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Packet Includes: Application

Prerequisites

Course Requirements

Syllabus and Due Dates

ASID Code of Ethics

Business Procedures Assignment

Interior Design Blog Assignment

Forms 1 – 6

Interior Design Internship

ID-442

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Date: _______________________ Semester of Proposed Internship: _______________

Directions: Please provide all requested information. Attach the following to this application: (1)

current/accurate USM transcript, (2) a copy of updated résumé, and (3) a copy of the cover

letter used to obtain internship.

Name: ______________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

______________________________________

Home Phone: _____________________Cell: ____________

E-Mail: ______________________________________

List any courses with section number and credit hours that must be taken while interning:

Course: _________________________________ Section: _____ Hours: ________

Course: _________________________________ Section: _____ Hours: ________

Course: _________________________________ Section: _____ Hours: ________

Do you plan to have employment in addition to the internship? _____ Yes _____ No

If yes, please provide the name, address, and phone number of this employment as well as the

name of your direct supervisor:

______________________________________

______________________________________

______________________________________

______________________________________

______________________________________

Has this additional employment been discussed with the following?

Academic advisor at USM _____ Yes _____ No

ID 442 instructor _____ Yes _____ No

Supervisor in host firm _____ Yes _____ No

Before taking ID 442, a student must have earned a grade of “C” or better in all ID courses

taken and have an overall GPA of 2.5 in the major. Please check all courses below that meet

this requirement. Place “IP” in the blank if a course is “in progress.” Write your grade in the

blank provided. Juniors will not have taken all these courses.

_____ ART 101 _____ CAD (ID 210) _____ Revit (ID 311) _____ ID 342 GHY 331_____

_____ ART 111 _____ ID 232 _____ ID 320 _____ ID 439 ART HIS _____

_____ ART 112 _____ ID 238 _____ ID 325 _____ ID 440 ID 490 _____

_____ ID 140 _____ ID 240 _____ ID 339 _____ ID 441 ID 303 _____

_____ ID 178 _____ ID 242 _____ ID 340 _____ ID 438

Internship Application

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Please provide the name, address, phone number and email address of the host design

establishment chosen for your internship:

______________________________________

______________________________________

______________________________________

______________________________________

______________________________________

Please provide the name of your direct supervisor at the host firm:

______________________________________

Proposed period of internship (begins) _____________ (ends) ____________

Number of hours intern will be working per week: ___________

Will the intern be paid a salary? ______ Yes ______ No

I hereby certify that the information on this Interior Design Internship Application, the transcript,

résumé, and cover letter is complete, accurate, and truthful to the best of my knowledge.

________________________________________

Signature of Student Date

The host interior design establishment listed above is the student’s choice and has been

approved. Until signed, the internship is not approved.

________________________________________

Signature of Instructor Date

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Congratulations…. You are soon going to be leaving your academic career

at Southern Miss for a professional career in interior design. As a final requirement for

your degree, you must complete a 4 credit hour internship experience consisting of 320

hours. This document will outline the requirements of your host firm, your requirements

as an intern as well as the requirements for all assignments.

It is our intention that ID-442 will open doors for your future career. While the Interior

Design Program does not dictate or find internships for our students we do advise

students to seek internships in areas that they would hope to pursue as a future career.

We do have a record of firms from prior interns that we can share if you know a particular

area you wish to work within.

ID-442 Course Description:

4 -6 hr: A practicum for the interior design student in a working-training situation with a

professional interior designer.

Internship Prerequisites:

It is recommended that all interior design coursework be completed prior to the

internship so that any potential job offers can be accepted by the student. Students

may enroll in other classes while interning as long as the student can achieve the

minimum work hours required for the course. Online classes would be advised during

the summer.

Students may apply for an early internship the summer following the completion of ID-

439 and ID-340 if the student meets the following criteria:

1) Have completed ID-210, ID 311, ID-340 and ID-439 with a “C” or better

2) Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the major

Students wishing to intern during their last spring semester while enrolled in ID 490 may

take AEC 496 Internship in place of ID 442 if our class is not offered. Likewise, any

additional courses that you are enrolled in should not conflict with the minimum hours

required to complete the internship.

Requirements for Internship:

1) ID Internships are offered in the summer and spring semesters.

2) Student can enroll in 4-6 credit hours as needed for graduation or full-time

requirements.

3) Students cannot work at an establishment in which they have relatives. This

includes either blood or marriage.

4) Additional employment outside the internship must be approved prior to the

start of the internship with the internship coordinator and must not be

interpreted as a conflict of interest.

5) Students must work a minimum of 40 hours per week during the summer

semester to obtain the 280 hours required. There are 7 weeks in the summer

session.

6) Students are responsible for finding their own internships; however, the program

can provide recommendations of past host firms.

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7) Only one intern is allowed at a firm at one time. Exceptions have been made at

large firms, but the interns must have separate supervisors and work in different

departments. Under no circumstances can more than one intern work in the

same department with the same supervisor.

8) The design firm and host designer must have been in business for at least one

year.

9) Interns are discouraged to work for firms in which they are currently employed.

However, if the student desires to remain with the firm, they must document a

new job description along with their previous job description. This

documentation must be approved by the internship coordinator.

