Internship

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Students enrolled in this subject will be assisted to find a placement in a publishing or communications environment. They will work for 100 - 120 hours under the guidance of a senior staff person, with additional support from the subject co-ordinator and regular workshop sessions. As well as taking part in the host organisation's day-to-day work, students will undertake a research project of concrete and practical benefit to the host organisation or the broader industry. The research topic will be negotiated between the student, the organisation's management and the subject co-ordinator. Students will develop skills in conducting effective and timely research, analysis and report-writing, and will also gain direct exposure to contemporary publishing and communications practice.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• written and oral communication skills through contribution to workshop discussions and participation in workplace-based discussions and reporting sessions;
• a capacity for effective teamwork through group discussions and collaboration with the workplace mentor and other staff;
• skills in research, including the use of online sources and oral/interview materials as well as published documents;
• skills in time management and planning through managing workloads for recommended reading, workshop presentations and ASSESS requirements;
• a capacity for critical analysis through engagement with and critique of a range of publishing strategies.

This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Publishing and Communications Program. Students must consult the subject coordinator before enrolling in this subject.