I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Shop Internship

2. Course Prefix & Number:
GDES 2352

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits - Variable: 1-12

4. Course Description:

Students will work in a graphic design/print shop through Central Lakes College. They will work as a customer service representative, a designer, a job tracker, data entry specialist, billing specialist, a print broker and production specialist in the communication industry. This course is repeatable.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

7. Other Prerequisites
Instructor permission required

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Graphic Design - Media Technology Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Layout a design project ready for bindery before printing
Utilize appropriate technology	Use a database to control tracking of design projects

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Demonstrate appropriate soft skills ie: puncuality, cooperation, and time management;
• Practice ethical decision making as it relates to the workplace; and
• Apply theoretical information from multiple courses in the workplace environment.
  

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

Internship agreement/contract will be created to guide the content/expectations for each individual intership.