Week 7

WEEK 7 TOTAL HOURS: 19

Sunday July 15th:
1 hour:office designing
5 hours: Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Note Cards [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards
1 hour: Leaders Team meeting
3 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology], Announcement slides
1 hour: Summer Internship meeting

Tuesday July 17th:
1 hour: Social Media Updating
1 hour: Blog Updating
1 hour: Online Photo Album Updating
2 hours: Main Office volunteering, Burning/Printing/Packaging DVDs

Friday July 20th:
3 hours: Vision planning meeting

Work Samples From This Week:

 

My Thoughts:
Sunday I was ahead on work because of the previous Friday's extra work, but I still found time to get extra work done in my usual hours. I got all my printing done early, and then we had a leader's meeting. I also got some stuff made for office, including a door and mail drop sign, desk name, and I also did some layout editing. I am thinking maybe I will also paint, and I need to print and frame some photos. Extra things this week were we had a leader's meeting and an internship meeting. Tuesday I got stuff done online and on the computer, and I also had time to volunteer in the Main Administration Office as they have been needing help lately, and I am glad to help as it would greatly help me learn the internet network and office machinery better which will help out my practicum more.

Week 6

WEEK 6 TOTAL HOURS: 22

Sunday July 8th:
3 hours: Cafe Communication Training [visual communication/interpersonal communication]
2 hours: Personal leader outing
5 hours: Worship Team Setlist [music media], Worship PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design]
3 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology]

Tuesday July 10th:
1 hour: Office print material designing
2 hours: Fundraiser volunteering
1 hour: Youth leader activity planning
1 hour: Youth leader outing event
2 hours: Leader dinner

Friday July 13th:
2 hours: Printing, Scanning, Emailing

Work Samples From This Week:

 

My Thoughts:
Sunday I trained in the cafe again, where communication is always the most important part of it, including interpersonal communication (I have actually applied skills I've learned in class) and visual communication as the church is very branding-conscious and has color, lighting, and design layout in the area purposeful. I also did all my usual printing and computer work for the day, and it's getting a lot easier. This week has a lot of extra hours than previous weeks because a lot of things were happening. I went to multiple meetings and outings, some of which I had to plan, and others I volunteered at. Also I got into the office a third day in the week on Friday, rather than working from home. This really helped me get ahead for the upcoming Sunday and made everything feel less stressful. I feel like I should get into the office for a third day as much as I can because it really helps me feel productive.

Week 5

WEEK 5 TOTAL HOURS: 16

Sunday July 1st:
5 hours: Worship Team Setlist [music media], Worship PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design]
1 hour: Team meeting
3 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology]

Monday July 2nd
2 hours: Communication Card redesign [graphic design]
1 hour: Social Media Updating

Tuesday July 3rd
1 hour: Assisted office manager with online ordering
1 hour: Printing and mailing
2 hours: Online Photo Album Updating

Work Samples From This Week:

My Thoughts:
All Sunday afternoon I did the usual print and digital material that needed to be put out. I spent my usual time at the media booth during service, except I spent an extra hour there working out all the cords and computer setup, which is still a hassle but has become less of one as time goes by and I continue to understand how it all works. Monday, since the communication cards on Microsoft Word didn't work out, I decided to order out for my communication cards. I decided to upload my new design to Vistaprint and order cards that way, so that they will be better quality paper and printed on both sides without the work of lining up back/front graphics, and cutting them all out one by one. This is my first experience so far with successful problem/resolution at this job. Tuesday, I assisted the office manager with some online ordering. There has been a recent need for more office assistance, and they have put out a call for help in the office for an hour or two a week. I have decided to sign up for that and get a few more hours learning the print, computer, and internet network ins-and-outs of the church.

