Course Description
The internship course aims to prepare students for the professional world and features an unsalaried internship scheduled individually for a minimum of ten hours per week. Students generally serve as part-time interns from Monday through Friday, although some internships may require weekend hours. The internship enhances students' knowledge through field experience held in a professional environment overseen by a supervisor, who regularly monitors the internship progress and the guides the student's preparation of a final analytical report and portfolio. The internship enhances students' knowledge through field experience held in a professional environment overseen by a supervisor, who regularly monitors the internship progress and guides the student's professional development. Candidates must meet the prerequisites for the internship program. Students must submit a cover letter, CV, and material pertinent to the chosen area (for example, a photography or visual communication candidacy requires a portfolio). An interview is held for placement purposes. Placements will vary depending on the student's language and professional skills.
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Course Name
Internship
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Sessions Available
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Host University
Florence University of the Arts - The American University of Florence
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Location
Florence, Italy
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Area of Study
Internship
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Cover letter, CV, and material pertinent to the chosen area, interview
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4