10) At minimum, one evaluator/mentor must meet two of the following criteria:

a. A current member of IIDA, ASID, NKBA, AIA, CSI or USGBC or other related

professional organization.

b. Have passed the NCIDQ exam or other certification exams such as

NCARB, LEED, WELL, AKBD, CKD, etc.

c. Have a 4-year degree in Interior Design or related field.

d. Hold a state license as a contractor, architect or interior designer.

11) In addition, students working in states that have interior design legislation must

work with a registered or licensed interior designer or registered architect unless

pursuing a career in the kitchen and bath industry.

12) Students may not count hours worked prior to the start of the summer semester

or hours worked after the last day of the summer semester in the 280 hours

required unless approved by the instructor.

13) Students must get approval if they need to begin working early.

14) Students are advised to provide their own accident and medical insurance and

must waive any responsibility in this respect to the host interior design firm and

the University.

15) It is up to the discretion of the host firm to offer a salary. Receiving a salary is

completely optional for the host firm.

16) Students must honor the holiday schedule of their host firm and not the University

holiday schedule.

17) All interaction – both written and verbal – is to be conducted using the English

language.

Application Process:

1) Applications must be completed and approved by the internship coordinator

prior to beginning the internship.

2) Forms may be obtained from the internship coordinator in the spring semester

and are included in this packet.

3) The application form can be completed digitally and emailed by the deadline

indicated on the application or delivered in person. Typically this will be at least

one week before the summer semester begins.

4) Applicants must submit a copy of their unofficial transcript (from SOAR), and the

resume and cover letter used to acquire their internship.

5) If submitting the application digitally, students must send all documentation in

one PDF file. Sending multiple files will result in a penalty for not following

directions.

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INSTRUCTOR: Claire L. Hamilton, ASID

OFFICE: Kate Hubbard House 301

TELEPHONE/ Work: 266-6437 cell: 601-408-2524

E-MAIL: Claire.hamilton@usm.edu

OFFICE HOURS: By Appointment

COURSE 4-6 credit hours

DESCRIPTION: A practicum for the interior design student in a work training situation with

a professional interior designer.

PREREQUISITES: The student must have earned a grade of “C” or better in ID 310, 311, 340

and 439 and have an overall 2.50 GPA in the major (or permission of the

instructor).

TEXTBOOK(S): Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

(6th ed.). (2009). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological

Association.

COURSE At the end of the semester, the student will be able to:

OBJECTIVES: 1. Determine individual goals and objectives with the host design firm

coordinator.

2. Fulfill responsibilities appropriate to the host design firm.

3. Submit to the USM internship coordinator written logs indicative of

daily work experiences in the interior design field. Log is defined for

ID 442 class as a “record of activities related to internship

responsibilities.”

4. Conduct necessary research to write one paper and maintain a

weekly blog.

5. Be evaluated with regard to achievement of goals and

responsibilities.

POINT SYSTEM: A = 90 - 100 Students must turn in all required course

B = 80 - 89 components to earn a grade of “C” or higher.

C = 70 – 79 Meeting Deadlines is a major component of

D = 60 – 69 your grade.

F = Below 60

The instructor reserves the right to make changes in the schedule, course

requirements, and point system if necessary for successful completion of

the course.

ID 442 Interior Design Internship

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There will be no exams during the ID-442 class. Grades will be based on the following:

30% Evaluations of the student intern made by the owners and/or senior

designers at the host interior design firm. This usually does not include

individuals with no interior design education/background, etc. Usually at

least 3 evaluations are sufficient, but some firms do not have 3

owners/designers; therefore, allowances are made in such instances.

Please make sure to give your evaluators a hard copy of the evaluation

early so they will know what to evaluate you on during your time at their

firm. A link to the survey will be emailed to the evaluator later in the

semester and they will complete the evaluation online.

30% Two assignments which cover required topics. It is expected that an intern

will start collecting information for the business procedures paper early

and have a rough draft by mid-term. Students will write at least 8 thorough

blog entries, once per week for 8 weeks See assignments sheets and

rubrics located in this packet for more information.

30% Weekly time logs that are to be forwarded to the internship director every

2 weeks. See Form VI located in this packet to determine what should be

included in logs in order to receive the full credit. Please be detailed in

your documentation to earn the highest grade possible and send sheets

as one PDF or Word Document. Points will be deducted if the time sheets

are received as multiple files.

10% You will be evaluated on how well you meet deadlines in delivering your

time sheets, posting in your blog and delivering your final business

procedures paper. In addition, you will be graded on how well you follow

directions. Carefully read this packet and ask questions if you are unclear

of the directions.

ATTENDANCE: To earn 4 hours of academic credit, the intern is expected to log a

minimum of 280 hours with a design firm. To earn 5 credit hours, the

student must log a minimum of 350 hours and to earn 6 credit hours, the

student must log 420 credit hours.

SALARY AND Students are aware that in some establishments, interns receive

INSURANCE: minimum salary. Any such arrangement is completely optional.

It is the STUDENT who is responsible for his/her own accident and medical

insurance for the time that he/she is on the job and he/she must waive any

responsibility in this respect to the host interior design firm (unless the firm

policies indicate otherwise) and USM.

