mac3int professional internship
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
MAC3INT
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop contacts with and work in the media, journalism and communications and related industries with a specific organization. Students develop skills in accessing these networked industries from the perspective of an industry-ready future employee and undertake an in-depth experience of work as an emerging professional in the media and related fields. Students develop an understanding of issues internal to the organization such as its goals, structure, management style and work practices. In addition, they acquire an understanding of the organizations relationships to clients, audiences and other elements of the media, communications and persuasive professions.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMark Civitella
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in BMCSC (Bachelor of Media & Communication), ABSC or ABSCB (Bachelor of Strategic Communication) or ABJ (Bachelor of Journalism), or requires coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MST3INT, MSS3INT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at third-year level in ABSC and Bachelor of Arts (Bendigo) major in Strategic Communication.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Students acquire knowledge and sensitivity to issues associated with workplace culture, including, insurance, confidentiality, ethics and personal responsibility.
- Activities:
- Students explore the legal and ethical framework in which they expected to work as a professional in the media industry and as representatives of La Trobe University on student placement.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Students develop improved inter-personal communication skills
- Activities:
- Students examine some basic techniques before their placement to improve their communication skills and to deal with criticism in the workplace.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
03. Students examine their personal interests and professional goals in terms of appropriate placements opportunities
- Activities:
- Students maintain a reflective journal of all activity in this unit and engage in a pre and post-placement individual interview with subject coordinator.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Students experience professional work.
- Activities:
- 120 hours of student placement in an approved workplace.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
05. Students prepare, plan and organise all the details, protocols of an individual professional internship placement.
- Activities:
- Students explore in seminars via documents, role-plays and case studies issues associated with contemporary work in the media industries.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Civitella
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 word report on the Business Goals and Structure where the Internship was served. | 35 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 2500 word analysis of the "Self in the Workplace" | 50 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 500 word Work plan and Learning Agreement | 15 | 03, 05 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Civitella
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 word report on the Business Goals and Structure where the Internship was served. | 35 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 2500 word analysis of the "Self in the Workplace" | 50 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 500 word Work plan and Learning Agreement | 15 | 03, 05 |
Bendigo, 2015, Summer 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Civitella
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 02 - 07
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 word report on the Business Goals and Structure where the Internship was served. | 35 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 2500 word analysis of the "Self in the Workplace" | 50 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 500 word Work plan and Learning Agreement | 15 | 03, 05 |
Bendigo, 2015, Winter semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Civitella
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 27 - 28
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 word report on the Business Goals and Structure where the Internship was served. | 35 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 2500 word analysis of the "Self in the Workplace" | 50 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 500 word Work plan and Learning Agreement | 15 | 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Civitella
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 word report on the Business Goals and Structure where the Internship was served. | 35 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 2500 word analysis of the "Self in the Workplace" | 50 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 500 word Work plan and Learning Agreement | 15 | 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Civitella
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 word report on the Business Goals and Structure where the Internship was served. | 35 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 2500 word analysis of the "Self in the Workplace" | 50 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 500 word Work plan and Learning Agreement | 15 | 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Summer 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Civitella
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 02 - 07
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 word report on the Business Goals and Structure where the Internship was served. | 35 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 2500 word analysis of the "Self in the Workplace" | 50 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 500 word Work plan and Learning Agreement | 15 | 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Winter semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Civitella
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 27 - 28
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 word report on the Business Goals and Structure where the Internship was served. | 35 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 2500 word analysis of the "Self in the Workplace" | 50 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| 500 word Work plan and Learning Agreement | 15 | 03, 05 |