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Music Internship (MUSI40091)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject integrates academic learning and the development of employability skills through a program of seminars and professional work experience. Issues such as workplace cultures and expectations will be explored, with an emphasis on the importance of personal initiative, in conjunction with a supervised work placement program with an approved music business/organisation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- reflect upon, articulate and communicate personal objectives and competencies related to establishing a career in music
- establish career-related connections with individuals and organisations beyond the university
- develop evidence of an ability to become an integral member of a professional work environment, applying knowledge and skills acquired during academic studies to the requirements of the workplace
- identify and appraise key internal and external factors relevant to an organisation that influence the accomplishment of its mission and principal goals
- critically evaluate their work placement experience and related development of skills and knowledge
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should possess:
- self-management abilities, initiative, communication and problem-solving skills
- a capacity to apply existing skills and knowledge to unfamiliar environments and tasks
- an understanding of the process through which experiential learning occurs
- an analytical ability in evaluating stated objectives against outcomes
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI40092 | Music Management and Enterprise | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Report providing details of the selected work placement, including reasons, means of approach and personal aims (1500 words) - Week 3 (25%)
- 10-minute in-class presentation (equivalent to 1500 words) - During Semester (25%)
- Detailed report of work placement, including a critical reflective appraisal of the placement organisation, duties performed, and learning outcomes (2,000 words) - Week 12 (50%)
Hurdle requirement:
- Satisfactory supervisor’s evaluation
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Jillian Graham Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A 30-minute consultation with the subject co-ordinator at the start of semester, 60 hours (7.5 days) of work placement, four 2-hour seminars during semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology Specialisation (BH-MUS) Informal specialisation Performance Specialisation (BH-MUS) Major Tailored Program (BH-MUS) Informal specialisation Composition Specialisation (BH-MUS)
Last updated: 3 November 2022