ACADEMIC A high standard of honesty is essential to an effective learning DISHONESTY

AND environment and students are expected to learn the course

PROFESSIONAL content and demonstrate the achievement in an honest manner. ETHICS:

When/If cheating, plagiarism and/or misrepresentation of the truth is

discovered, the USM faculty member responsible for ID 442 will award a

“0" on the assignment and can award an ”F” in the course in which the

dishonest effort has been exhibited. Absence from work is like an absence

from school — be truthful to the host firm coordinator as to why you are

absent if you have to miss work and be sure to telephone the host firm

coordinator to let them know that you will be absent. According to the

The Student Handbook for USM students, academic dishonesty is clearly

defined and is wrong. Each intern is responsible for becoming informed

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on University policies and professional ethics in the design profession (refer

to the handout, ASID Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct within this

document).

USM HOLIDAYS: The host employers may not honor the same holidays as USM. Students

are to observe holidays as scheduled by the host firm. Faculty and staff

will honor holidays as published in the USM Schedule Guide.

COURSE COMMUNICATIONS:

This course will use USM’s Canvas delivery system found at: https://usm.instructure.com/

Assignments and the research project will be submitted using Canvas unless specifically asked to

turn in as a hard copy. It is advised that students turn on Canvas notifications and install the

Canvas apps onto their mobile devices in order to receive the latest announcements and

agendas. Note that grades will be posted on Canvas and cannot be emailed to the student

due to confidentiality concerns.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

The intern is wise to make personal copies of all original (non-digital) work submitted to the

internship coordinator. If one chooses to use an “express-mail” system, make sure to indicate that

a signature is not required just in case no one is around to sign for your package. It is the student’s

responsibility to assure the work is received by the stated due dates. For all emails, it is advised

to use read-receipts as documentation that your email was received. The coordinator is not

required to notify you that they received your work. That is your responsibility.

The semester for internship is one the most important and should be one of the most rewarding

times of the entire educational process. It, as with all things in life, will yield just what you put into

it. Think positively and try very hard to complete your responsibilities with the best possible

attitude. You will, hopefully, finish the semester with some designers who are willing to

recommend you or, possibly hire you! Good luck!!!!!

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

All students at the University of Southern Mississippi are expected to demonstrate the highest

levels of academic integrity in all that they do. Forms of academic dishonesty include (but are

not limited to):

Cheating (including copying from others’ work)

Plagiarism (representing another person’s words or ideas as your own; failure to

properly cite the source of your information, argument, or concepts)

Falsification of documents

Disclosure of test or other assignment content to another student

Submission of the same paper or other assignment to more than one class

without the explicit approval of all faculty members’ involved

Unauthorized academic collaboration with others

Conspiracy to engage in academic misconduct

Engaging in any of these behaviors or supporting others who do so will result in academic

penalties and/or other sanctions. If a faculty member determines that a student has violated our

Academic Integrity Policy, sanctions ranging from resubmission of work to course failure may

occur, including the possibility of receiving a grade of “XF” for the course, which will be on the

student’s transcript with the notation “Failure due to academic misconduct.” For more details,

please see the University’s Academic Integrity Policy: https://www.usm.edu/institutional-

policies/policy-acaf-pro-012 Note that repeated acts of academic misconduct will lead to

expulsion from the University.

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Southern Miss Counseling Services:

The Southern Miss Student Counseling Services provides free confidential online mental health

screenings for our students. Screenings available to students include: depression, PTSD, binge

drinking consequences, eating disorders, generalized anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

Anonymous feedback is given to students. Use the following link for this free service:

www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/southernmiss

Office for Disability Accommodations:

If a student has a disability that qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and

requires accommodations, he/she should contact the Office for Disability Accommodations

(ODA) for information on appropriate policies and procedures. Disabilities covered by ADA may

include learning, psychiatric, physical disabilities, or chronic health disorders. Students can

contact ODA if they are not certain whether a medical condition/disability qualifies.

Address:

The University of Southern Mississippi

Office for Disability Accommodations

118 College Drive # 8586

Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

Voice Telephone: 601.266.5024 or 228.214.3232 Fax: 601.266.6035

Individuals with hearing impairments can contact ODA using the Mississippi Relay

Service at 1.800.582.2233 (TTY) or email ODA at oda@usm.edu.

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DUE DATES FOR FORMS IN THE INTERIOR DESIGN INTERNSHIP MANUAL

Summer 2019

Before the internship begins: (Deadline: Friday, May 31st)

1. Internship application

2. Résumé, cover letter, and copy of unofficial transcript

At the end of the first week of the internship (Deadline: Friday, June 7th)

1. Link to your blog and 1st weeks post. See assignment later in this manual for weekly

topics

At the end of the second week of the internship: (Deadline: Monday, June 17th)

1. Interior Design Internship Record (Form I)

2. General Design Firm Information (Form II)

3. Work Experience Objectives for Design Interns (Form III --5 pages)

4. Interior Design Evaluators (Form IV)

5. First set of weekly logs (Form VI)

- there are 2 pages for each week of reporting

- weekly logs are filled out daily and emailed to the USM internship

coordinator every 2 weeks

NOTE: When sending emails with attachments, please merge ALL files into ONE PDF file for ease

of printing and checking. Points will be deducted if multiple files are received and you will be

asked to resubmit them as one which may be counted late if it is after the deadline.

