Academic Catalogs

THEA A181: Arts Internship

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date 12/08/2021
Top Code 100600 - Technical Theater
Units 1-2 Total Units 
Hours 54-108 Total Hours (Other Hours 54-108)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable No
Grading Policy Standard Letter (S)

Course Description

A supervised internship related to classroom-based learning at a work site related to the student’s certificate program. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Demonstrate employability skills and accomplish established objectives at an internship site.

Course Objectives

  • 1. Conduct search for appropriate internship site related to education and career goals.
  • 2. Dress appropriately for internship site.
  • 3. Interview at an internship site and present oneself professionally.
  • 4. Follow employment policies of internship site.
  • 5. Observe the dynamics of human relations in the work environment.
  • 6. Write measurable learning objectives.
  • 7. Evaluate accomplishment of learning objectives and effectiveness of internship site and program.
  • 8. Maintain a record of internship experiences and time.
  • 9. Identify employability skills related to individual field sites.
  • 10. State resources used in the job search process.
  • 11. Write a reflective summary (work report) of each field site visit.

Lecture Content

1. Career search skills               a.   Research 3 companies related to career goal through library, placement center, online job sites and newspaper or professional publications.                   2.   On-site interviewing                     a.   Conduct successful interview at internship site                     b.   Appropriate dress                     c.   Completed paperwork (resume, letters, application)           3.   Write measurable learning objectives related to personal and internship site needs including what is to be    accomplished, how it will be accomplished, how it will be evaluated, and completion date.                     a.   Routine objectives                     b.   Personal objectives                     c.   Problem solving objectives                     d.   Creative objectives                      e.   Critical thinking objectives                     f.   Subject matter objectives           4.   Employment skills                     a.   Appropriate dress                     b.   Safety skills                     c.   Absences                     d.   Time management                     e.   Communication/human relations           5.   Write an evaluation of accomplishment of learning objectives and effectiveness of internship program.

Lab Content

See Course Content.

Method(s) of Instruction

  • Work Experience (20)

Instructional Techniques

Lecture, demonstration, laboratory, critique (instructor/student), video, research, and student presentation

Reading Assignments

1.   Maintain record of internship experience and documentation of hours 2.   Write an evaluation of internship experience

Writing Assignments

1.   Maintain record of internship experience and documentation of hours 2.   Write an evaluation of internship experience

Out-of-class Assignments

1.   Maintain record of internship experience and documentation of hours 2.   Write an evaluation of internship experience

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Student projects, class presentations, research, student participation, and attendance. 1.   Evaluation by internship site supervisor 2.   Self-evaluation of accomplishment of objectives 3.   Evaluation by internship instructor

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

1.   Maintain record of internship experience and documentation of hours 2.   Write an evaluation of internship experience

Eligible Disciplines

Theater arts: See drama/theater arts Masters degree required.

Other Resources

1. Internship handbook.