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Music Internship (MUSI40091)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 |
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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.
Placement
Students are required to complete 60 hours (7.5 days) of work placement with an approved music business or organisation. The placement should draw on specialisation-based skills learnt in the course. Students will work across a range of tasks relevant to the external partner's objectives in discussion with the host organisation and subject coordinator.
Students are responsible for identifying a suitable placement with support from the subject coordinator. All placements must be approved by the subject coordinator.
Academic support and supervision are provided by the subject coordinator or delegated supervisor. Prior to commencement, the subject coordinator will provide support with industry relations, legal agreements, and communications. Work supervision during the placement is provided by an identified manager/mentor in the host organisation or by the individual practitioner.
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI40092 | Music Management and Enterprise | Semester 1 (On Campus - 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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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: Successful completion of 60 hours of work placement based on a workplace supervisor's report confirming the student's punctual and reliable attendance, active participation and appropriate endeavour. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Placement
Prior to undertaking the placement students are made aware of all placement details and expectations. The placement coordinator will monitor the student's progress during the placement which may involve site visits, discussions with the industry partner, verbal and/or written progress reports.
The placement industry partner will provide a written report on conclusion to both the student and the placement coordinator. All assessment is conducted by the subject coordinator.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Susan Eldridge Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 71 hours, comprising a 30-minute consultation with the subject co-ordinator at the start of semester, 60 hours (7.5 days) of work placement, and five 2-hour seminars during semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours) Course Graduate Diploma in Music
Last updated: 31 January 2024