PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
MAC3INT
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students complete internships in the media, journalism and communications and related industries with a specific organisation. 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 organisation such as its goals, structure, management style and work practices. In addition, they acquire an understanding of the organisation's relationships to clients, audiences and other elements of media and communications professions. Internship opportunities will be advertised through this subject or students can self-source internships, but self-sourced internships must be approved by the subject coordinator before the student starts placement.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMerryn Sherwood
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesStudents 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, by completing a series of online modules. Students develop employability skills through working on their resume and cover letter, guided through the online modules, and use these to help secure a relevant internship. 120 hours of student placement in an approved workplace. Students complete a work diary and reflective essay that critically reflects on their internship, its contribution to their learning and how it will inform their ongoing practice. Students complete a work diary and reflective essay that critically reflects on their internship, its contribution to their learning and how it will inform their ongoing practice.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in ABMC (Bachelor of Media & Communication) or LWLMC (Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication) or coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsMST3INT OR MSS3INT
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourcedSelf Sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required100 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerryn Sherwood
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Four 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Modules. Students must complete a series of modules before commencing their internship, including on professional conduct in the workplace, media law and copyright. 750 word equivalent. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Internship Plan. Students must complete a pre-internship plan, including goal setting, and complete the paperwork required to start an industry placement. 750 word equivalent. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Internship Report. Students must complete a critically reflective report that examines their learning experience during the internship. 2500 word equivalent. | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerryn Sherwood
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 42
Four 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Modules. Students must complete a series of modules before commencing their internship, including on professional conduct in the workplace, media law and copyright. 750 word equivalent. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Internship Plan. Students must complete a pre-internship plan, including goal setting, and complete the paperwork required to start an industry placement. 750 word equivalent. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Internship Report. Students must complete a critically reflective report that examines their learning experience during the internship. 2500 word equivalent. | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, LTU Term 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerryn Sherwood
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 7
Four 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Modules. Students must complete a series of modules before commencing their internship, including on professional conduct in the workplace, media law and copyright. 750 word equivalent. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Internship Plan. Students must complete a pre-internship plan, including goal setting, and complete the paperwork required to start an industry placement. 750 word equivalent. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Internship Report. Students must complete a critically reflective report that examines their learning experience during the internship. 2500 word equivalent. | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerryn Sherwood
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 25 - 28
Four 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 25 to week 28 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Modules. Students must complete a series of modules before commencing their internship, including on professional conduct in the workplace, media law and copyright. 750 word equivalent. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Internship Plan. Students must complete a pre-internship plan, including goal setting, and complete the paperwork required to start an industry placement. 750 word equivalent. | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Internship Report. Students must complete a critically reflective report that examines their learning experience during the internship. 2500 word equivalent. | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |