INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGN CAHS 4920: Internship Coordinator:

Paula Frances PeekReed Professor of Interior Design INDS Undergraduate Program Directer Accreditation Coordinator 163 Spidle Hall Auburn University, AL 36849-5603 peekpau@auburn.edu (phone) 334.524.1854 (fax) 334.844.1340

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INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGN CAHS 4920: I nternship Course Descr ipti o n: The goal of the Interior Design Internship Program is to provide effective professional preparation for the students through field experience. Through mutual efforts to meet the educational needs of the students (as described by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, formerly FIDER), who are the future professionals, the cooperative relationship between the business and academic communities will be enhanced. The program is thereby established to benefit the student, the university, and the employer.

The following criteria have been developed as an operational framework for the Internship Program. The objectives should provide the framework for the development of each individual’s internship program. The student intern is responsible for developing, in cooperation with the Field Supervisor and with approval of the Internship Coordinator, an individualized program based upon identification of the internship objectives. Work experience structure and policies of participating firms may indicate modification of the program.

Internsh ip Exper ience: During the Internship the student should be regarded as an employee, with the obligations and privileges that implies, and will be expected to follow all policies of the firm applicable to this position of employment. The policies should be made clear to the student at the beginning of the internship.

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INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGN CAHS 4920: Specif ic Course Object ives:

Standard 4: Design Processa) identify and define relevant aspects of a design problem (goals, objectives, performance criteria). b) gather, evaluate, and apply appropriate and necessary information and research findings to solve the problem (pre-design investigation). c) synthesize information and generate multiple concepts and/or multiple design responses to programmatic requirements. d) demonstrate creative thinking and originality through presentation of a variety of ideas, approaches, and concepts.Standard 5: Collaborationa) team work structures and dynamics. b) the nature and value of integrated design practices.Standard 6: Communicationa) Students apply a variety of communication techniques and technologies appropriate to a range of purposes and audiences.Standard 7: Professionalism and Business Practicea) the contributions of interior design to contemporary society. b) various types of design practices. c) the elements of business practice (business development, financial management, strategic planning, and various forms of collaboration and integration of disciplines). d) the elements of project management, project communication, and project delivery methods. e) professional ethics.

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INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGN CAHS 4920:

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Specif ic Course Object ives:

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Standard 9: Space and Forma) two-dimensional design solutions. b) three-dimensional design solutions. c) Students are able to evaluate and communicate theories or concepts of spatial definition and organization.Standard 11: Furniture, Equipment, and Finish Materialsa) a broad range of materials and products. b) typical fabrication and installation methods, and maintenance requirements. c) Students select and apply appropriate materials and products on the basis of their properties and performance criteria, including ergonomics, environmental attributes, and life cycle cost. d) Students are able to layout and specify furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

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INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGN CAHS 4920: Enrollment, Housing and Insurance: The internship may be scheduled for any semester after the senior thesis is complete. The intern must be enrolled through the Internship Coordinator before both the 15th class day of the intended internship semester AND before the first day of the Internship Work Schedule of said semester. The student intern is required to pay tuition to Auburn University for CAHS 4920, Internship in Interior Design (8 credit hours). The student intern is responsible for living arrangements and related expenses. Auburn University does not provide liability insurance coverage for students.

Graduation:

All seniors must clear graduation and provide a Proof of Clearance Form prior to registering for their internship. Graduation clearance may be obtained through Katie Lackey in the Academic Affairs Office, 266 Spidle Hall, 334.844.4790 . Graduation information is posted on the Auburn University website: http://auburn.edu/student_info/student_a�airs/registrar/helpful-resources/graduation/ Make sure the Auburn Registrar’s Office (ground floor, Mary Martin Hall, 334.844.4770) has your correct mailing address.

Evaluation:

Fulfillment of requirements for academic credit will be supervised by the designated Internship Coordinator. Assignment of the final grade will be based upon the evaluation of completed assignments, weekly reports and the term project by the Internship Coordinator along with the evaluation by theField Supervisor.

