KKB342 Work Integrated Learning 2
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| Unit code: | KKB342 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | KKB341 or KKB343 or UXB301 or BEB701. KKB341 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as KKB342 |
| Antirequisite(s): | BEB702 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | This is a final year (capstone) independent workplace study unit. Students are responsible for finding their own internship. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/WorkIntegratedLearning-CI |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $957 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,104 |
| International unit fee | $4,320 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Online
| Unit code: | KKB342 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | KKB341 or KKB343 or UXB301 or BEB701. KKB341 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as KKB342 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | This is a final year (capstone) independent workplace study unit. Students are responsible for finding their own internship. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/WorkIntegratedLearning-CI |
| Anti-requisite: | BEB702 |
Overview
This unit focuses on transferring skills into a workplace setting via participation, observation, and reflection, with emphasis on the relationships between academic and professional knowledge. The unit builds on from KKB341 as it is important that you gain real-world work experience to link university study with professional practice in your chosen industry. The unit provides experience in applying discipline knowledge in professional practice to strengthen discipline-specific learning and specialisation. It provides an understanding of professional communication protocols, professional conduct and risks within a workplace setting, a critical understanding of the role of reflection on learning and self-evaluation in professional environments, and analytical processes relevant to practice and Work Integrated Learning.
Please note: You can undertake a workplace internship experience if available in your location or pursue the option of a virtual internship experience, .
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and implement relevant discipline knowledge, concepts, skills and practices in an internship role.
- Utilise relevant professional/practice-based approaches to gain knowledge and effectively communicate in a workplace setting.
- Effectively communicate in organisational and professional settings, while working independently and collaboratively.
- Critically reflect on and evaluate your professional practice through oral, written and visual media.
Content
This unit addresses content including:
- evidencing your skills and knowledge for future professional careers
- finding and applying for an internship
- preparing an internship proposal including aims and objectives, timelines, and workplaces' occupational health and safety policies
- professional identity and conduct in a workplace setting, occupational health and safety, intellectual property
- effectively responding to issues arising in the workplace
- how to observe and reflect on your workplace experience
- analysing and evaluating the internship experience
- incorporating relevant contemporary understandings of the future of work
- reviewing and presenting internship experiences
Learning Approaches
This unit requires you to engage in person or virtually in a Creative Industries workplace and to engage in reflection, analysis and evaluation of the workplace setting. The following supports and approaches have been put in place to support your learning:
- lectures
- provision of academic support (Work Integrated Learning Unit Coordinator and Academic Supervisor)
- Work Integrated Learning support team
- liaison with Industry Partner and Academic Supervisor
- mentorship support for careers and employability
- self-assessment and reflective practice
- reflective assessment based on actual experience and observation.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
- Academic formative feedback is offered to students including feedback on assessment items.
- Workplace formative feedback is facilitated by the Industry partner during the internship.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
- During the teaching period academic staff will provide summative feedback in relation to the internship.
- Industry Partner Evaluation feedback
Assessment
Overview
For this unit you are required to submit an Internship Plan, reflect as you progress through and after the internship, and explore your professional career plan. Your Industry Partner also provides an evaluation of your internship experience.
Summative assessment will be based on a grade of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Summative assessment comprises the following items: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Industry Partner Evaluation, and your Professional Plan. In order to pass the unit you, must complete all items at a Satisfactory level.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Internship Plan
The Internship Plan establishes your aims, objectives, and activities for your internship, negotiated between student, industry or community partner, and academic supervisor.
*You may not begin your Internship until you have completed Assessment Item No. 1 and it has been marked and approved by your Academic Supervisor, as well as InPlace approval. Any work hours undertaken prior to successful completion of this assessment item will not be credited towards fulfilment of the required placement hours.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Internship Review
In consultation with your industry and/or community partner, you will reflect on the aims, objectives and activities outlined in your Internship Plan against your experiences at a key milestones during your internship.
