Senior Internship Experience

Essential Question

How can I demonstrate my mastery of multimedia and essential skills by developing deliverables for a real world client?

Overview

At the senior level, students begin an internship for an internship supervisor. The internship supervisors are comprised of business professionals who work for organizations in the community. As an intern, students are responsible for communicating professionally with their supervisor, completing a 2 hour job shadow and meet and greet interview, understanding the supervisor’s print media and video needs, bringing the supervisor’s print media and video needs to life, completing revision cycles, delivering a completed product to the supervisor, and defending their work and learning at DMD through a Senior Defense paper and presentation. The products the interns complete will vary and are based on the needs of the supervisor and his/her organization.

Grade Level

12

Content Areas Integrated

Media

English

Economics

Principal Client(s)

USS Midway, Office of Emergency Services, Villa Musica, SAY San Diego, BPS Bioscience, DEA, Living with AIDS, SDUSD STEAM, Youth Advocacy, Kearny Cluster Gear Up, Stephanie Clay, Deanna Cruz, Athletic Coaches at Kearny

Industry Partner Roles / Involvement

Industry partners will serve as Senior Internship Supervisors. Each senior internship supervisor will have a group of 1-4 students to manage and mentor. They will provide the parameters for the print media and video requirements they have. They will participate in critique and revision cycles with their interns. They will communicate with and mentor the students as they create industry quality products for professional use.

Community Partner Roles / Involvement

Community Partners would come in the form of guest speakers. Guest speakers will speak on topics of importance that will guide students through their process to create high level products.

Launch

Students will get an overview of each internship supervisor and the organization they represent. Students will be able to submit their preferences and will be matched according to interest and skill level required.

Project Deliverables

Students will be producing print media and video deliverables. The deliverables will vary based on the supervisor and organization’s real world needs. Possibilities will include pamphlets, rack cards, stickers, checklists, magnets, logo, radio spot with original music, social media campaigns, infographic, business cards, website development, hashtag development, 3-5 minute documentary, multiple short videos, etc.

Culminating Event

The senior internship is inherently high stakes because students are delivering products to supervisors who plan to use them with their organizations. Supervisors are relying on students to produce quality work that is usable for their needs. Students are also responsible for defending their learning and work through a Senior Defense paper and presentation. Finally, students will celebrate their accomplishments at the Senior Gala where students present their work to family, school staff, and community members.