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INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGN CAHS 4920: Field Superv is io n: The designated field supervisor is required to be a NCIDQ State Registered Designer or a State Registered Architect within the approved firm. The Field Supervisor is to provide the administrative supervision of the intern’s experience. The responsibilities of the Field Supervisor include: assisting the intern with determining objectives and responsibilities. providing opportunities for the intern to reach objectives and complete assignments. providing direction and counsel for intern’s professional development. supervising the intern’s term project. assessing the intern’s professional development at the end of the semester (Evaluation Form provided by Internship Coordinator via e-mail during semester and is to be mailed directly to the Internship Coordinator from the Field Supervisor).

Compensation & I nsurance: The nature of approved firms and organizations in which student interns may select to be placed varies considerably. The appropriate methods of compensations for internships are open to negotiation between the intern and the approved firm. Examples of compensation that some firms have used include salary, hourly wage, tuition grant, and commission on sales.

It is expected that the firm will provide reimbursement for travel costs should the intern be requested to use his or her personal vehicle for company business.

Student interns are expected to have access to the same emergency health care for job related injuries as that extended to employees of the firm.

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2013 Internship Work Schedule:

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SP R I NG SU MM E R F A L L February 3 - 7

February 10 - 14

February 17 - 21

February 24 - 28

March 3 - 7

March 10 - 14

March 17 - 21

March 24 - 28

March 31 - April 4

April 7 - 11

June 9 - 13

June 16 - 20

June 23 - 27

June 30 - July 4

June 2 - June 6

May 26 - 30

July 7 - 11

July 14 - 18

July 21 - 25

July 28 - August 1

August 1April 11Due November 14

September 8 - 12

September 15 - 19

September 22 - 26

Setpember 29 - Oct. 3

October 6 - 10

October 13 - 17

October 20 - 24

October 27 - 31

November 3 - Nov. 7

November 10 - 14

Interns are required to work a 40 hour work week for the assigned 10 consecutive weeks .Your OFFICIAL INTERNSHIP (based on the schedule listed above, no acceptions) is the time frame on which the intern will be graded and on which the intern will create Weekly Journaling Entries, complete Weekly Assignments, and compile

a Term Assignment Binder with the Term Journaling Binder.

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INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGNCAHS 4920:

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INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGN CAHS 4920: Weekly Journaling Reports:

Each week the student intern will submit a Weekly Journaling Report by e-mail that discusses the week’s projects and activities. The student intern’s perspective of the job is an important part of the Weekly Journaling Reports, although they should not be approached as personal journals. Weekly Journaling Reports should document work related events and activities experienced by the Student Intern in a professional manner.

Each Weekly Journaling Report should be carefully and thoughtfully written. It should identify and focus on the learning outcome of the work experiences, NOT MERELY A CHRONOLOGICAL NARRATIVE OF WEEKLY ACTIVITIES. The Weekly Journaling Report should analyze the work experience in the context of professional and personal objectives fulfilled or not fulfilled, insights gained in relationships with fellow employees, Field Supervisor and client insights into professional and business practices. The Weekly Journaling Report should be reflective and introspective.

The Weekly Journaling Reports should use a professional report format (include intern’s name, firm name and address, Field Supervisor’s name and registration or license number) and be dated and numbered according to the corresponding week to which it is documenting.

Weekly Journaling Reports are separate in manner and objectives from each week’s Assignment.

Journal i n g B i n der:

Create a Journaling Binder in a bound document format. It should include a table of contents, tabs, and ALL Journaling Reports completed during the internship. Include examples of work completed during the weeks documented. Examples may be in the form of sketches, CAD work, materials in “Look Book” form, photos, legends, budget info, etc.