The submission of documentation (Induction, Midway Review, Reflection, and Reflective Video Task) is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Professional Plan
Based on your internship experience, the Professional Plan explores your career aims and objectives, including your online professional profile. You will also receive an Industry Partner Evaluation (IPE) of your performance and learning in the workplace. You must submit a copy of your IPE at the end of your internship hours.
The submission of the Professional Plan is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students and staff who access campus buildings and facilities are required to complete the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction. This must be completed online.
Working with children check (blue card)
If you're working with children or young people as part of your studies or work experience, you need to have a blue card linked to your QUT student profile before you begin your placement. A blue card confirms that you've passed a screening of your criminal history—the 'working with children check'—and are approved to work with children and young people under 18 years old in Queensland. Working with children checks are managed separately by states or territories according to their local legislation. For more details, please refer to blue cards on the QUT website, and using a blue card in other states. It is recommended applying for, or renewing, your blue card at least 28 days prior to your placement commencement date.
Queensland's Disability Worker Screening
Queensland's disability worker screening aims to improve the safety and quality of services being delivered to people living with disability. If you are seeking to work or volunteer with adults or children with disability in Queensland as part of your studies or work experience, you may need a clearance. For more details, please refer to Queensland's disability worker screening.
General Construction Safety Induction Course through a registered training organisation (RTO)
If you routinely enter operational construction zones as part of your studies or work experience, you are required by law to successfully complete a General Construction Safety induction course (previously called a white card). For more details and cost please refer to WorkSafe QLD.
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Costs
General Construction Safety Induction Course through a registered training organisation
For more details and cost please refer to WorkSafe QLD.
Working with children check (blue card)
No cost through QUT. For more details, please refer to blue cards on the QUT website, and using a blue card in other states.
Queensland's Disability Worker Screening
For more details and associated costs, please refer to Queensland's disability worker screening.
Resources
As this is an advanced-level unit, you are also required to identify and draw on relevant literature and examples of practice from your discipline.
There is no set text for this unit.
Further readings and resource materials will be indicated on unit Canvas site.
Resource Materials
Other
To enable your full participation in the virtual learning environment, for example, participating in online activities and engaging with online learning materials, you will need access to a reliable computer with an internet connection, webcam, headset and microphone, as well as a learning environment where you are able to fully participate undisturbed when required.
Risk Assessment Statement
For risks associated with using campus buildings or facilities, refer to the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction.
Students must submit the proposal, make themselves aware of and abide by the occupational health and safety requirements of the workplace, and are expected to undergo any induction or other training provided for employees or visitors to the workplace as appropriate.
Students should address intellectual property and conflict of interest considerations with the prospective Industry Partner before the commencement of the internship.
Where substantial computer-based work is required, particularly in the case of fully online students, you are recommended to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work, and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.DE43 Bachelor of Design
- Demonstrate theoretical and technical design knowledge, synthesising methods and theories of design in dynamic and evolving contexts.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Evaluate and translate conceptual and critical design methodologies and tools and transfer to new and complex challenges.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Communicate coherently, independently and/or collaboratively using a range of media to convey and share design knowledge and ideas to diverse audiences in a range of contexts.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Use transdisciplinary methods to effectively work in diverse teams to address real-world challenges.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Exercise self reflection, resilience, adaptability and self-direction and leverage failure in order to unlock new ideas, approaches, and ways of doing and knowing.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Independently demonstrate an ethical, sustainable and holistic approach to design, that critically considers impact.
Relates to: Professional Plan
KK34 Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate complex problem solving through iterative experimentation and the creative and critical development of ideas and outcomes.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2 - Communicate independent learning clearly and coherently in diverse modes relevant to your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, ULO4 - Discern, critically analyse and synthesise knowledge in complex creative practice settings.
Relates to: ULO2 - Formulate and apply an independent perspective through reflection and by acting on the informed critique of others.
Relates to: ULO4 - Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism in creative practice, both alone and in groups.