Midpoint of internship: (Deadline: Friday, June 28th )

1. Draft of business procedures research paper – email the draft or detailed outline to

the USM internship coordinator no later than the above date at 5:00 pm - though it

may be submitted earlier. The draft should be sent as a single PDF file.

On or before last full week of internship (no later than Monday, July 29th )

1. Final electronic copy of business procedures research paper sent as a single PDF file

that includes scanned appendices. Points will be deducted if multiple files are

delivered. Student may choose to deliver a hard copy that is professionally bound as

long as it is received by the deadline. If mailing a hard copy, send it early and do not

require a signature since no one may be around to receive it. Do not rely on U.S.

Postal Service to meet this strict deadline without allowing plenty of time.

2. Evaluation of Student Intern (Form V – online survey) should be completed by all the

individual(s) in the host design firm who have agreed to evaluate the intern — the

people with names submitted on Form IV. The instructor will email a link directly to

each evaluator using an online survey tool.

3. Last weekly blogs should be completed.

4. Graduating seniors must complete Exit Survey.

NOTE: Continue to check with each evaluator on a regular basis toward the end of your

internship to be sure each evaluator has completed the online survey. It is important to have an

understanding at the beginning of the internship with those who agree to complete the

evaluation, that this online survey is very important and that your final course evaluation cannot

be completed if it is not received. If someone cannot agree to assist the intern in this completing

the survey, then do not include their name as an evaluator on Form IV.

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ASID Code of Ethics

1.0 PREAMBLE

Members of the American Society of Interior Designers are required to conduct their

professional practice in a manner that will inspire the respect of clients, suppliers of goods and

services to the profession and fellow professional designers, as well as the general public. It is

the individual responsibility of every member of ASID to uphold this code and bylaws of the

Society.

2.0 RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC

2.1 Members shall comply with all existing laws, regulations and codes governing business

procedures and the practice of interior design as established by the state or other jurisdiction in

which they practice.

2.2 Members shall not seal or sign drawings, specifications or other interior design documents

except where the member or the member's firm has prepared, supervised or professionally

reviewed and approved such documents, as allowed by applicable laws, rules and

regulations.

2.3 Members shall at all times consider the health, safety and welfare of the public in spaces

they design. Members agree, whenever possible, to notify property managers, landlords,

and/or public officials of conditions within a built environment that endanger the health, safety

and/or welfare of occupants. If, during the course of a project, a Member becomes aware of

an action to be taken by, or on behalf of the Member's client, which in the Member's

reasonable opinion is likely to result in a material adverse effect on the health, safety and

welfare of persons occupying or using the space, the Member shall refuse to consent to, or

participate in that action, and if required by law and/or under circumstances the Member

deems reasonably prudent to do so, the Member shall report such action to the governmental

agency having jurisdiction over the project.

2.4 Members shall not engage in any form of false or misleading advertising or promotional

activities.

2.5 Members shall neither offer, nor make any payments or gifts to any public official, nor take

any other action, with the intent of unduly influencing the official's judgment in connection with

an existing or prospective project in which the members are interested.

2.6 Members shall not assist or abet improper or illegal conduct of anyone in connection with

any project.

3.0 RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CLIENT

3.1 Members' contracts with clients shall clearly set forth the scope and nature of the projects

involved, the services to be performed and the methods of compensation for those services.

3.2 Members shall not undertake any professional responsibility unless they are, by training and

experience, competent to adequately perform the work required.

3.3 Members shall fully disclose to a client all compensation that the member shall receive in

connection with the project and shall not accept any form of undisclosed compensation from

any person or firm with whom the member deals in connection with the project.

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3.4 Members shall not divulge any confidential information about the client or the client's

project, or utilize photographs of the client's project, without the permission of the client.

3.5 Members shall be candid and truthful in all their professional communications.

3.6 Members shall act with fiscal responsibility in the best interest of their clients and shall

maintain sound business relationships with suppliers, industry and trades.

4.0 RESPONSIBILITY TO OTHER INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND COLLEAGUES

4.1 Members shall not interfere with the performance of another interior designer's contractual

or professional relationship with a client.

4.2 Members shall not initiate, or participate in, any discussion or activity which might result in an

unjust injury to another interior designer's reputation or business relationships.

4.3 Members may, when requested and it does not present a conflict of interest, render a

second opinion to a client or serve as an expert witness in a judicial or arbitration proceeding.

4.4 Members shall not endorse the application for ASID membership and/or certification,

registration or licensing of an individual known to be unqualified with respect to education,

training, experience or character, nor shall a member knowingly misrepresent the experience,

professional expertise of that individual.

4.5 Members shall only take credit for work that has actually been created by that member or

the member's firm, and under the member's supervision.

4.6 Members should respect the confidentiality of sensitive information obtained in the course

of their professional activities.

5.0 RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PROFESSION

5.1 Members agree to maintain standards of professional and personal conduct that will reflect

in a responsible manner on the Society and the profession.

5.2 Members shall seek to continually upgrade their professional knowledge and competency

with respect to the interior design profession.

5.3 Members agree, whenever possible, to encourage and contribute to the sharing of

knowledge and information between interior designers and other allied professional disciplines,

industry and the public.

6.0 RESPONSIBILITY TO THE EMPLOYER

6.1 Members leaving an employer's service shall not take drawings, designs, data, reports,

notes, client lists or other materials relating to work performed in the employer's service except

with permission of the employer.