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INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGN CAHS 4920: 2013 Assignment & Journaling Report Schedule:

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GRADUATION ! (hopefully)

Assignment: Site Information

Journal Entry:

Assign. Term Binder Due April 16, July. 30, or Nov. 12

Photos Scrapbook

Continuing Education / Orientation & Training

Interviews

Thank You Letters

No Assignment - NeoCon Week (in summer)

Journaling Entry

Journaling Term Binder

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Journaling Entry

ASSIGNMENT REQUIRES PRIOR SCHEDULING.Due Dates: Assignments and Journaling are due by 10:00 A.M. the Monday following the week for which they are assigned.All Assignments and Journaling other than the Term Binders should be corresponded to the Internship Coordinator through the student’s Auburn University e-mail account.Assignment and Journaling Term Binders are due to the Internship Advisor’s office by hand or post .

Project Information Research Report

Intern-Evaluation, Internship-Evaluation

Overview of Firm

Assi g nments:

#1 Site Information The Purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with a basic

understanding and awareness of the firm. The student should attaininformation as to the history and integrity of the firm, the founding Principals, designers and the integration of the interior designers / units.

#2 Overview of Firm

Provide and overview of the Internship site for the Internship Coordinator. The overview must include a description of the firm’s structure and organization, operations, clientele, personnel, services, facilities, compensation plans and benefits.

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#4 No Assignment -- Don’t Forget to Journal!!!#5

InterviewsDiscussions with people in a variety of pr ofessional positions will provide the intern with various perspectives and approaches. Four interviews will be conducted with personel at the internship site (principals, designers

architects , engineers, sales reps, human resources personel, assistants, etc., are also applicable). Write extensive summaries of these interviews.

Continuing Eduation / Orientation TrainingProvide a detailed description of the training and orientation process for interns / new employees. Include information on all aspects of entry training from email set-up to advanced BIM rendering lunch-and-learns. Be sure to keep accurate records of your training from day one in order to write this report with ease. Subjects to include could include but are limited to navigating the resource room, record keeping and time sheetsintroduction to speci�cation software and the requirements of the �rm, o�cial heirarchy in �rm as intern relates to employees, instruction on the order through which questionsnavigate, etc. 9

INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGNCAHS 4920: Assig nments (conti nued)

#6 Project Information Collection Research Report Research and report on how your firm conducts the initial information gathering process of a project. Include information on how your firm researches and provides solutions for client needs, existing conditions, applicable codes, historic restrictions, permits and regulations, etc. The report should be overtly inclusive concerning all “front end” processes that directly influence the design of a project. #7 Photo Scrapbook Create a Scrapbook that visually summarizes your internship. Photos should cover the scope and scale of your interactions, experiences, opportunities people and places you have encountered from this experience. Begin taking and collecting your images from the first week of your internship in order to thoroughly document the entire experience. You will create a “scrapbook” in InDesign (with captions) and turn this assignment in through Dropbox to the Internship Coordinator. These should be fun - something you will keep - something that captures the character of your internship.#9 Intern Evaluation and Internship Evaluation This report should be an evaluation of the internship field experience in the context of the stated overall and individual objectives being or not being achieved. The Internship Field Supervisor will evaluate the intern using the Intern Evaluation Form and will mail the form directly to the Internship Coordinator.#9 Thank You Letters Write and mail thank you letters to the internship field supervisor, principal/s of your firm, and any other key players in your internship. #10 Assignment Term Binder, Journaling Term Binder Compile separate Term Binders that encompass all assignments and all journaling reports. These binders should be presented professionally.

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INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGN CAHS 4920: Steps to Internship Registration:

All internship sites must be approved by the Internship Coordinator PRIOR to registration.

1. Complete a Proof of Graduation Clearance Form (requires appointment to clear graduation with and signature of Academic Affairs Administrator and Student Intern). 2. Complete Acknowledgement Statement and Release Form (requires signatures from Student Intern, Legal Guardian and Internship Coordinator) 3. Correctly Complete the Internship Site Data Form. 4. DOUBLE CHECK the Field Supervisor area of the Internship Site Data Form for accuracy and accidental omissions (requires copy of Field Supervisor’s NCIDQ Certification or State Licensing Card and Field Supervisor’s signature)! 5. Correctly Complete the Intern Data Form. 6. Provide Student Intern’s Current Resume. Complete ALL forms legibly and CORRECTLY. Compile All forms in a manila envelope labeled as follows: Interns Name

CAHS 4920, INDS Internship Semester / Year

To be unblocked and enrolled present compiled and labeled manila envelope to the Internship Coordinator before both the 15th class day of intended internship semester AND before the first day of the Internship Work Schedule of said semester. INCOMPLETE FORMS or forms not SUBMITTED and APPROVED PRIOR TO THE INTERNSHIP qualify the Student Intern as ineligible for Internship Credit.

