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Industry Practice Part 1 (DPSS90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Southbank)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) |
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Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject students formulate and develop a deeper understanding of the tools and skills required for a professional design practice.
Through a series of guest lectures and projects students gain a deeper understanding of the industry. Topics include the funding bodies and organisations that support the stage and screen industries, professional behaviour, team leadership and management. Students will also prepare a professional portfolio and develop interview skills.
Placement
Students propose and carry out two 200-hour industry investigations, which will include at least one placement on a professional production. Students document their experience then share their findings and insights with their peers.
This subject is the first part of a two-subject sequence, taught over two consecutive study periods.
Students are required to enrol in DPSS90010 Industry Practice Part 1 (25 points) and DPSS90011 Industry Practice Part 2 (25 points), consecutively, for a total enrolment of 50 points. Students will receive a 'CNT' grade for Part 1. An overall result for the subject is given following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Assessment, Subject Intended Learning Outcomes, and Total Time Commitment applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject.
The Total Time Commitment for the subject is approximately 680 hours, inclusive of the two study periods (DPSS90010 Industry Practice Part 1 (25 points) and DPSS90011 Industry Practice Part 2 (25 points)).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- propose and complete a targeted investigative project;
- engage with professional designers for stage or screen for the purposes of gaining insight into the field;
- analyse their findings in the context of their own practice;
- produce a portfolio of their design work for the purpose of gaining employment;
- present themselves professionally in an interview;
- apply for grants and other potential funding;
- identify key bodies and organisations within the live performance, film and television industries;
- present findings with clarity and insight.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have:
- advanced skills and techniques applicable to the discipline;
- well-developed problem-solving abilities in the discipline area, characterised by flexibility of approach;
- advanced competencies in areas of professional practice and/or scholarship;
- a capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations;
- an advanced understanding of the national and international context of the specialist area;
- a capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
- the capacity to value and participate in projects which require team-work.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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DPSS90008 | Design and the Production Process | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
FLTV90013 Professional Practice
FLTV90015 Industry Investigation Project A
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Placement Proposal
| Early in the teaching period | 10% |
Industry Investigation 1 (200-hours placement and placement findings)
| During the teaching period | 30% |
Industry Investigation 2 (200-hours placement and placement findings)
| During the teaching period | 30% |
20-minute Oral Presentation
| End of the teaching period | 10% |
Professional Folio
| During the assessment period | 20% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. DPSS90010 Industry Practice Part 1 and DPSS90011 Industry Practice Part 2 together).
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: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Jo Briscoe Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 476 hours across Part 1 and Part 2, comprising 400-hours of industry investigation placements, 72-hours attending on-campus seminars, and 4-hours presenting industry findings to peers. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 30 June 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 May 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 June 2023 Assessment period ends 30 June 2023
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Production Design
Last updated: 10 November 2023