COMM 3018 Internship

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 101173

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Description This subject provides students with the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they are developing during their studies to tasks within a workplace (the host organisation). The subject may involve substantial contact with the public through workplace placements and, for this reason, it is equivalent to a professional placement. The subject is recommended for students in their third year of study (or part time equivalent).

School Humanities & Comm Arts

Discipline Communication and Media Studies, Not Elsewhere Classified.

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Equivalent Subjects LGYA 0737 - Advertising Internship LGYB 0070 - Professional Internship - Public Relations LGYB 0119 - Professional Internship - Journalism LGYB 0074 - Media Co-Productions DESN 3009 Professional Practice Design

Restrictions

Successful completion of 120 credit points of study in the currently enrolled program and a minimum of 40 credit points from the Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations or Media Arts Production majors. NOTE: These restrictions do not apply to programs 1655 Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars), 1692 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) Dean's Scholars, 1739 Bachelor of International Studies (Dean's Scholars), 1822 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean's Scholars and 1823 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Dean's Scholars. Students who have enrolled in the sub-major SM1125 Advertising Studies must have successfully completed all 40 credit points of this sub-major prior to enrolling in this subject. Sydney City Campus students are required to obtain written approval from the program Contact (details below) prior to enrolling in this subject.

Assumed Knowledge

Students are expected to have thorough knowledge of professional skills required in their field of study, commensurate with those required to participate in a workplace.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Professional Task 1,000 words 30 N Individual
Summary 500 words 10 N Individual
Portfolio 5 minutes 50 N Individual
Professional Placement Performance 2 pages 10 N Individual

Teaching Periods