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INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGN CAHS 4920: Proof of Graduation Clearance Form:

Signature of Student Date

Signature of Academic Affairs Advisor Date

Instructions: All INDS students within their last year in the prescribed curriculum must clear graduation and complete a current and signed Proof of Clearance Form prior to registering for their internship. Please schedule an appointment (appointments only made by phone) to obtain Graduation Clearance through: Ms. Katie Lackey / Ms. Kim Parker Academic Affairs Office 266 Spidle Hall 334.844.4790

I acknowledge that I have met with and reviewed the completed coursework of the

If you have already performed a Graduation Clearance within the last year you may use the form completed in your meeting as opposed to this form.

Perspective Student Intern listed below. The aforementioned student is Cleared for Graduation pending successful completion of the courses listed. The attached schedule suggests a proposed timeline I have prepared, in conjunction with the student, for completion of the coursework necessary for graduation.

Student: Student ID #:

Course / ID: Semester:

Course / ID: Semester:

Course / ID: Semester:

Course / ID: Semester:

Graduation Clearance Timeline:

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INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGN CAHS 4920: Acknowledgement Statement and Release Form:

I acknowledge that I will participate in the Internship in Interior Design that is a requirement for graduation in my chosen major. I acknowledge that I will assume all risk of injury, loss of life or damage to property arising out of participation in this program. I release Auburn University, its Board of Trustees, Faculty and Staff from all liability as to any right of action that may accrue to me, my heirs or representatives for any such injuries or loss that I may suffer while participating in this University sponsored program.

I am aware that I have the responsibility to review with the supervising firm any compensation or benefits that might be available to me. Specifically: any compensation the firm extends to me as a gratuity or as a salary. coverage by the firm’s liability insurance. reimbursement for travel expense I may incur at the request of the firm other than daily travel to and from the internship site. out of pocket expenses I may incur at the request of my field supervisor for the benefit of the firm that would be considered an expense incurred by the business firm.

I acknowledge that I have informed my parent(s) or legal guardian(s) that I have signed this release.

Signature of Student Intern

Signature of Legal Guardian (MOM or DAD) Date

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Signature of Internship Coordinator (PEEK) Date

INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGNCAHS 4920: Internship Site Data Form: (type or print entire form clearly in ink)

Name of Firm:

Business Type:

Principal(s):

Website URL: Fax #:

Name of Student Intern:

City: State: Zip:

City: State: Zip:

Street Address:

Mailing Address:

Name of Field Supervisor:

Title of Field Supervisor:

Field Supervisor’s NCIDQ Registration # or Licensing #:

Permission to use Firm Name on intern placement lists: Yes No

Permission to use Firm Web-link on intern placement lists: Yes No

Permission to use Firm Logo on intern placement lists: Yes No

Phone #: E-mail:

Provide color print of Firm Logo (letterhead or business card) -

Provide current Business Card -

Provide photocopy of Registration or Licensing Card -

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INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGNCAHS 4920: Student Intern Data Form: (type or print entire form clearly in ink)

Student Name:

Intern Semester / Year:

Are you graduating at the end of the internship?

How did you learn of your Internship Site?

Are you you’r firm’s first AU Human Sciences INDS Intern?

Are you being compensated?

If Yes, to what extent? $ / hr. other

Internship Residence Address:

AU E-mail:

Auburn ID #:

Land Line Phone: Cell #:

Name of Legal Guardian(s):

City: State: Zip:

Address:

Phone: E-mail:

City: State: Zip:

Yes No

Permission to use Student Name on Internship Placement List? Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Signature of Student Intern Date

Please Answer the Following:

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