6.2 A member shall not unreasonably withhold permission from departing employees to take

copies of material relating to their work while employed at the member's firm, which are not

proprietary and confidential in nature.

6.3 Members shall not divulge any confidential information obtained during the course of their

employment about the client or the client's project or utilize photographs of the project, without

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the permission of both client and employer.

7.0 ENFORCEMENT

7.1 The Society shall follow standard procedures for the enforcement of this code as approved

by the ASID Board of Directors.

7.2 Members having a reasonable belief, based upon substantial information, that another

member has acted in violation of this code, shall report such information in accordance with

accepted procedures.

7.3 Any violation of this code, or any action taken by a member which is detrimental to the

Society and the profession as a whole, shall be deemed unprofessional conduct subject to

discipline by the ASID Board of Directors.

7.4 If the Disciplinary Committee decides the concerned Member did not violate the Society's

Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, it shall dismiss the complaint and at the concerned

Member's request, a notice of exoneration from the complaint shall be made public. If the

Disciplinary Committee decides that the concerned Member violated one or more provisions of

the Society's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, it shall discipline the concerned Member

by reprimand, censure, suspension or termination of membership. The Disciplinary Committee

may, in its discretion, make public its decision and the penalty imposed. The Disciplinary

Committee does not impose any other form of penalty. The Disciplinary Committee cannot

require payment of any monies or mandate certain action to be taken by the concerned

Member.

(Adopted by the ASID National Board 8/06)

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Research Paper: Business Procedures

The purpose of this research paper is to gather background information about the firm in which

you are interning. Most of the research for this assignment will be collected from personal

communications or printed literature (promotional brochures, etc.) about your firm.

Directions: Follow the APA guidelines as closely as possible. Include citations within the text for

all personal communications and resources used. Papers should be double spaced with 11 – 12

point font size. Include a title page and a reference page. An appendix should be included at

the end of your paper. Papers can be emailed as a single PDF file or may be turned in as a spiral

bound booklet if desired. If emailing your paper, make sure to use the read receipt as

confirmation that the instructor received your paper by the deadline. If the file size is too large

to email, use a file sharing method such as One Drive.

There is a minimum of five pages required (not including the title page and the reference page);

however, it may be considerably longer as need to cover all the topics in the outline below.

Please inform your firm that all the information contained in your paper will be kept confidential

and will not be shared outside the USM Interior Design Program. If your firm has a floor plan

available, you may use this for your appendices. If not, you will need to field measure and draw

or sketch the plans for your assignment. Please include a furniture layout in the floor plan.

The following outline will provide examples of content that should be covered in your paper. If

some of this information is not released by your mentor, please state that in your paper and find

other sources to address the topic in a more general manner. I understand that some firms may

not want to divulge all this information, but you are still expected to reach the minimum of five

pages. I. Describe the business formation and establishment of the host interior design firm.

a. Location and physical appearance – show diagrammatic floor plans drawn to scale.

b. Firm’s legal counsel, advisors, CPA, insurance, etc.

c. Classification and description as to residential, commercial, etc.

d. The Firm’s philosophy toward designing.

e. Staff organization

II. Explain the client contact

a. Relationships and approaches between client and designer

b. Define the scope and services

c. Agreements made between designer and client with contract forms (provide examples

in your appendices.)

III. Explain in detail the methods of determining fees and compensation.

IV. Detail how the firm makes total job estimates and estimates on specific items. (ie: building

finishes, draperies, upholstered goods, etc.)

a. Budget control

b. Purchase orders (include examples in appendices)

c. Method of billing and collections

d. Job or project bids

V. Relationships with contractors, subcontractors, etc.

VI. Cite references

VII. Appendix/Appendices (scanned into the same PDF file as your paper at an 8 ½ x 11 page

size.)

a. Floor plan of host design firm

b. Stationary and business card(s) of those in the host firm

c. Business forms used by the host firm

VIII. Describe the responsibilities that you have participated in to date.

a. Description of professional meetings

b. Description of client visits

c. Training

d. Description of any major product offerings of your host firm.

e. Observations of competitors and other similar establishments in the community.

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Grading Rubric: Research Paper (15% of overall course grade)

Name: _____________________________________________

Qualities/Criteria Poor 3 Average 4 Excellent 5

Content/Information

All elements of the

topics are addressed

The information is

technically sound

Information is based

on careful research

Coherence of

information

Weight: Multiply by 2

Many of the topics are not

covered or the provided

information is not sufficient

to thoroughly understand

the topic. It is not written

in a cohesive fashion

indicating that the student

does not understand the

subject matter.

Score: _________

Most of the topics are

covered; however, some

content may be a bit brief

in nature. Student seems

to have attempted to

gather all the information,

and the provided

information, for the most

part is sufficient.

Score: ______________

The paper addresses an

in-depth analysis of all

topics in a detailed and

cohesive manner and

sufficiently covers the

topic outlined in the

assignment. It is apparent

that the student

thoroughly researched the

topic and understands the

content.

Score: _____________

Quality of Writing

Clarity of sentences

and paragraphs

No errors and spelling,

grammar and use of

English

Organization and

coherence of ideas

Weight: Multiply by .75

The paper is not well

written, and contains

many spelling errors,

and/or grammar errors

and/or use of English

errors. It is badly

organized, lacks clarity

and/or does not present

ideas in a coherent way.

