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Humanitarian Design Internship (ABPL30064)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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The Humanitarian Design Internship provides an opportunity for students to develop a deeper understanding of the role design can play in creating positive change within communities. Students will travel to India for 2 weeks where they will have first-hand experience working in culturally different and high-pressure situations. Students will meet with communities to learn about community development and undertake a team design project in conjunction with Indian community partners. Emphasis is placed on incorporating local design knowledge in the design process with respect to environmental, economic and social impacts in a humanitarian context.
Much of the benefit of interning comes from observation, practicing under supervision and reflection. Work Integrated Learning, or interning, is an excellent way to broaden your learning environment while you are studying. It allows you to see first-hand how what you are learning in your degree translates into practice, as well as how ‘real world’ practice relates to what you are learning at University.
More information can be found at http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate/subject-options/humanitarian-design-internship
Intended learning outcomes
During the course of the internship, you will be expected to demonstrate that you have:
- Observed, analysed and reflected on culturally sensitive project management;
- Observed, analysed and reflected on the incorporation of local knowledge in the design of humanitarian support;
- Observed, analysed, practiced and reflected on cross-cultural communication skills;
- Gained an understanding of ethical decision making in the delivery of humanitarian support; and
- Gained an understanding of the role of design in community level development.
Generic skills
- Creative, adaptive and flexible problem solving skills
- Effective communication skills
- Purposeful collaborative and team work skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL30068 | Design Internship |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Successful completion of at least 100 points of undergraduate study in the Bachelor of Environments.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Hurdle requirement: Attendance at all compulsory pre-travel briefings | N/A | |
Preliminary research report, approximately 15-20 hours of work per student
| TBC | 20% |
Hurdle requirement: Participation in 11-day intensive internship in India | N/A | |
Presentation: 20 minutes per student on context, problem identification and final design output, approximately 30-40 hours of work per student
| two weeks after travlling time | 40% |
Design Output: design journal (hard copy) including clear description of design solution, approximately 20-30 hours of work per student
| Mid February | 30% |
Participation: contribution to class discussion in pre-travel seminars, participation in site visits in-country and contribution to discussions during field visit | 10% |
Additional details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Quota: 25
This subject is a quota subject and places are limited. Students may provisionally enrol via the Student Portal but places are not guaranteed until selection is completed. Application for this subject is via http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/undergraduate/subject-options/humanitarian-design-internship). Students will be notified by email one week after application closing date. Please email abp-internship@unimelb.edu.au with any questions or to arrange a meeting for further discussion.
Selection Criteria
Students will be selected for the subject in accordance with the following ranked priorities:
1. Academic merit (based on student's overall WAM)
2. Interview
3. Stage of course progression (priority given to students closer to completion)
Additional Cost to Tuition Fees
Estimated cost is around $5300.
In 2019, incidental fees are being subsidised (only for Australian students) under http://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/new-colombo-plan/mobility-program/Pages/mobility-program.aspx
Eligible students will be required to contribute up to $2000 towards travel cost.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Information regarding mobility-program-guidelines can be found at http://dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/new-colombo-plan/mobility-program/Pages/mobility-program-guidelines-2017.aspx
PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, Andra Pradesh World Vision India
Last updated: 3 November 2022