Relates to: ULO3
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Online
| Unit code: | KKB342 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | KKB341 or KKB343 or UXB301 or BEB701. KKB341 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as KKB342 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | This is a final year (capstone) independent workplace study unit. Students are responsible for finding their own internship. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/WorkIntegratedLearning-CI |
| Anti-requisite: | BEB702 |
Overview
This unit focuses on transferring skills into a workplace setting via participation, observation, and reflection, with emphasis on the relationships between academic and professional knowledge. The unit builds on from KKB341 as it is important that you gain real-world work experience to link university study with professional practice in your chosen industry. The unit provides experience in applying discipline knowledge in professional practice to strengthen discipline-specific learning and specialisation. It provides an understanding of professional communication protocols, professional conduct and risks within a workplace setting, a critical understanding of the role of reflection on learning and self-evaluation in professional environments, and analytical processes relevant to practice and Work Integrated Learning.
Please note: You can undertake a workplace internship experience if available in your location or pursue the option of a virtual internship experience, .
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and implement relevant discipline knowledge, concepts, skills and practices in an internship role.
- Utilise relevant professional/practice-based approaches to gain knowledge and effectively communicate in a workplace setting.
- Effectively communicate in organisational and professional settings, while working independently and collaboratively.
- Critically reflect on and evaluate your professional practice through oral, written and visual media.
Content
This unit addresses content including:
- evidencing your skills and knowledge for future professional careers
- finding and applying for an internship
- preparing an internship proposal including aims and objectives, timelines, and workplaces' occupational health and safety policies
- professional identity and conduct in a workplace setting, occupational health and safety, intellectual property
- effectively responding to issues arising in the workplace
- how to observe and reflect on your workplace experience
- analysing and evaluating the internship experience
- incorporating relevant contemporary understandings of the future of work
- reviewing and presenting internship experiences
Learning Approaches
This unit requires you to engage in person or virtually in a Creative Industries workplace and to engage in reflection, analysis and evaluation of the workplace setting. The following supports and approaches have been put in place to support your learning:
- lectures
- provision of academic support (Work Integrated Learning Unit Coordinator and Academic Supervisor)
- Work Integrated Learning support team
- liaison with Industry Partner and Academic Supervisor
- mentorship support for careers and employability
- self-assessment and reflective practice
- reflective assessment based on actual experience and observation.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
- Academic formative feedback is offered to students including feedback on assessment items.
- Workplace formative feedback is facilitated by the Industry partner during the internship.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
- During the teaching period academic staff will provide summative feedback in relation to the internship.
- Industry Partner Evaluation feedback
Assessment
Overview
For this unit you are required to submit an Internship Plan, reflect as you progress through and after the internship, and explore your professional career plan. Your Industry Partner also provides an evaluation of your internship experience.
Summative assessment will be based on a grade of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Summative assessment comprises the following items: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Industry Partner Evaluation, and your Professional Plan. In order to pass the unit you, must complete all items at a Satisfactory level.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Internship Plan
The Internship Plan establishes your aims, objectives, and activities for your internship, negotiated between student, industry or community partner, and academic supervisor.
*You may not begin your Internship until you have completed Assessment Item No. 1 and it has been marked and approved by your Academic Supervisor, as well as InPlace approval. Any work hours undertaken prior to successful completion of this assessment item will not be credited towards fulfilment of the required placement hours.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Internship Review
In consultation with your industry and/or community partner, you will reflect on the aims, objectives and activities outlined in your Internship Plan against your experiences at a key milestones during your internship.
The submission of documentation (Induction, Midway Review, Reflection, and Reflective Video Task) is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Professional Plan
Based on your internship experience, the Professional Plan explores your career aims and objectives, including your online professional profile. You will also receive an Industry Partner Evaluation (IPE) of your performance and learning in the workplace. You must submit a copy of your IPE at the end of your internship hours.
