Internship and Portfolio Fall 2010 Monday 4:00PM to 6:30PM Portfolio Show Dec. 17th 1:00PM – 5:00PM Instructor: Owen CurtinInstructor Contact Information: Email me at owen.curtin@gmail.com or visit www.OwenCurtin.com to leave me a voice mail.
Instructor Office Hours: Tuesdays 4PM to 6PM or by appointment.
Student Email: MyAiCampus.com is the student portal to be used for managing your campus email and tracking your academic progress. It was created to streamline educational needs and provide information and services for students. On this site, which serves as a service center, you will be able to access academic, student affairs, financial aid, and student accounts services. Students have the opportunity to register for classes, view academic records, view class schedules and grades, pay a bill, and much more. To access this portal, log onto www.MyAiCampus.com and create an account. All students are required to create and manage an account. This is the means by which the college will communicate with you about critical information, events and updates.
Students are expected to use email responsibly and respectfully. Refer to the Student Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook as well as “Policy on Computing Ethics” and “Acceptable Use Policy for Networks.”
Course Description: A successful transition into the highly competitive audio industry is predicated by a creative and effective job search strategy. The development of a personal business plan, a comprehensive resume and excellent personal communication are all essential elements towards this goal. Students focus their attentions on their preferred concentrations within the field of audio, research the economic considerations involved in entering those industries and develop strategic plans for securing employment after graduation. This course is the second seminar required for completion of the Baccalaureate degree and requires that 120 approved internship hours are completed concurrently. This course also requires that you complete and present a portfolio of your work as a student.
Course Outcomes Assessment:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Know many local industry professionals and industry culture Compose and competitive resume and cover letter. Establish a job search strategy Present a digital, paper and sonic portfolio of work completed
These learning objectives will be accomplished by: Interning, field-trips, discussion, lecture, peer-networking, and writing Required Books/Readings: Example resumes, cover letters, and portfolios are all available at owen.curtin.com
Grading and Standards:
Due Dates, Assignment Values: Assignment Due Date Percentage toward grade Internship Dec 13 50% Portfolio Website Dec 6 15% Participation Book Dec 6 15% Portfolio Show Dec 17 15% Homework Ongoing 5%
Late Assignments: (example of late assignment policy is below but you are free to insert your own) In the case of late assignments, your grade will reduced. If you are going to turn work in late, you need to make arrangements with the instructor prior to the deadline.
Academic Integrity: NEiA defines academic dishonesty as cheating on tests or assignments, the presence and/or use of cheat sheets or third party communication devices, and copying or purchasing materials from any outside source, including the words, thoughts, audio, video and/or graphic files of others without attribution. Guidelines for academic integrity are strictly enforced through the use of anti-plagiarism software. If you have questions about how to attribute properly, you are advised to ask the instructor or an academic advisor. Penalties for cheating and plagiarism range from failure of the assignment, failure of the course to dismissal from the college for multiple offenses. All students are required to familiarize themselves with the Academic Integrity Policy that is published in the Student Handbook. Failure to follow the policy, and/or instructions provided by the instructor, will result in the penalty ascribed in the Academic Integrity Policy.
Attendance: Coursework at NEiA is very hands-on and students are expected to attend class on a regular basis. Poor attendance will affect a student’s final grade in a class as follows:
Our college-wide standard is that students with more than 3 absences will have their earned academic grade lowered one letter grade (ex: B+ to C+). More than 4 absences will lower their grade to a maximum of a D.
Students are responsible for making up assignments and communicating with their instructors regarding missing classes. All faculty members have school voice mail and email to help students contact them.
The college does not distinguish between excused or unexcused absences and therefore all absences are unexcused. If you know ahead of time that you will be absent, you are required to notify your instructor and make arrangements to collect assignments and hand-outs.
A student who misses all of his or her classes for two consecutive weeks will be withdrawn from the college.
Lateness: If a student arrives late or leaves early from class, it is noted in the attendance roster. Four late arrivals/early departures count the same as a full absence. Further, if a student is more than 30 minutes late to a class or leaves more than thirty minutes before the conclusion of a class he or she will be marked with a one-half absence for that class. Two half absences count the same as missing an entire class.
Distracting classroom behavior: All classes in General Education are participatory learning environments. Therefore, the use of third party communication devices is prohibited. In the event that you need technology as an assistive device, please speak with the faculty member privately. Other forms of distractive behavior, such as sleeping, side conversations, disrespect toward fellow students and profanity are also not permitted in order to ensure a comfortable and conducive learning environment.
Academic Support/ Disabilities Academic Support (tutoring and advising) is provided to any student wishing to take advantage of it through the Academic Achievement Center. Additionally students who feel they are able to assist with tutoring should also contact their instructor and/or the Academic Achievement Center.
Students with known disabilities should contact the Student Affairs Office to arrange for accommodations. Students will not receive any accommodations without a signed letter from the appropriate administrative agency. Feel free to make an appointment with Student Affairs and/or the instructor in order to discuss any issues of concern.
Portfolio Show Outline
Website Presentation (min. req) · Audio Examples · Contact Info · Resume Information · Photos · Explanation of the classes you enrolled in. (see .ppt) · Internship experience\ · Demo (short demo of your completed work) 3 Ring Binder With Plastic Sleeves (min. req) · Cover Letter · Resume · Transcript · Block or System Diagrams · 2 Letters of recommendation · School assignment with grade written on it. · Business Cards of people you have meet in Sleeves · Track Sheets etc. · Graded Assignments · Other items: Concert flyers, CD art work, photos, internship materials, Items to hand out · 10 Resumes · 100 Business Cards Demonstration / Unique Element (pick one) · Teach a skill about audio · Explain an aspect of the industry · Demonstrate something form your internship · Have any other ideas approved Display Items · Working Electronics Projects · CDs: Assignments for all your classes. · Any CDs or professional work you may have completed |