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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: [email protected]
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 [email protected].
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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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