The submission of the Professional Plan is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students and staff who access campus buildings and facilities are required to complete the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction. This must be completed online.
Working with children check (blue card)
If you're working with children or young people as part of your studies or work experience, you need to have a blue card linked to your QUT student profile before you begin your placement. A blue card confirms that you've passed a screening of your criminal history—the 'working with children check'—and are approved to work with children and young people under 18 years old in Queensland. Working with children checks are managed separately by states or territories according to their local legislation. For more details, please refer to blue cards on the QUT website, and using a blue card in other states. It is recommended applying for, or renewing, your blue card at least 28 days prior to your placement commencement date.
Queensland's Disability Worker Screening
Queensland's disability worker screening aims to improve the safety and quality of services being delivered to people living with disability. If you are seeking to work or volunteer with adults or children with disability in Queensland as part of your studies or work experience, you may need a clearance. For more details, please refer to Queensland's disability worker screening.
General Construction Safety Induction Course through a registered training organisation (RTO)
If you routinely enter operational construction zones as part of your studies or work experience, you are required by law to successfully complete a General Construction Safety induction course (previously called a white card). For more details and cost please refer to WorkSafe QLD.
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Costs
General Construction Safety Induction Course through a registered training organisation
For more details and cost please refer to WorkSafe QLD.
Working with children check (blue card)
No cost through QUT. For more details, please refer to blue cards on the QUT website, and using a blue card in other states.
Queensland's Disability Worker Screening
For more details and associated costs, please refer to Queensland's disability worker screening.
Resources
As this is an advanced-level unit, you are also required to identify and draw on relevant literature and examples of practice from your discipline.
There is no set text for this unit.
Further readings and resource materials will be indicated on unit Canvas site.
Resource Materials
Other
To enable your full participation in the virtual learning environment, for example, participating in online activities and engaging with online learning materials, you will need access to a reliable computer with an internet connection, webcam, headset and microphone, as well as a learning environment where you are able to fully participate undisturbed when required.
Risk Assessment Statement
For risks associated with using campus buildings or facilities, refer to the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction.
Students must submit the proposal, make themselves aware of and abide by the occupational health and safety requirements of the workplace, and are expected to undergo any induction or other training provided for employees or visitors to the workplace as appropriate.
Students should address intellectual property and conflict of interest considerations with the prospective Industry Partner before the commencement of the internship.
Where substantial computer-based work is required, particularly in the case of fully online students, you are recommended to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work, and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.DE43 Bachelor of Design
- Demonstrate theoretical and technical design knowledge, synthesising methods and theories of design in dynamic and evolving contexts.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Evaluate and translate conceptual and critical design methodologies and tools and transfer to new and complex challenges.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Communicate coherently, independently and/or collaboratively using a range of media to convey and share design knowledge and ideas to diverse audiences in a range of contexts.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Use transdisciplinary methods to effectively work in diverse teams to address real-world challenges.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Exercise self reflection, resilience, adaptability and self-direction and leverage failure in order to unlock new ideas, approaches, and ways of doing and knowing.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Independently demonstrate an ethical, sustainable and holistic approach to design, that critically considers impact.
Relates to: Professional Plan
KK34 Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate complex problem solving through iterative experimentation and the creative and critical development of ideas and outcomes.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2 - Communicate independent learning clearly and coherently in diverse modes relevant to your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, ULO4 - Discern, critically analyse and synthesise knowledge in complex creative practice settings.
Relates to: ULO2 - Formulate and apply an independent perspective through reflection and by acting on the informed critique of others.
Relates to: ULO4 - Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism in creative practice, both alone and in groups.
