COMMS 307 : Communication Internship
Arts
2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
- aligns with future career interests
- provides direct experience of life ‘on the job’ in a Communications/Media related industry
- practices and hones skills developed in other University subject courses
- enables development of new skills and professional connections that will enhance employability and work readiness
- assist with identification of suitable internship opportunities outside of any existing part-time work
- prepare a targeted CV for a specific opportunity
- attend an interview with the partnering organisation, then summarise and reflect on the interview
- set goals for their internship and create a plan for achieving those goals
- reflect fortnightly on their learning experience during the internship following
- report back to the cohort/course convenor in the form of a presentation summarising their internship project, key achievements and personal/professional learning outcomes
Course Requirements
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Identify research and apply for roles in areas that align with career interests (Capability 4.3 and 5.2)
- Confidently prepare a targeted CV for roles in areas of interest (Capability 4.2, 5.1 and 5.2)
- Understand the recruitment process and have the confidence to complete a competency/behavioural based interview for roles in area of interest (Capability 4.1, 4.2 and 5.2)
- Reflect on own learning, values-fit and skill development in the workplace for professional development planning and goal setting (Capability 3.1, 5.2 and 6.2)
- Present confidently to a group and respond to questions about specific project activities, outcomes and organisation values (Capability 4.1, 4.2 and 6.2)
- Build and leverage off professional relationships and networks for job-seeking and career development (Capability 1.1, 1.2 and 4.1)
- Understand organisational values and ethical, social, sustainability, environmental and economic responsibilities (Capability 1.1, 1.2 and 5.2)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Targeted CV - ungraded | Individual Coursework | |
| Internship goal setting and project plan | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| Structured Reflections x 2 | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Presentation | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| 80 hour internship + updated CV | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Professional Profile | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| 6 types | 100% |
Workload Expectations
- 14 hours classroom contact- 7 x 2 hour workshops
- 50 hours assignment/assessment preparation
- 80 hours work within industry organisation either on weekly basis or as a block depending on timetable and organisation mentor. Consideration will also be given to students undertaking overseas internships on block basis
- 6 hours discussion with convenor including set-up of project
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience or Online
This course is offered in two delivery modes:
Campus Experience
Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including tutorials to receive credit for components of the course.
There are no formal lectures but a weekly tutorial for the first three weeks of the semester. These will be available as recordings.
The activities for the course are scheduled according the requirements of each internship partner.
Online
Attendance is required at scheduled online activities such as tutorials or group discussions to receive credit for components of the course.
The course will include live online events including group discussions/tutorials and these will be recorded.
Where possible, study material will be released progressively throughout the course.
This course runs to the University semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Well-being always comes first
We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - for more information,
look at this Canvas page https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/33894,
which has links to various support services in the University and the wider community.
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.