Internship 1 (Placement Only)

Subject MULT90018 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 2
Total Time Commitment: Approximately 100 hours on internship, plus regular contact with the subject coordinator and workshop sessions across the semester.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Art Curatorship or Master of Cinema Management.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:

Formerly avaialble as 107-547 Art Curatorship Internship. Students who have completed 107-547 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Core Participation Requirements: None

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Alison Inglis

Contact

Alison Inglis

asi@unimelb.edu.au

Wendy Haslem

wlhaslem@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: Students enrolled in this subject will be assisted to find a placement in a professional working environment. They will work for approximately 100 hours under the guidance of a senior staff person, with additional support from the subject co-ordinator and regular workshop sessions. The placement will enable students to apply in a practical environment skills developed in their other coursework units. Students will thus gain direct exposure to professional practice in their chosen field.
Objectives:

Students completing this subject will:

  • have acquired an extensive knowledge of the conditions, cultures and practices of a range of workplaces;
  • have gained practical vocational experience in an industry setting;
  • have developed a capacity to critically evaluate their experience and to share their findings through written and oral reports; and
  • have an extended ability to apply professional concepts, frameworks and techniques in a practical setting.
Assessment: Description of company, CV, cover letter and career plan equivalent to 1500 words 30% (due early in the semester). journal and professional portfolio of 3500 words 70% (due end of semester).
Prescribed Texts: A subject reader will be available.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Students who successfully complete this subject will gain 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;
  • significant insight into the complexities of professional decision making and management;
  • time management and planning through managing workloads for recommended reading, and workshop presentations; and
  • a capacity for critical analysis through engagement with and critique of a range of professional strategies.
Notes: This subject is available to students enrolled in the Master of Art Curatorship or the Master of Cinema Management. Students must consult their program coordinator before enrolling.
Related Course(s): Master of Art Curatorship (Coursework and Minor Thesis)
Master of Cinema Management

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