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ADA3406 · Work integrated learning placement
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Overview
Students are not able to enrol themselves in to this Internship unit - please see the EOI-MADA Internship Moodle site for details, including deadlines and the application process. This unit provides undergraduate students with work integrated learning experiences through a placement in a relevant industry or organisation. The placement will occur for a period equivalent to a one semester 6 credit point unit, which may manifest as approximately 80-100 hours of work over a set period of time (e.g. 8 hours per week for 10-12 weeks, 16 hours per week for 5-6 weeks, 24 hours per week for 3-4 weeks, etc.) and around 40-60 hours to document and critically reflect on experiences. Some additional activities may be required at the beginning and end of the placement. Some additional activities may be required at the beginning and end of the placement. In most cases, participants are responsible for arranging and negotiating the internship, which will be self-managed, after approval of the Unit Coordinator and host organisation. The internship will enable you to put your skills and knowledge into practice in a professional workplace, and build industry experience, contacts and confidence.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | Winter semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Caulfield | Second semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Caulfield | First semester | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Caulfield | Summer semester B | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
| Caulfield | Summer semester A | Teaching mostly conducted outside of a classroom/campus environment and in a block (IMMERS-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Folio | Project | 100% | — |
100% in-semester assessment
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
Learning outcomes
- Identify and describe the professional roles, operational frameworks and contemporary practices of a relevant workplace;
- Perform discipline-appropriate tasks within a relevant working environment to a professional standard;
- Connect and apply knowledge and skills obtained through your degree to practical outcomes in a professional setting;
- Operate effectively and constructively within a professional environment, communicating and collaborating with supervisors, colleagues and diverse stakeholders;
- Evaluate the ethical, cultural and professional values and social responsibilities embedded in contemporary workplace practices;
- Reflect upon workplace experiences, managerial structures and OHS/logistical requirements to evaluate personal learning, work habits and future career goals.
Workload
144 hours including contact and independent work.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Studio activities | 6 hours |
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