Relates to: ULO3
Unit Outline: Summer 2024, Online
| Unit code: | KKB342 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | KKB341 or KKB343 or UXB301 or BEB701. KKB341 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as KKB342 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | This is a final year (capstone) independent workplace study unit. Students are responsible for finding their own internship. For more information: http://tinyurl.com/WorkIntegratedLearning-CI |
| Anti-requisite: | BEB702 |
Overview
This unit focuses on transferring skills into a workplace setting via participation, observation, and reflection, with emphasis on the relationships between academic and professional knowledge. The unit builds on from KKB341 as it is important that you gain real-world work experience to link university study with professional practice in your chosen industry. The unit provides experience in applying discipline knowledge in professional practice to strengthen discipline-specific learning and specialisation. It provides an understanding of professional communication protocols, professional conduct and risks within a workplace setting, a critical understanding of the role of reflection on learning and self-evaluation in professional environments, and analytical processes relevant to practice and Work Integrated Learning.
Please note: You can undertake a workplace internship experience if available in your location or pursue the option of a virtual internship experience, .
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and implement relevant discipline knowledge, concepts, skills and practices in an internship role.
- Utilise relevant professional/practice-based approaches to gain knowledge and effectively communicate in a workplace setting.
- Effectively communicate in organisational and professional settings, while working independently and collaboratively.
- Critically reflect on and evaluate your professional practice through oral, written and visual media.
Content
This unit addresses content including:
- evidencing your skills and knowledge for future professional careers
- finding and applying for an internship
- preparing an internship proposal including aims and objectives, timelines, and workplaces' occupational health and safety policies
- professional identity and conduct in a workplace setting, occupational health and safety, intellectual property
- effectively responding to issues arising in the workplace
- how to observe and reflect on your workplace experience
- analysing and evaluating the internship experience
- incorporating relevant contemporary understandings of the future of work
- reviewing and presenting internship experiences
Learning Approaches
This unit requires you to engage in person or virtually in a Creative Industries workplace and to engage in reflection, analysis and evaluation of the workplace setting. The following supports and approaches have been put in place to support your learning:
- lectures
- provision of academic support (Work Integrated Learning Unit Coordinator and Academic Supervisor)
- Work Integrated Learning support team
- liaison with Industry Partner and Academic Supervisor
- mentorship support for careers and employability
- self-assessment and reflective practice
- reflective assessment based on actual experience and observation.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
- Academic formative feedback is offered to students including feedback on assessment items.
- Workplace formative feedback is facilitated by the Industry partner during the internship.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
- During the teaching period academic staff will provide summative feedback in relation to the internship.
- Industry Partner Evaluation feedback
Assessment
Overview
For this unit you are required to submit an Internship Plan, reflect as you progress through and after the internship, and explore your professional career plan. Your Industry Partner also provides an evaluation of your internship experience.
Summative assessment will be based on a grade of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Summative assessment comprises the following items: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Industry Partner Evaluation, and your Professional Plan. In order to pass the unit you, must complete all items at a Satisfactory level.
Unit Grading Scheme
S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Internship Plan
The Internship Plan establishes your aims, objectives, and activities for your internship, negotiated between student, industry or community partner, and academic supervisor.
*You may not begin your Internship until you have completed Assessment Item No. 1 and it has been marked and approved by your Academic Supervisor, as well as InPlace approval. Any work hours undertaken prior to successful completion of this assessment item will not be credited towards fulfilment of the required placement hours.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Internship Review
In consultation with your industry and/or community partner, you will reflect on the aims, objectives and activities outlined in your Internship Plan against your experiences at a key milestones during your internship.
The submission of documentation (Induction, Midway Review, Reflection, and Reflective Video Task) is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Professional Plan
Based on your internship experience, the Professional Plan explores your career aims and objectives, including your online professional profile. You will also receive an Industry Partner Evaluation (IPE) of your performance and learning in the workplace. You must submit a copy of your IPE at the end of your internship hours.
The submission of the Professional Plan is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
All students and staff who access campus buildings and facilities are required to complete the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction. This must be completed online.
