Course #/Title/Credit:   MBU/AET/EIS 2000 Internship Lab (0)

Semester:                                Spring 2007

Class Day, Time & Location:   

                        CRN's 20287, 20237, 45095 AET/MBU/EIS 2000.01

Monday 2:00 - 2:50 MC 204

                        CRN's 45102, 45082, 45103 AET/MBU/EIS 2000.02

Tuesday 2:00 - 2:50 IHSB 211

Instructor:                    Anita O'Dell, Internship & Career Development Coordinator

Contacts:                      Barbara Massey Hall, Room 447

                                    (615) 460-6438; FAX - (615) 460-5516; odella@mail.belmont.edu

Office Hours:                Wednesday - Friday, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM or by appointment

Final Exam:                 Monday, May 7, 2007; 2:00 PM

                                    Tuesday, May 8, 2007; 2:00 PM

 

This course is Pass/Fail           

 

 

Educational Objectives of the Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music: 1) To provide a personalized, career-oriented and practical education that emphasizes leadership, innovation, private enterprise and entrepreneurship.  2) To equip students with the tools to think critically, communicate effectively, accept responsibility, make successful decisions, and prosper in diverse work environments. 3) To emphasize quality classroom instruction within the parameters of ethical Christian principles.

 

Course Description: 

MBU 2000. Music Business Internship Lab (0). Prerequisites: MBU 1110, MBU 1380 and sophomore standing or 12 hours of credit in residence at Belmont for transfer students. A computer/lecture-centered, career-oriented course covering basic business communication skills and music industry administration. Interviewing skills, internship expectations, career-building methodology, and networking techniques in the music business are also covered. 

AET 2000. Audio Engineering Internship Lab (0). Prerequisites: AET 3090 and sophomore standing or 12 hours of credit in residence at Belmont for transfer students. A computer/lecture-centered, career-oriented course covering basic business communication skills. Interviewing skills, internship expectations, career-building methodology, and networking techniques are also covered. 

EIS 2000. Entertainment Industry Internship Lab (0). Prerequisites: EIS 1220 and sophomore standing or 12 hours of credit in residence at Belmont for transfer students. Cross-listed with MBU 2000. A computer/lecture-centered, career-oriented course covering basic business communication skills, interviewing skills, internship expectations, career-building methodology, and networking techniques.

 

Learning Outcomes: The student will

 

gain insight into the internship and career development process;

research the current job opportunities in the music business/audio engineering technology;

observe and analyze professional behavior; and

complete a resume that is appropriate for the music industry.

 

This course directly correlates with MBU/AET/EIS 3000 and should be taken in conjunction with the first internship.

 

Performance Criteria: See attached rubrics.

 

Honor Code:  It is the responsibility of each student to abide by the Belmont University Honor Code. “In affirmation of the Belmont University Statement of Values, I pledge that I will not give or receive aid during examinations; I will not give or receive false or impermissible aid in course work, in the preparation of reports, or in any other type of work that is to be used by the instructor as the basis of my grade; I will not

 

engage in any form of academic fraud. Furthermore, I will uphold my responsibility to see to it that others abide by the spirit and letter of this Honor Pledge.”

 

Accommodation of Disabilities: In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University will provide reasonable accommodation of all medically documented disabilities. If you have a disability and would like the university to provide reasonable accommodations of the disability during this course, please notify the Office of the Dean of Students located in Beaman Student Life Center (460-6407) as soon as possible.

 

Course Requirements:

 

1.       Attendance:

As per the current Undergraduate Bulletin, class attendance is very important, as class lectures and participation are essential to the course. Attendance for each class will be taken. Attendance is 30% of student's grade in MBU/AET/EIS 3000.

 

2.       Materials: 

How to Get a "Real Job" in the Music Business by Debbie Forrest (Available in the bookstore)

 

3.       Assignments: 

1.       Projects from text

2.       Attend Internship Information Session/Spring '07 Graduating Seniors exempt

3.       Attend Internship Fair/Spring '07 Graduating Seniors exempt

4.       Submit professional, interview-ready resume

5.       Final

 

~      Must submit all assignments (must meet rubric satisfaction) to Pass Internship Lab

Must attend Internship Information Session & Internship Fair to Pass Internship Lab

 

If you are completing an Internship, your Professional Resume and Thank you letter will be used for credit in the Internship and in the Lab, therefore you only have to turn in one copy of each.

 

4.       Testing: 

 

5.       Basis of grade evaluation:

Grading scale as per the current Undergraduate Bulletin.

Attendance 40%; Assignments 40%; Participation 20%

Grade from Internship Lab is 50% of MBU/AET/EIS 3000 grade

~      Final lab grade is Pass (P)/Fail (F).

