DSN 340: Pre-Internship Seminar
Prerequisites: Passing of Second Year Portfolio Review and a minimum of a 2.5 GPA
in major.
Credit Hours: (1)
A self-directed study to prepare the student for a summer internship experience in
fashion design, interior design or fashion/interior merchandising.
Note(s): Students cannot receive credit for both DSN 340 and DSN 390.
Detailed Description of Course
This course prepares students to locate, obtain, and prepare for a summer internship
opportunity. Topics include: internship objectives, professional resume and cover
letter writing, interviewing techniques and professional attire, internship expectations,
and contacts for possible internship opportunities.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
This course is a self-directed exploration of potential internship opportunities,
guided by design instructors and career specialists. Class sessions will emphasize
interactive participation, and research. The student will complete individualized
research specific to his/her stated objectives for the internship experience. Timely
processing of all internship documents, including the official contract with an internship
site, is required.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will demonstrate:
1. The ability to identify career opportunities within the design fashion/interiors
profession.
2. Understanding of requirements for summer internship (time management and organization
skills, contracts, hours required at internship site, and, expectations).
3. Knowledge of opportunities for experiential learning within specific cities (US
or international).
4. Competency in producing clear objectives and goals for the summer internship experience.
5. Competency in producing a professional resume.
6. Competency in applying active listening skills and interviewing techniques (attire,
questions and answers, phone interview protocol).
7. The ability to participate in a community service project.
Assessment Measures
Assignments include: a resume, goals and objectives, and research related to various
internship opportunities and living arrangements. In addition, the student will participate
in a community service project, professional attire sessions, oral presentations and
mock interviews. Timely completion of all assignments and exercises is required.
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
March, 2010