ENGL 452 - Internship in Television

Directed experience working in television, performing professional duties and responsibilities. Specific requirements will vary but include, as a minimum, keeping a detailed journal and writing a 15-page paper analyzing the organization and what the student learned.

Credits: 1-6

Hours: A minimum of 100 hours of directed experience must be documented, but interns usually work to complete tasks. Credit and evaluation are normally based on achieving the goals in a written contract signed by the student, the supervisor and the practicum instructor, on the journal and on the analytical paper. Strongly recommended: substantial communications coursework, a competitive portfolio, 80 hours of work toward graduation, and completed internship arrangements.

Permissions Required: Instructor