PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
MAC3INT
2018
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 organisations 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 ABMC (Bachelor of Media & Communication) or LWLMC (Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication) or 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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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Civitella
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
Three 3.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| An internship report upon completion of 120 hours internship placement (equivalent of 3000 words) | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Feedback from the employer on the 120 hours internship placement (equivalent of 1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Civitella
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
Three 3.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| An internship report upon completion of 120 hours internship placement (equivalent of 3000 words) | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Feedback from the employer on the 120 hours internship placement (equivalent of 1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Summer 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Civitella
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
02
-
06
Three 3.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 02 to week 06
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| An internship report upon completion of 120 hours internship placement (equivalent of 3000 words) | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Feedback from the employer on the 120 hours internship placement (equivalent of 1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Winter semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMark Civitella
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
27
-
28
Three 3.0 hours lecture per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 27 to week 28
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| An internship report upon completion of 120 hours internship placement (equivalent of 3000 words) | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Feedback from the employer on the 120 hours internship placement (equivalent of 1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 04 |