Working with children check (blue card)
If you're working with children or young people as part of your studies or work experience, you need to have a blue card linked to your QUT student profile before you begin your placement. A blue card confirms that you've passed a screening of your criminal history—the 'working with children check'—and are approved to work with children and young people under 18 years old in Queensland. Working with children checks are managed separately by states or territories according to their local legislation. For more details, please refer to blue cards on the QUT website, and using a blue card in other states. It is recommended applying for, or renewing, your blue card at least 28 days prior to your placement commencement date.
Queensland's Disability Worker Screening
Queensland's disability worker screening aims to improve the safety and quality of services being delivered to people living with disability. If you are seeking to work or volunteer with adults or children with disability in Queensland as part of your studies or work experience, you may need a clearance. For more details, please refer to Queensland's disability worker screening.
General Construction Safety Induction Course through a registered training organisation (RTO)
If you routinely enter operational construction zones as part of your studies or work experience, you are required by law to successfully complete a General Construction Safety induction course (previously called a white card). For more details and cost please refer to WorkSafe QLD.
Blue Card
A blue card is required to complete this unit. A blue card confirms that you have passed a screening of your criminal history (the Working with Children Check) and have been approved to work with children and young people. For more information on the blue card and how to apply please visit the QUT website.
Costs
General Construction Safety Induction Course through a registered training organisation
For more details and cost please refer to WorkSafe QLD.
Working with children check (blue card)
No cost through QUT. For more details, please refer to blue cards on the QUT website, and using a blue card in other states.
Queensland's Disability Worker Screening
For more details and associated costs, please refer to Queensland's disability worker screening.
Resources
As this is an advanced-level unit, you are also required to identify and draw on relevant literature and examples of practice from your discipline.
There is no set text for this unit.
Further readings and resource materials will be indicated on unit Canvas site.
Resource Materials
Other
To enable your full participation in the virtual learning environment, for example, participating in online activities and engaging with online learning materials, you will need access to a reliable computer with an internet connection, webcam, headset and microphone, as well as a learning environment where you are able to fully participate undisturbed when required.
Risk Assessment Statement
For risks associated with using campus buildings or facilities, refer to the Tier 1 General Health and Safety Induction.
Students must submit the proposal, make themselves aware of and abide by the occupational health and safety requirements of the workplace, and are expected to undergo any induction or other training provided for employees or visitors to the workplace as appropriate.
Students should address intellectual property and conflict of interest considerations with the prospective Industry Partner before the commencement of the internship.
Where substantial computer-based work is required, particularly in the case of fully online students, you are recommended to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work, and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.DE43 Bachelor of Design
- Demonstrate theoretical and technical design knowledge, synthesising methods and theories of design in dynamic and evolving contexts.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Evaluate and translate conceptual and critical design methodologies and tools and transfer to new and complex challenges.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Communicate coherently, independently and/or collaboratively using a range of media to convey and share design knowledge and ideas to diverse audiences in a range of contexts.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Use transdisciplinary methods to effectively work in diverse teams to address real-world challenges.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Exercise self reflection, resilience, adaptability and self-direction and leverage failure in order to unlock new ideas, approaches, and ways of doing and knowing.
Relates to: Internship Plan, Internship Review, Professional Plan - Independently demonstrate an ethical, sustainable and holistic approach to design, that critically considers impact.
Relates to: Professional Plan
KK34 Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Cite and discuss a broad and coherent knowledge of historical and contemporary cultural contexts for creative practice, including the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges.
Relates to: ULO1 - Demonstrate complex problem solving through iterative experimentation and the creative and critical development of ideas and outcomes.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2 - Communicate independent learning clearly and coherently in diverse modes relevant to your field of creative practice.
Relates to: ULO2, ULO3, ULO4 - Discern, critically analyse and synthesise knowledge in complex creative practice settings.
Relates to: ULO2 - Formulate and apply an independent perspective through reflection and by acting on the informed critique of others.
Relates to: ULO4 - Operate with initiative, ethical judgement and professionalism in creative practice, both alone and in groups.
Relates to: ULO3