the employees at the assigned work site.
3. 3. Demonstrate quality work skills when interacting with clients, business representatives, and co-workers.
4. 4. Demonstrate the practical application of design, business practices, and presentations.
5. 5. Demonstrate the use of industry resources and familiarity with building codes and safety standards.
6. 6. Generate and maintain a journal of the internship experience.
7. 7. Observe and evaluate the effectiveness of the employees and the processes at the internship site.
   
8. 8. Create or update a resume that includes the internship experiences.
9. 9. Write a final report and make an oral presentation about the internship experience.