Practicum (PUBL90012)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Not available in 2020
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About this subject
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Overview
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This subject is designed to further develop the skills and extend the experience of those students already in gainful employment in a publishing or communications environment. With the support of the subject coordinator and the mentorship of a senior staff member in their place of employment, they will investigate their company's business in order to understand its position within the broader industry. As well as taking part in their ongoing day-to-day work, students will undertake a research project of concrete and practical benefit to their organisation. The research topic will be negotiated between the student, the organisation's management or employee's mentor, and the subject coordinator. Students will develop skills in conducting effective and timely research, analysis and report-writing, and will also gaining deeper insight into a particular model of contemporary publishing and communications practice. They will exercise the skills in writing, editing, print and web production they have developed through their university studies and apply them directly to their current professional environment.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have had an opportunity for reflection and analysis on the culture, conditions and practices of the workplace;
- have developed a capacity to critically evaluate their experience and to share their findings through written and oral reports; and
- have an extended ability to apply research concepts, frameworks and techniques in a practical setting.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- written and oral communication skills through contribution to workshop discussions and participation in workplace-based discussions and reporting sessions;
- a capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions and collaboration with the workplace mentor and other staff;
- skills in research, including the use of online sources and oral/interview materials as well as published documents;
- skills in time management and planning through managing workloads for recommended reading, workshop presentations and assessment requirements; and
- a capacity for critical analysis through engagement with and critique of a range of publishing strategies.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission of the coordinator is required to enrol in this subject.
This subject should be completed during the second half of the degree. It is expected that students will have achieved an average grade of 70% or higher during the first half of their degree.
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:
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
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 |
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| MULT90018 | Internship I (Placement Only) |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
| MULT90019 | Internship II (Semester Long) |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
MULT90025 Internship II (Year Long)
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: 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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A reflective journal, 500 words due 25 hours after the commencement of the placement, 1500 words due one week after the conclusion of the placement.
| 1 Weeks after the end of teaching | 20% |
Research report, due 3 weeks after the conclusion of the placement
| 3 Weeks after the end of teaching | 80% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of supervisory meetings and placement to pass the subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
340 hours
Additional delivery details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022