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Theatre UCFProfessional Internship ProgramGuidelines, Application Forms,Assignments, and Grading2020-2021Updated: 8/6/20
THEATRE UCFPROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMTABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome, Internship Criteria, Landing the Gig3When to Begin, The Approval Process, RequiredRegistration Paperwork4Making the Most of Your Internship (Advice from Former Interns),Documenting Your Search5List of Required Internship Registration Forms:UCF Internship Application6UCF Internship Agreement7UCF Advisor Consent Form8Week One Assignments:Learning ObjectivesHeadshot (or comparable photo)Mid Assignments:Mid Self-Reflection PaperMid Supervisor Evaluation9-1011Final Assignments:Final Self-Reflection PaperFinal Supervisor EvaluationMulti-Media Reflection11-12Supervisor Evaluation Form (Mid & Final)13-14Grading, Theatre UCF Standards, Rubrics15-17Partial Internships18-262
WELCOME TO YOUR INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE!Before you graduate you are required to complete a professional internship. This is an exciting partof the journey and I’m here to help you succeed.The primary goal of your internship is to provide you with professional work experience thatgoes beyond what you’ve learned here at UCF. It is meant to be the bridge from theatretraining to the world of commercial theatre. It is expected that your internship will besupervised by professionals in your field, and that you will deepen and strengthen skills,experiences, marketability, and networks.Remember, you are not being asked to find an internship, you are being asked to gainwork experience that meets our internship requirements.CRITERIAYour professional work opportunity must meet certain criteria before it can be approved as aninternship.A) You must work at least 270 hours on the job.B) You must be paid at least minimum wage. (The current minimum wage inFlorida is 8.56 an hour. If housing, travel, food, certifications are included they may alsobe factored in to achieve minimum wage.C) At least 80% of your internship must be in your field of study. For example,actors must act, stage managers must stage manage at least 80% of the time.D) You must have completed your Junior level work (or be within two semesters ofgraduating if a transfer student).E) You must have a work supervisor willing to sign our paperwork and evaluateyour work twice during the process.Internships should.A] Integrate academic theatre knowledge and theoretical concepts in a professional work setting.B] Develop and expand your knowledge base, test your abilities, help to solidify your career goals.C] Expand your awareness of the world beyond the campus through exposure to a variety ofcareers, disciplines, lifestyles, and environments.D] Enable you to gain access to knowledge, equipment, and methodologies not available on theUCF campus.E] Foster self-reliance, discipline, personal style, and problem-solving abilities.LANDING THE GIGThere are many ways to find a job that meets our internship requirements but they all takepreparation and planning. Many students find their gigs through SETC, NETC, UPTA, and Strawhat.Jobs that meet our internship requirements are also available through our partners - The OrlandoRepertory Theatre, The Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, Disney World, Sea World, Universal, and BuschGardens! REMEMBER, the job you get does not have to be termed an "Internship" by the organizationfor which you are working. It can be any job in your specialty area that meets our department’sinternship requirements. START EARLY and maintain a positive attitude! The jobs are there. SummerStock companies hire hundreds of people every year! However, you MUST plan well in advance andallow for travel to conferences, interviews, and auditions. Doing lots of research on companies ororganizations you would like to work for is highly recommended. Ultimately, it is your responsibility toseek out and develop your internship.3
WHEN TO BEGINYou may undertake your internship during the summer after your Junior or Senior year. Transferstudents must be within two semesters of graduating in order to be eligible. Internships during theschool year are only permissible if you have completed ALL of your departmental coursework andhave concluded all of your commitments to the department.THE APPROVAL PROCESS: Your job opportunity needs to be FORMALLY APPROVED before it canbe considered an internship. Each potential internship is carefully evaluated on its individual meritsbut not all opportunities are approvable.Once you have a job offer, EMAIL your Internship Coordinator Sybil.StClaire@ucf.edu with thefollowing information:Company nameJob title and descriptionStart and end datesSalaryApproximate number of hours you will workYour year and your track.Please be aware that no work may be credited towards an internship prior to formal approval. DONOT wait until the last minute. Email the Internship Coordinator as soon as you have a job offer.REQUIRED REGISTRATION PAPERWORK:A) Completed Internship Application Form. (Included in this manual).B) UCF Internship Agreement signed by your work supervisor. (Included in thismanual).C) Your work contract and/or job description.D) Your completed Advisor Consent Form signed by your Theatre UCF AcademicAdvisor or Coordinator. (Included in this manual).F) Signed Photo and Video Release Form (Included in this manual).Contact Information for your Internship Coordinator is: Sybil.StClaire@ucf.edu and 407/267-6815.4