Score: __________

The essay is well written for

the most part, with very

few spelling, grammar or

use of English errors. The

essay is for the most part

well organized, clear and

presents ideas in a

coherent way

Score: __________

The essay is well written from start to finish, without spelling, grammar or use of English errors. The essay is well organized, very clear and presents ideas in a coherent, easy to follow way. Score: __________

Format/Layout

Follows requirements

of length

APA Format following

Citations and

References

Weight: Multiply by .25

The paper did not meet

the minimum length

specified, does not

properly follow APA

formatting and there are

issues with the citations

and references.

Score: __________

The paper comes close or

meets the minimum length

and for the most part, is

properly formatted using

APA formatting. Citations

and references are

provided, but with few

errors occurring.

Score: __________

The paper meets or

exceeds the minimum

length, uses proper APA

formatting and properly

cites sources in the text

and on the reference

page.

Score: __________

TOTAL POINTS EARNED: ___________ AVERAGE: __________

Comments:

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Interior Design Blog

The purpose of this assignment is to document your internship experiences on a weekly basis and

to document student understanding of a variety of selected topics pertaining to the interior

design profession.

Directions: Interns can use any blog hosting site of their choice such as http://wordpress.org/ or

www.blogger.com or www.squarespace.com Occasionally, a specific topic may be assigned

that provides evidence for various CIDA standards; however, most posts will summarize your

weekly internship experiences, what you have learned, challenges faced and how these

challenges were resolved. Interns must post a minimum of one time per week and respond to

viewer comments when appropriate. Your entries should be informative, fun to read,

grammatically correct and graphically presented. You should include images and may include

links to other sites if related to your post. Refer to the attached rubric for specific criteria that will

be evaluated. It is important that your blog be updated regularly and include a time/date

stamp. Do not wait until the end to write all the posts. It must be completed weekly.

Week 1: Design your blog page and set up the graphics, create a catchy title, complete an

about me page and upload a picture of yourself at your office. You should write a brief

statement this week about the firm where you are working and also include any background you

have found out about the designers you will be working with.

Week 2: Tell everyone about what you are doing and some of the projects you will be working

on. Are there any challenges you faced? How were they dealt with? What is something new

you learned? Make sure to get permission to include any client names or business names. Some

of this information may be confidential, so make sure to use good judgment. Include pictures

from on the job experiences and make sure to get permission before posting.

Week 3: Special topic this week deals with CIDA standard 2: Global Perspective for Design. Does

your firm work on local, regional, national or global level? Do they order materials or work with

clients locally and/or out of our local region and/or country? Expand how they deal with any

cultural differences with their clients or vendors. (Money exchange, time differences,

security,etc.) How do they design within the parameters of varying socio-economic and cultural

differences? You will need to interview someone to gather this information.

Week 4: Repeat week 2 information. Make sure to take pictures to document your experiences,

but also make sure to get permission to include them on your blog site.

Week 5: Special topic this week deals with CIDA standard 5: Collaboration. Please write about

the team dynamics/structure of the firm you are working with and specifically address any multi-

disciplinary collaboration that occurs in the firm. IE: (working with other disciplines to achieve

goals such as architects, engineers, industry experts, contractors, etc.) Address: Teamwork

structures, leadership and any specific experiences you have had to date with working with other

disciplines.

Week 6: Repeat week 2 information. Make sure to take picture to document your experiences,

but also make sure to get permission to include them on your blog site.

Week 7: Repeat week 2 information. Make sure to take picture to document your experiences,

but also make sure to get permission to include them on your blog site.

Week 8: Summarize your internship experience, what you learned, meetings you attended,

projects you worked on, etc. and include several pictures at work or job sites. Make sure to get

permission to use the images you post as well as the permission to post pictures of anyone that

might be included in your picture.

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Grading Rubric: Interior Design Blog (15% of overall course grade)

Name: ___________________________________________

Qualities/Criteria Poor 3 Average 4 Excellent 5

Content/Information

All topics/questions are

addressed

The information is

accurate and based on

careful research

Supplemental imagery,

links or videos are

provided

Weight: Multiply by 2

Many of the topics are not

covered or the provided

information is not sufficient

for the reader to thoroughly

understand the topic. It is

not written in a cohesive

fashion indicating that the

student may not

understand or have

thoroughly researched the

topic. Very little images or

supplemental information is

provided

Score: _________

Most of the topics are

covered; however, some

content may be a bit brief

in nature. Student seems

to have attempted to

gather all the information,

and this information, for

the most part is sufficient.

Student has provided

adequate supplemental

information but has not

exceeded expectations.

Score: ______________

The blog addresses an in-

depth analysis of all topics in

a detailed and cohesive

manner and sufficiently

covers the topic outlined in

the assignment. It is apparent

that the student thoroughly

researched the topic and

understands the content.

Supplemental imagery/links,

etc. are provided that

supports the topics.

Score: _____________

Quality of Writing

Student writes in their

own voice in a manner

that draws in the reader.

It is not written like a

technical essay.

No spelling or

grammatical errors

Blog topics are well

organized and easy to

navigate.

