5 courses with the subject FAC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
FAC 305Practicum
A practicum in the College of Fine Arts and Communication gives students opportunity to explore career possibilities by applying their disciplinary skills a professional setting on- or off-campus. Specific tasks / projects will vary depending on needs site student’s goals. In addition, meet regularly classroom for problem-solving, reflection, discernment, just-in-time skill development.
This course helps students prepare for the transition into a career through in-depth explorations of vocation and professional paths. Students learn about and plan for career-enhancing opportunities including practicums, internships, study abroad, and graduate study. They also prepare professional materials including resumes and portfolios for different contexts, with a focus on transferable skills. The course addresses unique needs of students majoring in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, such as creator burnout, arts and the public good, freelancing, and self-promotion. In addition to working with Career Services and the Living Well Center for Vocation, students learn from professionals and alumni working in creative-and sometimes unexpected-fields.
FAC 410 . This interdisciplinary course brings students from different majors in the College of Fine Arts and Communication together to explore a meaningful cultural question. In class, students engage in collaborative exploration of the course question, bringing their disciplinary perspectives to the conversation. A blend of thought-provoking print and other texts, creative thinking activities, and student-driven research enriches the learning process. The course culminates in a public-facing final product to which each student will contribute, drawing on their unique skills and abilities.
FAC 410 An Internship in the College of Fine Arts and Communication is an applied-skills experience in a professional working environment. Students will apply disciplinary skills within a professional setting, gain practical experience, improve communication and time management skills, and develop their sense of vocation.
FAC 410 and FAC 490 . An Advanced Internship in the College of Fine Arts and Communication is an applied-skills experience designed for students who have already completed an internship. Students will apply their disciplinary skills within a professional setting, demonstrating initiative and independent work habits.
