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INTERNSHIP IN INTERIOR DESIGN

Internship Coordinator:

Paula Frances Peek

Reed 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 Course Description:
The goal of the Interior Design Internship Program is to provide eective
professional preparation for the students through eld experience. Through
mutual eorts 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 benet 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 individuals 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.

Internship Experience: 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 rm 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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Specific Course Objectives:
Standard 4: Design Process
a) identify and dene relevant aspects of a design problem (goals, objectives,
performance criteria).
b) gather, evaluate, and apply appropriate and necessary information and
research ndings 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: Collaboration
a) team work structures and dynamics.
b) the nature and value of integrated design practices.
Standard 6: Communication
a) Students apply a variety of communication techniques and technologies
appropriate to a range of purposes and audiences.
Standard 7: Professionalism and Business Practice
a) the contributions of interior design to contemporary society.
b) various types of design practices.
c) the elements of business practice (business development, nancial
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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Specific Course Objectives:
Standard 9: Space and Form
a) two-dimensional design solutions.
b) three-dimensional design solutions.
c) Students are able to evaluate and communicate theories or concepts of
spatial denition and organization.
Standard 11: Furniture, Equipment, and Finish Materials
a) 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, xtures, and equipment.

3a
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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
rst 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.

Evaluation:
Fulllment of requirements for academic credit will be supervised by the

designated Internship Coordinator. Assignment of the nal 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 the
Field Supervisor.

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 Aairs Ofce, 266 Spidle Hall, 334.844.4790 .
Graduation information is posted on the Auburn University website:

http://auburn.edu/student_info/student_affairs/registrar/helpful-resources/graduation/

Make sure the Auburn Registrars Ofce (ground oor, Mary Martin Hall,
334.844.4770) has your correct mailing address.

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Field
Supervision:
The designated eld supervisor is required to be a NCIDQ State Registered

Designer or a State Registered Architect within the approved rm. The Field
Supervisor is to provide the administrative supervision of the interns
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 interns professional development.
supervising the interns term project.
assessing the interns 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
&
Insurance:
The nature of approved rms 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 rm. Examples of compensation that some rms have used include
salary, hourly wage, tuition grant, and commission on sales.

It is expected that the rm 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 rm.

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2013 Internship Work Schedule:

SPR ING

SUMMER

F A LL

February 3 - 7

May 26 - 30

September 8 - 12

February 10 - 14

June 2 - June 6

September 15 - 19

February 17 - 21

June 9 - 13

September 22 - 26

February 24 - 28

June 16 - 20

Setpember 29 - Oct. 3

March 3 - 7

June 23 - 27

October 6 - 10

March 10 - 14

June 30 - July 4

October 13 - 17

March 17 - 21

July 7 - 11

October 20 - 24

March 24 - 28

July 14 - 18

October 27 - 31

March 31 - April 4

July 21 - 25

November 3 - Nov. 7

10

April 7 - 11

July 28 - August 1

November 10 - 14

April 11

August 1

November 14

Due

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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Weekly
Journaling
Reports:
Each week the student intern will submit a Weekly Journaling Report by e-mail
that discusses the weeks projects and activities. The student interns
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 fullled or not fullled, insights gained in
relationships with fellow employees, Field Supervisor and client insights into
professional and business practices. The Weekly Journaling Report should be
reective and introspective.
The Weekly Journaling Reports should use a professional report format (include
interns name, rm name and address, Field Supervisors 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
weeks Assignment.

Journaling Binder:

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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2013 Assignment & Journaling Report Schedule:

Assignment:

Journal Entry:

Site Information

Journaling Entry

Overview of Firm

Journaling Entry

Interviews

Journaling Entry

No Assignment - NeoCon Week (in summer)

Journaling Entry

Continuing Education / Orientation & Training

Journaling Entry

Project Information Research Report

Journaling Entry

Photos Scrapbook

Journaling Entry

Intern-Evaluation, Internship-Evaluation

Journaling Entry

Thank You Letters

Journaling Entry

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

Journaling Term Binder

GRADUATION ! ( hopefully)

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 students Auburn University e-mail account.
Assignment and Journaling Term Binders are due to the Internship Advisors ofce by hand or post .

