• IMED 2388.8001
  Internship -
  Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
• 3 credit class
• Fall 2008
• Richland College: Information Technology
• August 25 - December 11, 2008
• Instructors:
  • Dwayne Carter
    dcarter@dcccd.edu
    Telephone: 972-238-6987
    Office T246D
  • Genevieve Espinosa
    gespinosa@dcccd.edu
    972-238-6258
    Office T246C

   

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. An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.

Prerequisite:

Completion of a minimum of two semesters of Multimedia courses. Students must have permission from the Multimedia Department before enrolling.

End-of-Course Outcomes:

After successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

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 and 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.

Scans Skills:

The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) was appointed by the Secretary of Labor to determine the skills people need to succeed in the world of work. Richland College is determined to prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today’s dynamic work environment. Towards this goal, these workplace competencies and foundation skills have been designed into the curriculum for this course:

Lab Hours:

The Multimedia Learning Center (972-238-6001) is located in Thunderduck Hall, T246

All Multimedia (credit and continuing education) students must show a Student ID Card to use the lab and check out any equipment. IDs are available at the Student ID Office, T141.

Textbook and Supplies:

COOP Education Student Guide
Richland College download PDF

Tools such as Zip Disks and Writable CD’s may vary but most will generally be supplied by the employer / supervisor

Grading Procedure:

Grades are based on the ability of the student to meet the goals and objectives identified by the instructor and by the employer / supervisor.
A: excellent
B: good
C: satisfactory
D: unsatisfactory
F: failing

PLEASE NOTE! Grade reports are no longer mailed. Convenient access is available online or by telephone. Use your student identification number when you log in to eConnect or call Touch Tone Services. Web Site address: http://econnect.dcccd.edu. Telephone number: 972-613-1818.

Attendance:

Students must meet the minimum requirement of hours for successful completion of an internship. A student must spend a minimum of 15 hours per week at the Internship worksite in the Fall and Spring Semesters and 20 hours per week in the Summer semesters .Students who are unable to meet these obligations should contact the instructor and the worksite supervisor immediately.

Students who will be absent from class for the observance of a religious holiday should discuss this with the instructor and the workplace supervisor at the start of the internship.

Withdrawal Policy:

If you are unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to withdraw formally. The withdrawal request must be received in the Registrar’s Office by the semester's withdrawal date. Failure to do so will result in your receiving a performance grade, usually an “F.” If you drop a class or withdraw from the college before the official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a “W” (Withdraw) in each class dropped.

You may drop a course at the Admissions Office (T170), the Advising Center (T180) or the BTEC Advising Center (T162). Please consult with your instructor if you are thinking of dropping the course.

Drop Date:

September 8 is the last day to drop from this course without receiving an automatic "W" and without the course reflecting on your transcript.

Withdrawal Date:

November 13 is the last day to withdraw from this course with an automatic "W".

Six Drop Policy:

STOP BEFORE YOU DROP! For students who enrolled in college level courses for the first time in the fall of 2007, Texas Education Code 51.907 limits the number of courses a student may drop. You may drop no more than 6 courses during your entire undergraduate career unless the drop qualifies as an exception. Your campus counseling/advising center will give you more information on the allowable exceptions. Remember that once you have accumulated 6 non-exempt drops, you cannot drop any other courses with a “W”. Therefore, please exercise caution when dropping courses in any Texas public institution of higher learning, including all seven of the Dallas County Community Colleges. For more information, you may access: https://www1.dcccd.edu/coursedrops

Repeating this Course:

Effective for Fall Semester 2005, the Dallas County Community Colleges will charge additional tuition to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. All third and subsequent attempts of the majority of credit and Continuing Education/Workforce Training courses will result in additional tuition to be charged. Developmental Studies and some other courses will not be charged a higher tuition rate. Third attempts include courses taken at any of the Dallas County Community Colleges since the Fall 2002 Semester. See Third Attempt to Enroll in a Course at http://www.dcccd.edu/thirdcourseattempt/

Academic Honesty:

Scholastic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. As a college student, you are considered a responsible adult. Your enrollment indicates acceptance of the DCCCD Code of Student Conduct published in the DCCCD Catalog. https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0506/ss/code.cfm

Disability Accommodation:

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: Students requesting accommodations due to the presence of a disability must identify themselves to the instructor the first week of classes and provide documentation defining the accommodation needs from the Disability Services Office in Thunderduck Hall, T120.

Religious Holidays

Absences for observance of a religious holy day are excused. A student whose absence is excused to observe a religious holy day is allowed to contract with the instructor to take a make-up examination or complete an assignment within a reasonable time after the absence.

Attention Financial Aid Students:

If you are receiving Financial Aid grants or loans, you must begin attendance in all classes. Do not drop or stop attending any class without consulting the Financial Aid Office. Changes in your enrollment level and failing grades may require that you repay financial aid funds. Students who fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this policy.

Web Server Posting Policy:

The Richland Student Web Server is open to all users of the World Wide Web. Any information students or instructors place in their files is readable by any user of the World Wide Web.

http://www.rlc.dcccd.edu/multimedia
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Disclaimer reserving right to change syllabus:

The instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus as necessary.