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR INTERNSHIP(Advice from former interns)*Be positive and enthusiastic.*Be a problem solver.*Be realistic and be willing to take on less than glamorous tasks.*If projects come along that interest you, ask to be involved.*Practice time management and self-care.*Ask questions but know when to listen and observe.*Be willing to accept feedback and criticism.*Keep your supervisors informed. No surprises should be your motto.*Seek out mentors and learn from colleagues.*Make a point to learn and practice business etiquette.*Conduct personal business during personal time.*Be honest, fair, considerate, reliable, efficient, and trustworthy.*Adopt a professional work ethic and NETWORK!*Improve your skills!*Practice the Golden Rule - do to others as you would have them do to you.*Remember to check your Knights email and Canvas. You are taking an online course.*Communication and due dates matter and do impact your grade.*Communicate with your Internship Coordinator before issues turn into problems.*Have fun and explore!DOCUMENTING YOUR SEARCHDo document your job search. You may be asked to provide proof of your efforts to procure aninternship. Samples of acceptable documentation include, proof of conference attendance, emailsto and from theatres discussing job openings, hotel receipts, business cards of those you have spokento about internship opportunities, proof of audition attendance, etc.5
Theatre UCF Internship ApplicationTerm completing internshipTerm registering for internshipTerm graduatingThis Internship Application shall serve to clarify the purpose of the internship and to ensure theunderstanding of the learning/working experience among all concerned parties. The applicationshould be clear and concise.PART I - STUDENT INFORMATIONName:Address:Local Phone:Permanent Phone:Knights E-Mail:A) Immediate and Long-term Career Goals. Please describe how this internship will help you realizeyour immediate and long-term career goals.Release: We want to celebrate you and your internship experience and we ask your permission todo so. By signing below, you grant Theatre UCF and the Professional Internship Program the ability touse your words, images, and other content generated during your internship for educational andinformational purposes. You are not required to sign nor to grant permission.Intern’s SignatureDate6
Theatre UCF Internship AgreementAttach work contract and/or job description and duties.COMPANY NAME:Work Supervisor/Contact Person Name and Title:Company Address:Supervisor E-mail:Supervisor Phone Number:I , AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING UCF PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP(Student’s Name)PROGRAM STIPULATIONS 1. I grant Theatre UCF and CAHSA permission to register me into Theatre Internship TPP 4940L (6credits) in absentia for and I accept responsibility for paying the tuition.(semester and year)2. The inclusive dates of my internship are through 20 .3. I will work on the job for a minimum of 270 hours and will be paid .(total amount)4. I will submit to the Internship Coordinator via webcourses the following assignments:A) Learning Objectives & Headshots DueB) Mid Self-Reflection Paper and Work Supervisor Evaluation DueC) Final Self-Reflection Paper and Work Supervisor Evaluation DueD) Multi-Media Reflection Journal Due5. I understand that the above assignments (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) constitute 100% of my grade.6. I agree to check my UCF Knights email address regularly during the course of the internship andto submit my work via Canvas on or before the due dates stipulated in this agreement. The natureand dates of my internship may be changed only with the express written approval of the UCFTheatre Internship Coordinator and Work Supervisor. I acknowledge that I am considered to be anemployee of, or independent contractor for, the company and will be treated as such. I will notaccept other employment that interferes with my internship obligations. I understand that thisagreement may be terminated by student, Internship Coordinator or Work Supervisor at any timeupon written notice, which is received and agreed to by the other two parties.Student’s SignatureKnights Email AddressDateWork Supervisor’s SignatureDateUCF Internship Coordinator’s SignatureDate7