Weight: Multiply by .75

The blog is not entertaining

and does not provide the

reader with adequate

information to understand

the subject matter. It is not

well written, and contains

many spelling errors, and/or

grammar errors. It is badly

organized, lacks clarity

and/or does not present

ideas in a coherent way. It

lacks a personal “voice”

that draws the reader in,

Score: __________

The essay is well written for

the most part, with very

few spelling or

grammatical errors. The

blog is for the most part

well organized and clear

and presents ideas in a

coherent way. There is a

definite voice, but it does

not go above and

beyond minimum

expectation.

Score: __________

The blog is well written from

start to finish, without spelling

or grammatical errors. The

blog is well organized, fun to

read and sets a definite tone

or voice of the author that

makes the reader want to

read the blog. It is clear and

presents ideas in a coherent

way. It is easy to navigate to

the various topics.

Score: __________

Format/Layout/Misc.

The blog is graphically

presented and has a

catchy title

It contains an about me

page and provides

various images, links and

other content.

When necessary,

images and content are

cited

The student thoroughly

responded to reader

posts

Weight: Multiply by .25

Little time and effort was

put into designing a

graphically appealing

page. The title is not up to

expectation. Overall, the

blog is boring and shows a

lack of creativity and

dedication. Little to no

imagery, links or content is

provided. Student rarely

responded to posts or is

vague in answering.

Overall, the blog is

disappointing.

Score: __________

The blog is for the most

part graphically

appealing and has a

good selection of images,

links and content to

convey its message. The

title conveys its point, but

may not be very creative.

The student responded

appropriately and

concisely to comments. It

meets minimum

expectation but doesn’t

go above and beyond

expectation.

Score: __________

The blog is very professional in

design and is graphically

exciting. It has that WOW

factor. It has a cohesive

appearance, good choice of

fonts, colors, etc. The title is

very creative. The images

add to the blog and there is

plenty of supplemental

content such as links to other

sites or videos. Student

provided exceptional

feedback to comments.

Score: __________

TOTAL POINTS EARNED: ___________ AVERAGE: __________

Note; Students are expected to work on their blog at least once per week in the summer. Date/time stamps must be

provided. Student will be penalized for not maintaining their blog on a weekly basis.

Comments:

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Forms

Form 1: Interior Design Internship Record

Form 2: General Design Firm Information

Form 3: Work Experience Objectives

Form 4: Interior Design Internship Evaluators

Form 5: Evaluation of Student Intern

Interior Design Internship

Forms 1 - 5

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Form I

Interior Design Internship Record

________________________________

(Date)

Student name:___________________________________________________________

Date internship starts:_____________________________________________________

Date internship ends:_____________________________________________________ (Remember that 320 hours must be completed.)

Address during internship: ________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: (residence)_______________________(work)______________________

Date of graduation: ______________________ Classification:_________________

Name of host design firm:

__________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: AC(___)______________________________________________

Name of contact person as host design firm

(Intern’s immediate supervisor):___________________________________________

Address if different from that of firm listed above:

__________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: AC(____)____________________________________________

***This Internship Record (Form I) should be completed and given to the USM internship coordinator before beginning

the internship.

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FORM II

General Design Firm Information

Name of design firm: _____________________________________________________

Location: ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Telephone number: ______________________________________________________

Firm size (square footage): _______________________________________________

Approximate number of employees: _____________________________________

Firm owner(s): ___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Other firms under same ownership and location:

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Image of the firm:

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Types of merchandise offered: ___________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Services of the firm: ______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

This form is due to USM internship coordinator before the end of the second full week of the intern’s work.

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Form III

Work Experience Objectives

Name of intern: _____________________________________Date: _______________

Name of host design firm: ________________________________________________

At the beginning of the internship, students will develop objectives for

their work experience and list steps that will contribute to the accomplishments

of each objective. The development of work objectives identifies job

responsibilities and encourages the intern to make a commitment thus

assuming responsibility for having a valuable work experience. The

development of objectives should contribute to satisfaction of both the

employee and the intern. Establishing individual objectives that are somewhat

measurable provides the basis for evaluation and performance.

Work experience objectives are very personal! Each intern’s objectives

will be different. Objectives will depend upon past experiences, philosophy of

the host design firm, individuals with whom one works, attitude, assertiveness,

etc. It is up to the individual intern to assume the major responsibility for having

a meaningful work experience.

As a basis for developing job objectives, prepare a list of your job

responsibilities. For a few jobs, the employer will have a written job description.

Written descriptions are more common for management level positions than for

jobs by hourly employees. Think about your job. What do you perceive to be

your main responsibilities? List your responsibilities below and on the following

page:

Responsibilities:

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What are the major objectives of the host design firm?

A. Formulate objectives for yourself that relate to job performance. Object-

tives may relate to improving design abilities, working with clients,

arranging displays, maintaining stock, etc. When possible specify who,

what, when, where, how, and/or why. Word each objective in such a

way that by the end of the semester/term you can evaluate whether

the objectives have been accomplished.

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B. Formulate objectives that relate to personal things you want to

accomplish as a result of work experience. These personal objectives

may or may not coincide with your employer’s objectives but they must

not be in conflict with those of your employer. Personal objectives may

be interpersonal skills you want to develop, things you want to learn

about the firm, personal appearance improvement, improvement of

spelling skills, etc.

