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Arts Internship: Not for Profit (MULT20012)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
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This subject will provide an understanding of the community sector and community development through a substantial volunteer experience. The aims of this subject are to enable you to undertake and report on a community-based project, gain significant insight into workplace issues, and further develop your employability skills in communication, planning and organisation, self-management and problem solving.
The subject includes a placement of 80-100 hours with a not-for-profit organisation, offering an opportunity to contribute to a community through project work, research and/or engaging in the key activities of the organisation.
The placement is supplemented by pre- and post-placement classes, including a compulsory induction in Week 1 and compulsory sessions in Weeks 2 &3, designed to prepare you for your placement, provide a theoretical framework of community development which will provide insight into the evolving needs of the community and the role of not-for-profit organisations in community development. The pre-placement seminars will also include self-assessment, reflexivity and professional skills. Students will have an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills acquired during their course to address issues of significance to a community and to enhance their understanding of approaches in the field of community/social development
Students will be expected to identify potential host organisations for work placement. Student may seek advice from Melbourne Careers Centre who may provide support through seminars and workshops on when and how to approach host organisations http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers/. Students should commence approaching organisations, at least 4 weeks before the placement. More information is available in the subject guide. Placements must be approved by the subject coordinator. Students experiencing problems finding a placement should contact the subject co-ordinator.
Upon subject completion, students will have completed a community project, gained insight into workplace issues and enhanced their employability skills. They will also have developed a critical understanding of the nature of citizenship and volunteering and the role of not-for-profit organisations in contemporary society. Through enrolment in this subject, students will develop skills as global citizens and leaders in communities and will contribute significantly to the community.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject will:
- Gain an understanding of community development issues;
- Appreciate how the work of the not for profit sector contributes to community development;
- Have enhanced ability to undertake independent research;
- Demonstrate critical self-appraisal and self-reflection;
- Gain some advanced project and/or community development practice skills;
- Demonstrate greater appreciation of active citizenship and community leadership issues;
- Contribute as a member of a team.
Generic skills
Last updated: 2 May 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
100 credit points of undergraduate study completed
Students are required to apply for permission to enrol into this subject prior to commencement of the internship. Students should make this application via the online application form:
https://artsunimelb.formstack.com/forms/internship_application
Applications will be reviewed in three rounds:
Round 1 (Summer and Semester 1 availability): closing 31 October
Round 2 (Semester 1 availability): closing 31 January
Round 3 (Semester 2 availability): closing 31 May
The selection process for this subject includes consideration of academic performance in the first half of the degree.
Students will receive outcomes within two weeks of the closing date for the relevant round. For further information including FAQS on the Application and Selection Process see:
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT30020 | Arts Internship: Not for Profit |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| POLS30001 | Parliamentary Internship | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
| POLS30003 | Public Affairs Internship |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| SOCI30005 | Sociology Internship | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
POLS30002 Public Affairs Internship (Int.Students)
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
Students undertaking an internship with a host agency may be required to satisfy a number of requirements, including:
- undergoing a recent National Police Record Check
- holding a valid Working with Children Check for the relevant state/territory
Last updated: 2 May 2023
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 |
|---|---|---|
Mid-semester progress report on the placement experience, including personal skills and knowledge development
| Week 7 | 20% |
Team presentation analysing the strategic plan and mission of your host organisations and their relationship to community development goals. Presentations held during Week 10, 11 & 12
| From Week 10 to Week 12 | 30% |
Major essay on the nature of community development and volunteering as you have studied it and as you have observed it during your placement
| During the examination period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: 80 hours of satisfactory work placement. 100% attendance at seminars. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
The assessment for this subject is equivalent to 4.000 words consisting of the above:
Last updated: 2 May 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Elizabeth Lakey Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 80 -100 hours placement, 2 hour induction seminar, 8 hours of seminars pre-placement, a 2 hours mid-placement seminar, 8 hours of seminars post-placement. Total time commitment 152 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 - Semester 2
Coordinator Elizabeth Lakey Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 80 -100 hours placement, 2 hour induction seminar, 8 hours of seminars pre-placement, a 2 hours mid-placement seminar, 8 hours of seminars post-placement. Total time commitment 152 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
132-152 hours.
Last updated: 2 May 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings and resources will be provided via the LMS.
- Off-campus study
This subject has a workplace component
The subject includes a placement of 80-100 hours with a not-for-profit organisation, offering an opportunity to contribute to a community through project work, research and/or engaging in the key activities of the organisation.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Arts (Extended) Course Bachelor of Arts - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 2 May 2023