Theatre UCF Advisor Consent FormDear Theatre UCF Advisor,I am applying to undertake my professional internship.(your name)In order to verify that I am eligible to do so, please refer to my academic audit, which I present toyou with this form. By signing this form you are confirming for the Theatre UCF Internship Coordinatorthat I have completed my Junior level coursework or, if a transfer student, that I am within twosemesters of graduating.Thank you for your time.is eligible to undertake his/her internship.Student’s NameAdvisor’s NameAdvisor’s SignatureDateSybil St. Claire, Internship Coordinator407/267-6815Sybil.StClaire@ucf.edu8
ASSIGNMENTSALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON-TIME AND ONLINE VIA CANVAS/WEBCOURSES.NOTE: Your writing will be evaluated based upon college level writing. The University of CentralFlorida’s definition of “College-Level Writing” is as follows:1. The writing will have a clearly defined central idea or thesis.2. It will provide adequate support for that idea.3. It will be organized clearly and logically.4. It will show awareness of the conventions of standard written English.5. It will be formatted or presented in an appropriate way.PLEASE NOTE:*All assignments must be completed in order to pass the course.*If, for any reason, you do not pass this course hours worked become null and void.*Hours worked for a failed internship are non-transferrable. You will need to begin all over againwith an entirely new internship.*Please regularly use and check webcourses and your knights email during your internship. You aretaking an online class.WEEK ONE ASSIGNMENTS1) Learning Objectives (3 points)Create four-five learning objectives for your internship experience. You will reflect back on yourlearning objectives at the conclusion of your internship to ascertain whether or not you met themand to see if you would like to create new learning objectives that reflect that which you didaccomplish and learn. This assignment also serves as your student engagement for financial aid.9
What is a Learning Objective?Learning objectives are statements that clearly and precisely describe what you intend toaccomplish during your internship. Effective learning objectives are SMART:Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Result-Focused, Time-LimitedLearning objective should explore what you will do and what tasks you will perform. They shouldalso begin with strong verbs.For example:APPLY knowledge of auto CAD to design lighting for a show.CREATE a new character for a devised production this Summer.DEVELOP new stage management protocols for an existing system.Other strong learning objective verbs ynthesizeFeel free to create your own!*SUBMIT to Canvas as a WORD DOCX by the due date stipulated in your UCF Internship Agreement.2) Headshot (2 points)*SUBMIT your headshot (or a comparable photo) to Canvas as a JPG by the due date stipulated inyour UCF Internship Agreement.10
MID ASSIGNMENTS1. Mid Self-Reflection Paper (20 points)Reflect on the process, product, and experience in writing. Papers should provide thoughtful,thorough, articulate, in-depth, and insightful answers.1,500 words. Include word count. Include and embolden writing prompts, label as follows:A) What positive experiences am I having?B) What challenges have I faced and how have I dealt with them?C) What am I learning and what strengths am I developing?D) How well is my academic experience coinciding with the realities of workingprofessionally in the field?E) Final Thoughts*SUBMIT to Canvas as a WORD DOCX by the due date stipulated in your UCF Internship Agreement.2) Mid Supervisor Evaluation (20 points) Form located in this Manual. See Table of Contents.Give this two-page evaluation form to your work supervisor at the mid-point of the internship (abouta week before it is due). Once completed, scan and convert into a PDF for submission to Canvas. Itis YOUR responsibility to ensure your supervisor evaluation arrives on time. Remember, you lose threepoints per day for late work. This includes your supervisor evaluations.*SUBMIT to Canvas as a PDF by the due date stipulated in your UCF Internship Agreement.FINAL ASSIGNMENTS1) Final Self-Reflection Paper (20 points)Reflect on the process, product, and experience in writing. Papers should provide thoughtful,thorough, articulate, in-depth, and insightful answers.1,500 words. Include word count. Include and embolden writing prompts, label as follows:A) What have I learned about myself and my chosen field as a result of my internship?B) What benefits and challenges have occurred as a result of my internship?C) If I had it to do over again what would I do differently and why?D) Refer back to the learning objectives created at the beginning of the semester inWebcourses. Include them here. Did you meet them? If no, create new ones here that you feelyou did meet. Either way, please discuss.E) Would you recommend this internship to future students? Why or why not? Please11