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C. For each objectives in A and B on the previous pages, list two – four

specific things you can do to contribute to the accomplishment of each

objective. You may provide additional paper for this section if

necessary.

Work Experience Objectives for Design Interns (Form III) which consists of 4 pages is due at the end of the second full

week of the intern’s work experience.

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Form IV - Evaluators

By the end of the second week of work, the intern should send the internship

coordinator the names, titles, and email address of preferably three

professionals within the host design firm who will be familiar with the intern’s

performance at the design establishment. These people will be emailed a link

of the online survey that will be used to evaluate your work. A hard copy of the

survey is provided in this packet and should be given to your evaluators at the

beginning of your internship to help them understand the areas in which you

should be evaluated. It is understood that you may not be exposed to all areas

listed in the survey; however, for the best possible experience, you should be

exposed to as many as possible.

(1) Name: ____________________________________________________________

Title: ____________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________________________

(2) Name: ___________________________________________________________

Title: _____________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________

(3) Name: ___________________________________________________________

Title: _____________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________

***Remember the above listed individuals need to agree to return to the USM internship coordinator the

Evaluation checklist (Form V) about the intern. This form is due by the end of the second week of the intern’s

work experience.

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Form V: Evaluation of Student Intern

(DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FORM)

This evaluation will be completed online, and a link will be emailed to you

later during the internship.

Name of USM intern: _____________________________________________________

Name of host design firm: ________________________________________________

Name of evaluator: _____________________________________________________

Date of evaluation: _____________________________________________________

The success of the Southern Miss interior design internship program

depends on quality work experiences provided by cooperating design

businesses. This evaluation form lists major competencies that the student

should demonstrate while interning at your firm.

You will be emailed a link to an online survey and will be asked to

complete the survey around the middle of July. The survey will evaluate the

intern’s performance, knowledge, dependability, attitude and initiative while

working under your supervision. This copy is only for your reference as the online

survey is identical to this form. The results of this survey will be kept confidential

and will count as 30% of the internship grade. It is up to you to determine if you

would like to share a copy with your intern. The Interior Design program will not

divulge any information you share on the online survey with the student without

your written permission.

Thank you for your assistance!

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Evaluation of Student Intern Interior Design Internship Program

The University of Southern Mississippi

Student’s name: _________________________________________________________

Directions: Please evaluate by placing a check () in the column to the right. Evaluate the

student with regard to his or her performance in the following areas:

I. Overall performance

a. Shows good judgment ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

b. Is creative/original ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

c. Can express thoughts clearly ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

d. Quantity of work done ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

e. Quality of work done ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

II. Knowledge of the job

a. Can coordinate interior materials to meet

the needs of a variety of clients ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ b. Can use product specification

guides correctly ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ c. Can prepare floor plans & detail

drawings (drafting ability) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ d. Can color render effective

presentation drawings ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ e. Can create professional client

presentation boards ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ f. Is familiar with basic terminology

associated with interiors and

construction ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ g. Is able to understand and use

appropriate building codes and

accessibility standards ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ h. Can understand and interpret

textile label information ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ i. Can do accurate estimates for:

(1) Flooring/carpet ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

(2) Wallcoverings ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

(3) Furniture ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

(4) Drapery ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

j. Can write specifications ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ k. Is familiar with a variety of

trade names ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

l. Can use computer assisted

drafting software ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

m. Can use the computer for other job-related

responsibilities(client letters, estimating, etc.) ___ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

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III. Client interaction

a. Has a desire to meet the needs of the

firm’s clients ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

b. Employs good selling techniques ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

c. Is tactful, informative, and diplomatic

in situations which demand such qualities ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

IV. Dependability

a. Follows through with job assignments ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

b. Is punctual ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

c. Is seldom absent ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

V. Initiative

a. Assumes job responsibilities without

constant direction ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

b. Initiates new projects ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

c. Is willing to research furniture, finishes, etc.,

in order to improve his or her own knowledge

as well as job performance ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

VI. Attitude

a. Is willing to accept direction and guidance ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

b. Works well with other employees ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

VII. Do you believe that this student’s potential for success in the interior design

profession is:

___excellent ___good ___fair ___poor

VIII. Would you recommend this student for a position with another design firm?

___yes ___no

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IX. Please give your opinion of this student’s ability to grow in an interior design

career or mention other observations that you have made that would be helpful

in the evaluation of this student’s performance.

X. Please make any suggestions for USM internship program improvements based

on your observation of this particular intern this semester/term.

Signature: ___________________________

Position: ___________________________

___________________________

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Form VI

Interior Design Internship Weekly Log

Name of intern:_________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of host design firm:_________________________________________________________________________

Work Schedule

Month Day/Date Times

Worked

Total Time Worked Projects

Hours Minutes

Mon./ _____

Tue./ _____

Wed./ _____

Thur./ _____

Fri./ _____

Sat./ _____

Sun./ _____

Totals for hours and total for minutes

Total hours (round minutes to nearest quarter hour, .25. .5, .75, etc.)

The hours worked for the week by the intern are verified by:

Supervisor Signature: _____________________________________________ Date:_______________________________

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(Form VI cont.)

1. List the responsibilities performed during the week:

2. Note any new on-the-job experiences:

3. Discuss any work-related problems and state how you resolved them

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