Music Internship (MUSI40091)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Southbank)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI40092 | Music Management and Enterprise | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Southbank) |
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Report providing details of the selected work placement, including reasons, means of approach and personal aims.
| Early in the teaching period | 25% |
10-minute in-class presentation
| During the teaching period | 25% |
Detailed report of work placement, including a critical reflective appraisal of the placement organisation, duties performed, and learning outcomes.
| During the assessment period | 50% |
| Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory supervisor's evaluation | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Susan Eldridge Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) 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 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology Informal specialisation Performance Informal specialisation Composition
Last updated: 3 November 2022