explain.F) Regarding your internship, complete the sentence I used to think but now Ithink .G) Final Thoughts*SUBMIT to Canvas as a WORD DOCX by the due date stipulated in your UCF Internship Agreement.2) Final Supervisor Evaluation (20 points) Form located in this manual. See Table of Contents.Give this two-page evaluation form to your work supervisor at the end point of the internship (abouta week before it is due). Once completed, scan and convert into a PDF for submission.It is YOUR responsibility to ensure your supervisor evaluation arrives on time. Remember, you losethree points per day for late work. This includes your supervisor evaluations.*SUBMIT your Canvas as a PDF by the due date stipulated in your UCF Internship Agreement.3) Multi-Media Reflection Journal (15 points)Using Power Point, create a 25 - 35 slide show/multi-media reflection of your internshipexperience.This assignment represents 15% of your grade, please give it ample time, attention, and creativity.Directions:1) Using Power Point as your base, augment with at least five of the following elements: Voice esVlogInterviews (with yourself and others)2) Introduce yourself3) Include your track, your job title, your internship location.4) Combine the elements you selected from the list above in ways that walks the viewer throughthe beginning, middle, and end of your internship. Explore the story of your internship and invite theviewer inside.*SUBMIT project (or link to project) to Canvas by the due date stipulated in your UCF InternshipAgreement. Be aware that sometimes uploading media can take time. Please, turn submissions inearly or provide a link.12
Theatre UCFEvaluation of Intern by Supervisor(page 1 of 2)MidFinal (please check one)Intern’s Name and Job Title:Supervisor’s Name and Job Title:Please rate the student in the following areas and provide written comments. Thank you!1. Preparedness for the duties that were assigned during the UnsatisfactoryPoorUnsatisfactory2. Professional and flexible attitude:ExcellentGood3. Speed of learning new duties:ExcellentGood4. Efficiency and reliability in carrying out duties:ExcellentGoodSatisfactory5. Ability to take direction well onstage, backstage, or assisting in other ry6. Collaboration:Excellent7. Ability to work well with supervisor and coworkers:ExcellentGoodSatisfactory13
Supervisor Evaluation of Intern (Cont’d)(page 2 of 2)8. Evaluations are a significant part of the intern’s overall grade. Please check the grade you feelthis intern has earned.Excellent(Grade of A)Good(Grade of B)Satisfactory(Grade of C)Poor(Grade of D)Unsatisfactory(Grade of F)9. Additional Comments:Name of Organization:Supervisor’s Signature:Supervisor’s Email Address:Supervisor’s Phone Number:Questions? Contact UCF’s Internship Coordinator:Email: Sybil.StClaire@ucf.eduCell: 407/267-681514
Grade Breakdown:Learning ObjectivesHeadshotMid Self-Reflection PaperMid Supervisor EvaluationFinal Self-Reflection PaperFinal Supervisor EvaluationVisual Showcase of Internship322020202015100Grading ScaleLetter GradePointsA93-100 pointsA-90- 92 pointsB 87-89 pointsB83-86 pointsB-80-82 pointsC 77-79 pointsC76-72 pointsC-70-72 pointsD 67-69 pointsD63-66 pointsD-60-62 pointsF59 and belowLate Work submittedLow Word CountLanguage Use IssuesNo submissionMinus 3 points per dayMinus 5 points per wordMinus .25 per incidentFailure of the classTheatre UCF StandardsIt is the intent of the Theatre department administration and faculty to provide a clear and simpleset of policies that guide rehearsals and classrooms to ensure a safe and comfortable space forlearning. These guidelines are based on the Chicago Theatre Standards and have been adaptedfor the University of Central Florida. These standards will be in effect for all learning environmentsunder the auspices of the UCF Theatre program, to include classes and rehearsals. Providing a safeand welcoming environment is intrinsic to learning. "Arts environments require risk, courage,vulnerability, and investment of our physical, emotional and intellectual selves. We seek to nurturespaces with strong safety nets that support that ethos without compromising a visceral and ningenvironment. http://theatre.cah.ucf.edu/files/Theatre UCF Standards.pdf15
Rubrics1) Learning Objectives (3 points)Created 4 – 5 stronglearning objectives,Utilized strong, activeverbsMet or ExceededExpectations1Often Met ExpectationsStrengthen.85.751.85.751.85.75Met or ExceededExpectations2Often MetExpectations1.7Strengthen1.521.71.543.434(error free)3.4(1 – 3 errors)3(4 or more errors)86.86Followed Directions,Effective use oflanguageEvidence of substantivethinking2) H
Aug 06, 2020 · Theatre UCF Advisor Consent Form Dear Theatre UCF Advisor, I _ am applying to undertake my professional internship. (your name) In order to verify that I am eligible to do so, please refer to my academic audit, which I present to you with this form. By signing this form you
