Industry Practice Part 1 (DPSS90010)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject, students formulate and develop a thorough understanding of the tools and skills required for a professional design practice.
Through a series of guest lectures and projects students gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry. Topics include the funding bodies and organisations that support the creative arts 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 in a professional production environment. Placements may be local, national or international and may incur costs in addition to tuition fees. 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 in the creative arts 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, graphic design, and other creative arts industries;
- present findings with clarity and insight.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- develop advanced skills and techniques applicable to the discipline;
- demonstrate well-developed problem-solving abilities in the discipline area, characterised by flexibility of approach;
- apply advanced competencies in areas of professional practice and/or scholarship;
- articulate their knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations;
- establish an advanced understanding of the national and international context of the specialist area;
- manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
- exemplify the values arising from participation in projects requiring team-work.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPSS90008 | Design and the Production Process | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| No longer available | |||
| No longer available |
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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% |
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: 4 March 2025
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 3 March 2025 to 30 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 2 June 2025 Census date 2 June 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 June 2025 Assessment period ends 30 June 2025 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
Jo Briscoe: jbriscoe@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025