Week 4

WEEK 4 TOTAL HOURS: 16

Sunday June 24th:
4 hours: Worship Team Setlist [music media], Worship PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design], Communication Cards [graphic design]
2 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology]

Monday June 25th - Friday June 29th
2 hours each day: Photography / Video

Work Samples From This Week:

My Thoughts:
Sunday I spent a lot of time working on print material that needed to be done for the service that night. Before the service I spent 4 hours working on the usual stuff like remaking sermon and worship PowerPoints, and notes and papers for the sermon and for the worship team. This stuff is getting a lot easier as I am doing it each week and I'm getting the hang of things and managing my time better and putting my leftover time to more good use designing. I also started designing some communication cards, I used Microsoft Word because I thought it would be easiest to configure a front/back card lining up the right way on the printer. After I printed them, it was a lot of work cutting them out and the printer didn't line them up the exact way like I planned on the computer. I will have to find a better way to make these. Monday through Friday I went to the youth camp, and spent at least 2 hours per day taking photography and video. I plan to make a video slideshow with these shots that I have, and posting them to our social media.

Week 3

WEEK 3 TOTAL HOURS: 18

Sunday June 17th:
2 hours: New Worship Intern Training [interpersonal communication, music media]
4 hours: Worship Team Tryouts [media booth/printing], Worship Team Setlist [music media], Worship PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design]
2 hours: Media Booth [youth service], Photography [visual communication], Pandora Radio Configuration [media technology]

Wednesday June 20th:
2 hours: Camp Information PDF [graphic design]
1 hour: Website Update [media technology]
1 hour: Facebook CSM Leaders Group Created [social media]
2 hours: Student/Parental Communication [interpersonal communication]

Thursday June 21st:
3 hours: CSM Facebook Create [social media], Photo Uploads [visual communication]
1 hour: Blog [media technology]

Work Samples From This Week:

My Thoughts:
Sunday Morning I tried to get the podcast stuff set up with my supervisor but it turns out that the Macbook I was using didn't have a FireWire port. I have been browsing Amazon to order a USB adapter, but have not ordered yet. I got to show around the new worship intern and help him set up his stuff. I also spent a lot of time on communicating about camp and making informational pages. I have been expanding my communication with others such as my supervisor, the new intern, parents, and the office coordinator, who helped me edit the website. In addition, I created a Facebook page to allow ease of communication between the leaders and students. I'm purposefully trying to work more hours than the regular 15 to make up for the 8 practicum hours that I did during week 1.

Week 2

WEEK 2 TOTAL HOURS: 16

Sunday June 10th:
4 hours: Cafe Communication Training [media technology, visual comm]
3 hours: Worship PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Sermon PowerPoint [graphic design/media technology], Service Note Cards [graphic design], Sermon Notes [typing/graphic design]
1.5 hours: Media Booth [youth service]

Thursday June 14th:
1 hour: Media Booth TV configuration [media technology]
1 hour: Printer configuration [media technology]
3.5 hours: TV Logo Background [graphic design]

Friday June 15th:
1 hour: Worship Team Setlist [music media]
1 hour: Blog [media technology]

Work Samples from this week:

My Thoughts:
I got a lot more done this week than I did last week. I really put my time toward the media stuff. I also am supposed to be setting up the Sunday morning podcasts next week. I will have to figure that out this Sunday. Connecting the printers to the computers through the network is really hard, I will have to mess around with that with someone who really knows about it when I get the time.

Week 1

WEEK 1 TOTAL HOURS: 8

Sunday June 3rd:
5 hours: Sermon notes, Worship PowerPoint, and Sermon PowerPoint [office/graphic design]

Tuesday June 4th:
3 hours: Setting Up Blog [media technology]

My Thoughts:
This week I just started. I'm still trying to get a grasp on what exactly I had to be doing and how to communicate best with my co workers. I only got 8 hours this week, so I'm still trying to figure out how to manage my time and exactly how long I need to be working on stuff. Next week will go better.

About My Practicum

Location: Creekside Church, Mountlake Terrace
Supervisor: Jason Deuman
Type of Practicum: 5 Credit, 225 Hours
Tentative Dates: June 3rd - September 15th (15 weeks, approximately 15 hrs/week)
Duties:
- Graphic design for print and digital use
      • Youth Staff Notifications
      • Student Notifications
      • Youth Pastoral Material
            » Sermon Notes
            » Office Supplies
      • Marketing Material for Youth Daily and Event Use
            » Posters, Touch Cards, Flyers, etc.
- Media Coordinating for Youth Service
      • Sermon Digital Presentations
      • Worship Digital Presentations
      • Video Coordinating (shooting, editing, etc.)
- Social Media Upkeep
      • Facebook
      • Twitter
      • Church Website
      • Sermon Podcasts