Assignments:
#1

#2

#3

#4
#5

Site Information
The Purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with a basic
understanding and awareness of the firm. The student should attain
information as to the history and integrity of the firm, the founding
Principals, designers and the integration of the interior designers / units.
Overview of Firm
Provide and overview of the Internship site for the Internship Coordinator.
The overview must include a description of the firms structure and
organization, operations, clientele, personnel, services, facilities,
compensation plans and benefits.
Interviews
Discussions 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.
No Assignment -- Dont Forget to Journal!!!
Continuing Eduation / Orientation Training
Provide 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 sheets
introduction to specification software and the requirements of
the firm, official heirarchy in firm as intern relates to
employees, instruction on the order through which questions
navigate, etc.

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Assignments (continued)
#6

#7

#9

#9
#10

Project Information Collection Research Report

Research and report on how your rm conducts the initial information
gathering process of a project. Include information on how your rm
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 inuence the design of a project.
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 rst 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.
Intern Evaluation and Internship Evaluation
This report should be an evaluation of the internship eld 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.
Thank You Letters
Write and mail thank you letters to the internship eld supervisor, principal/s
of your rm, and any other key players in your internship.
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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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 Aairs
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 Supervisors NCIDQ Certication or State Licensing Card and
Field Supervisors signature)!
5. Correctly Complete the Intern Data Form.
6. Provide Student Interns 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 rst 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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Proof of Graduation Clearance Form:

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 Aairs Ofce
266 Spidle Hall
334.844.4790
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.
I acknowledge that I have met with and reviewed the completed coursework of the
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 #:

Graduation Clearance Timeline:

Course / ID:

Semester:

Course / ID:

Semester:

Course / ID:

Semester:

Course / ID:

Semester:

Signature of Student

Date

Signature of Academic Aairs Advisor

Date

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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 Sta 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 suer while participating in this University
sponsored program.
I am aware that I have the responsibility to review with the supervising rm any
compensation or benets that might be available to me. Specically:
any compensation the rm extends to me as a gratuity or as a salary.
coverage by the rms liability insurance.
reimbursement for travel expense I may incur at the request of the rm other
than daily travel to and from the internship site.
out of pocket expenses I may incur at the request of my eld supervisor for the
benet of the rm that would be considered an expense incurred by the business
rm.
I acknowledge that I have informed my parent(s) or legal guardian(s) that I have signed
this release.

Signature of Student Intern

Date

Signature of Legal Guardian (MOM or DAD)

Date

Signature of Internship Coordinator (PEEK)

Date

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Internship Site Data Form:

(type or print entire form clearly in ink)

Name of Student Intern:

Name of Firm:
Business Type:
Principal(s):
Website URL:

Fax #:

Street Address:
City:

State:

Zip:

State:

Zip:

Mailing Address:
City:
Name of Field Supervisor:
Title of Field Supervisor:
Phone #:

E-mail:

Field Supervisors NCIDQ Registration # or Licensing #:

Provide photocopy of Registration or Licensing Card Provide current Business Card Permission to use Firm Name on intern placement lists:

Yes

Permission to use Firm Web-link on intern placement lists:

Yes

Permission to use Firm Logo on intern placement lists:

Yes

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

Signature of Field Supervisor

No
No

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No

Date

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Student Intern Data Form:

(type or print entire form clearly in ink)

Please Answer the Following:

Student Name:

Auburn ID #:

Intern Semester / Year:

AU E-mail:

Are you graduating at the end of the internship?

Yes

No

Permission to use Student Name on Internship Placement List?

Yes

No

Are you your firms first AU Human Sciences INDS Intern?

Yes

No

Are you being compensated?

Yes

No

How did you learn of your Internship Site?

If Yes, to what extent?

/ hr.

other

Internship Residence Address:

City:

State:

Land Line Phone:

Cell #:

Zip:

Name of Legal Guardian(s):

Address:
City:

State:

Phone:

E-mail:

Signature of Student Intern

Zip:

Date

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