COMM 290 - Graphic Design - Photography Practicum

3 Credits: (12 work hours per week)

Course Description
This practicum will provide the student with a practical and disciplined work experience in a field setting. The student will spend a minimum of 12 hours a week (180 hours for the semester) working in a professional setting under the guidance of experienced graphic designers or photographers.

Prerequisite Completion of 48 program credit hours, COMM 111 and COMM 212 with a “C” grade or higher; Photography students are also required to complete COMM 233 and COMM 234 with a “C” grade or higher and have approval of program director.

A. Apply various discipline theories and skills while working within the confines of a professional establishment.

B. Work under the direction of supervisory personnel.

C. Participate effectively in client relationships.

D. Work effectively with all personnel involved in the production of professional products.

E. Use a variety of electronic and manual tools to produce projects for professional clients.

F. Meet assigned production deadlines.

G. Apply cost analysis as applied to various professional products.

Content
A. The production of graphic design or photographic layouts

B. The production of camera ready work

C. Participation in designer/client relationships

D. Participation in printer relationships

E. Cost analysis, job bidding, and billing of services

Student Evaluation
Evaluation will be based upon a portfolio, journal, critiques from a faculty supervisor, and evaluation of the professional supervisor.