Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 101426

Coordinator Anthony Burrett Opens in new window

Description This professionally oriented subject consists of a work internship placement with a corporate media or community communications division of an organisation. These agencies may include WSU research centres, educational, community and cultural agencies within Sydney and corporate and professional organisations in Australia or off-shore, as agreed. The focus of the internship is to research and contribute to audience/community liaison and development, and/or to contribute to the cross media production and/or marketing plans of the organisation. During the placement students will develop documentation to capture and manage ideas about professional development, industry trends, professional links, case studies and associated documentation. On completion of the placement students will present a comprehensive report.

School Humanities & Comm Arts

Discipline Communication and Media Studies, Not Elsewhere Classified.

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in program 1645/1804 Master of Convergent Media, 1805 Graduate Diploma in Convergent Media, 1646/1806 Graduate Certificate in Convergent Media, 1856 Master of Creative Industries, 1857 Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries or 1858 Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries.

Assumed Knowledge

Broad understanding of convergent media forms and processes. Students need extensive knowledge of the convergent media landscape and local industries to successfully research, prepare and undertake their Internships.