Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: ARTC-2388- Section: 01 Internship-Commercial and Advertising Art

Instructor Information
Instructor	Maurice Abelman
E-mail	abelmanm@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6389
Office	Location: Student Center - Room: 413 Hours: Office Hours M,W,F (9-11). Mac Lab Hours W,F (12-1)
Department	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: John Freyermuth E-mail: freyermuthje@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1. Prepares design elements for inclusion into a digital product SLO 1. Students will prepare design elements for inclusion into a digital product PSLO 2. Creates original design elements for inclusion into a portfolio SLO 2 Students will create original design elements for inclusion into a portfolio PSLO 3. Describes current trends in graphic design. SLO 3. Students will describe current trends in graphic design. PSLO 4. Demonstrates ethics and professionalism within the graphic design field. SLO 4. Students will demonstrate ethics and professionalism within the graphic design field.
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1. Prepares design elements for inclusion into a digital product SLO 1. Students will prepare design elements for inclusion into a digital product PSLO 2. Creates original design elements for inclusion into a portfolio SLO 2 Students will create original design elements for inclusion into a portfolio PSLO 3. Describes current trends in graphic design. SLO 3. Students will describe current trends in graphic design. PSLO 4. Demonstrates ethics and professionalism within the graphic design field. SLO 4. Students will demonstrate ethics and professionalism within the graphic design field.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. none
Lecture Topics Outline	Having been granted an internship is a great honor and the student should understand that they represent not only themselves but Lamar State College Port Arthur. They should be on their best behavior at all times and strive to make an impression with your mentor. you never know it could lead to a permanent or a good reference on you resume and portfolio. Do your best. I believe in you!
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Introductory paperwork; begin internship Week 2: Journal and weekly hours due Week 3: Journal and weekly hours due Week 4: Journal and weekly hours due Week 5: Journal and weekly hours due Week 6: Journal and weekly hours due Week 7: Journal and weekly hours due Week 8: Journal and weekly hours due Week 9: Journal and weekly hours due Week 10: Journal and weekly hours due Week 11: Journal and weekly hours due Week 12: Journal and weekly hours due Week 13: Journal and weekly hours due Week 14: Journal and weekly hours due Week 15: Journal and weekly hours due Week 16: Journal and weekly hours due
Final Exam Date	May 7, 2020 - 12:00 AM   Through  May 7, 2020 - 1:00 AM
Grading Scale	Passing grades: 100-90= A 89-80=B 79-70=C Failing Grades: 69-60= D 59 and Below= F
Determination of Final Grade	End of Course (EOC) evaluation 70% Journals/Discussions 30%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Having been granted an internship is a great honor and the student should understand that they represent not only themselves but Lamar State College Port Arthur. They should be on their best behavior at all times and strive to make an impression with your mentor. you never know it could lead to a permanent or a good reference on you resume and portfolio. Do your best. I believe in you!
Attendance Policy	Student is required to work during scheduled times being absent or tardy could effect the End of Course (EOC) evaluation, resulting in a lower grade.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other	* I hold the right to change these rules according to each situation.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.