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Spring 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: ARTC-2388 (Section: 1, CRN: 10330) Internship-Commercial and Advertising Art |
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| Instructor | Maurice Abelman | ||||||||
| abelmanm@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6389 | ||||||||
| Office | Student Center - Room: 413 | ||||||||
| Office Hours |
OFFICE HOURS :
MW: 10am-11am//12:30pm-1pm (PAC Room 124)
F: 10am-11am (PAC 124)
TR: 9:30am-11am//3:30pm5pm (PAC 124)
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| 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. | ||||||||
| Required 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.
Text (required)
Graphic Design Internship
Student Handbook
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
Materials and Items Needed
Computer Access & Internet Connection
Email, Cellphone
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Creative Cloud or One Drive
Word Processor App.
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Course Description
A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the
college and the employer.
Learning Outcome
• As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills
involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations,
laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental,
social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/
industry
• Will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal
and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills
using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Lecture Schedule
Week 1 - Course Intro , Syllabus, 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.
Review meeting with the Course Instructor
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.
Review meeting with the Course Instructor
Week 13 - Journal and weekly hours due.
Week 14 - Journal and weekly hours due.
Week 15 - Journal and weekly hours due.
Week 16- End of Course (EOC) evaluation Due
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Major Assignments
Week 1 - Course Intro , Syllabus, 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.
Review meeting with the Course Instructor
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.
Review meeting with the Course Instructor
Week 13 - Journal and weekly hours due.
Week 14 - Journal and weekly hours due.
Week 15 - Journal and weekly hours due.
Week 16- End of Course (EOC) evaluation Due
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| Final Exam Date | May 14, 2025 - 8:00 AM Through March 14, 2025 - 9:00 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
Grade Breakdown
Passing grades: 100-90= A 89-80=B 79-70=C
Failing Grades: 69-60= D 59 – Below= F
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Determination of Final Grade
70% End of Course (EOC) evaluation -
The majority of the grade for this class will be based of the
EOC evaluation that your supervisor will fill out at the end of
the semester. This will measure your performance for your
internship this semester.
30% Weekly Journals-
At the end of each week you will be required to fill out a
journal on what you did for the internship and what you
learned. Review meetings will be held with student and
course instructor every 6 weeks. Students must schedule
a meeting and discuss their experience so far with the
internship during the review meetings.
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Attendance
You will be responsible and accountable for meeting with the
internship supervisor each week and fulfilling the required
weekly hours you need for the semester. You must meet the
requirements outlined in the handbook or you will not be able
to pass the class.
Class Etiquette and Mindfulness
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. You should
be on your 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 your resume and portfolio.
Do your best. I believe in you! If you have any issues with the
internship you must contact the course instructor immediately
to address any issues.
Class News and Updates
If there are any updates for class I will contact you via email
(through the campus email with reminders, changes or any
other pertinent information. Please check your email once
per day to make sure there aren’t any important updates. It
is your responsibility to manage your emails so that lines of
communication are open and available.
Contacting The Instructor
The best way to contact me is through email. I will get back to
you within 24-48 hrs. Please note that I only check my LSCPA
email after 6pm on weekdays
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| Attendance Policy |
Attendance
You will be responsible and accountable for meeting with the
internship supervisor each week and fulfilling the required
weekly hours you need for the semester. You must meet the
requirements outlined in the handbook or you will not be able
to pass the class.
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| Additional Information |
Disclaimer
This syllabus is subject to change at any time during the semester. You will be
notified of any changes or will be issued a new syllabus
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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