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Internship
FAVS 450 offers an opportunity to receive on-the-job training through an approved fieldwork study program within the Film and Video Studies field. The focus of the internship is for students to work on projects that develop skills and/or apply theory in various areas of film and video studies (pre-production, production, post-production, writing, critical analysis, business, etc.)
Objectives of the Course
- To integrate theoretical and practical knowledge of film and video
- To provide a laboratory and technical instruction beyond the classroom setting
- To facilitate student entry into the job market after graduation
Eligibility
Students wishing to participate in the internship program will be expected to meet the following minimum standards:
- Must be a declared FAVS major
- Have completed 75 hours of college credit
- Have completed 15 hours of FAVS courses
- Have minimum of 2.0 overall Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Internship must be off-campus
Application Steps and Course Approval
In order to register for FAVS 450, the following steps must be completed.
- Review the internship openings available on the FAVS website or through the Video Listserv.
- Contact the FAVS director if you wish to discuss specific internships. Some internship opportunities are posted in other campus locations. Students may independently search for internships; however, the director must approve each based on the completed application.
- The student and, where appropriate, the FAVS Director should contact the agency to learn the expectations of the student intern and the criteria for appointment. A form letter providing the internship supervisor with course validation information is available if needed. The student should take the application materials to the agency when inquiring about the internship.
- An application for approval to enroll in FAVS 450 should be completed and returned to the FAVS Director for review. The application must include:
- A completed application form
- A signed liability contract
- A completed and signed student academic contract
- An unofficial transcript
General Information
The number of hours on the job is only one of several factors that determine the appropriateness of an internship. Other factors include the quality of the learning experience and opportunities to apply elements of film and video coursework in real world situations. During the regular semester, students ordinarily spend 10 hours per week on a 15-week semester on the job, although alternative schedules are also possible. A minimum of 150 hours for three credit hours is required. More time on the job is encouraged and often required.
FAVS 450 is a required course for a FAVS major.
Getting the Most Out of Your Internship
Getting the most out of your internship involves making some effort to explore how the skills and theory you have learned can be applied in real world settings, and taking initiative in making your internship a good learning experiences. Plan ahead in taking your internship, start lining it up and completing all the required paperwork. Try and get some background on the organization. Begin the internship with an understanding of what the company does and with whom. The better prepared you are the more responsibility you will have and the more you will learn. Consider this internship a job. Make a habit of being punctual. Be careful of taking on too many tasks. Be patient. Attitude is an important aspect of enjoying a successful internship. Interns may not always get to do the jobs they would rather be doing.
- Keep a journal of your experience at the workplace. Jot down reactions, feelings, observations, events, problems, processes, whatever strikes you about your environment. Read over the journal and comment about your previous writing, summing up your overall experience. What did you think you would learn? What did you actually learn?
Complaints/Problems
Complaints or issues regarding the internship experience, or concerns about the program should be directed to the FAVS Director. Should an internship be dissolved or any issues accrue, contact the FAVS Director as soon as possible.
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