You must maintain a 2.8 overall GPA to intern

Pass = 69 - 100 Fail = 0 – 68

 

6.       Class Schedule

           

Date

Assignment

Due

Jan. 15/16 MLK

No Class

Read Introduction & Chapter 1; Complete Project #'s 1, 2 & 3

Jan. 22/23

Jan. 22/23

Read Chapter 2; Register for Career Connector

Jan. 29/30

Jan. 29/30

Read Chapter 3; Complete Project #4

Feb. 5/6

Feb. 5/6

Read Chapter 4; Complete Project #5

Feb. 12/13

Feb. 12/13

Read Chapter 5; Complete Project #6

Feb. 19/20

Feb. 19/20

Complete Project #7

Feb. 26/27

Feb. 26/27

Read Chapter 6; Complete Project #8 & write a thank you letter.

Mar. 12/13

Mar. 5/6

Spring Break

No Class

Have Fun and Stay Safe!

 

Mar. 12/13

????? Possibly go to Massey Computer Lab on the 3rd floor; bring printed workable copy of your resume AND your resume on disk, flash drive, et al. Prepare to work on resume. I will contact you before this date to let you know which room, however if you do not get the email, look in regular classroom first.

 

 

MUST ATTEND INTERNSHIP INFORMATION SESSION. If there is a conflict, let me know BEFORE the day of the session. MORE INFO TO FOLLOW.

Mar.16

Mar. 19/20

????? Possibly go to Massey Computer Lab on the 3rd floor; bring printed workable copy of your resume AND your resume on disk, flash drive, et al. Prepare to work on resume. I will contact you before this date to let you know which room, however if you do not get the email, look in regular classroom first.

 

Mar. 26/27

Internship Fair No Class

MUST ATTEND INTERNSHIP FAIR. If there is a conflict, let me know BEFORE the day of the fair. MORE FAIR INFO TO FOLLOW.

Mar. 23

Apr. 2/3

NO CLASS

 

Apr. 9/10

NO CLASS

 

Apr. 16/17

NO CLASS

 

Apr. 23/24

NO CLASS

 

Apr. 30/May1

NO CLASS

 

May7/8

 

 

 

 

Instructions for completing Projects from text:

Can be typed or handwritten in legible manner

~      You may choose any style of notebook or folder to keep these projects

~      Must be turned in during class to receive full credit

 

Rubric for Projects:

The student’s performance on each criterion will be graded using the following rubric (grading scale):

 

Rating

Points Awarded

Description of Judging Criteria

Excellent

(Pass)

90 - 100

 

No grammatical, typographical, spelling errors

 

Appealing to the eye

 

When answers required a correct answer, the answers were all correct

 

Completed in thoughtful, contemplative manner

Good

(Pass)

80 - 89

 

Minor grammatical, typographical, spelling errors (1 - 3)

 

Slightly appealing document

 

When answers required an objective answer, more than 75% of the answers were correct

 

Completed in somewhat thoughtful, contemplative manner

Fair

(Pass)

70 - 79

 

Minor grammatical, typographical, spelling errors (4 - 6)

 

Document did not grab attention

 

When answers required an objective answer, more than half were correct

 

Project seemed to be completed last minute, not much thought

Unacceptable

(Fail)

Below 69

 

Did not turn in project or

Turned in project with unacceptable amount of grammatical, typographical, spelling (7+)

Do

Document was handwritten in a sloppy manner, paper was crumpled

Project was definitely a last minute approach to homework completion

 

Instructions for completing Professional Resume:

Resume’ guides can be found at forum.belmont.edu/muzzbuzz; click on Advising; then Internships; then the Resume’ icon.

~      You may choose any sample Resume’ as a template, however the Resume’ must be made your own. It must be your personal document, shouting who you are.

~      Resume should be printed out on off-white or white resume paper.

The Resume' is to be completed and turned in to the Internship Coordinator at BMH 447.

 

Rubric for Professional Resume:

The student’s performance on each criterion will be graded using the following rubric (grading scale):

 

Rating

Points Awarded

Description of Judging Criteria

Excellent

(Pass)

90 - 100

 

No grammatical, typographical, spelling errors

 

Perfect alignment, white space, appealing to the eye

 

Resume is their own, not a copy of a template

 

Hot spot pops & creates a desire to look at the remainder of Resume'

 

On professional Resume' paper, white or off-white

Good

(Pass)

80 - 89

 

Minor grammatical, typographical, spelling errors (1 - 3)

 

Alignment slightly skewed, not appropriate amount of white space, slightly confusing to read.

 

Resume slightly template looking

 

Hot spot is good, but not as appealing as it could be

On Resume' paper, but not white or off-white

Fair

(Pass)

70 - 79

 

Minor grammatical, typographical, spelling errors (4 - 6)

 

Alignment skewed in distasteful way, no white space, confusing to read

 

Resume resembles a template from a Resume book

 

Hot spot is missing appeal and the desire to move to the next area

On nice paper, but not Resume' paper

Unacceptable

(Fail)

Below 69

 

Unacceptable amount of grammatical, typographical, spelling (7+)

 

Alignment extremely skewed, no white space, extremely confusing to read

 

A carbon copy of a template

 

Unacceptable and would not be appropriate to submit to employer

Not on Resume' paper, wrinkled, inappropriate