Professional Internship

Unit code: ACG5215 | Study level: Postgraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Industry
Other
Need to complete at least four units of the course.
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Successful completion of four units in this course or by approval of coordinator
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
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Overview

The Professional Internship unit offers students the opportunity to apply their learning in this course, along with their previous learning and experience in a task-oriented work integrated learning environment. Students undertake one day a week for 12 weeks (or equivalent) in an organisation where they can actively pursue the application of their digital media learning in a supported environment. Students may use the opportunity to extend their existing areas of expertise and/or to work and learn in a new area of professional media and communication. Students keep a reflective journal of their internship activities and produce an evaluative report considering their experiences and contributions against a variety of measures, including the organisational strategic plan and evaluation methodologies.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Initiate, plan and implement a project that involves self-management and reflection on process;
  2. Adapt and apply the skills and knowledge acquired in their digital media studies to a professional setting;
  3. Articulate the role and value of digital media and communication expertise in an organisational environment; and
  4. Critically reflect on ditital media and communication practices in relation to a particular project.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Journal
|
Grade: 30%
Project research and development journal (2,500 words)
Assessment type: Portfolio
|
Grade: 20%
Documentation or artefacts emerging from project activities
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 50%
Evaluative report (2,500 word)

Required reading

Links to recommended texts for this unit will be provided to students via the Learning Management System (VU Collaborate)

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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