Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning (11017.1)

In this unit students will work with academics, peers and industry partners to apply their learning in real-world contexts, develop employability skills and strengthen the disciplinary skills and knowledge needed to contribute to and excel in their professions. Authentic learning experiences will include simulated workplace experiences, industry collaborations, competitions, internships, exhibitions or studio work.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Reflect on and analyse professional ethical codes, standards of conduct and legal parameters as practised in the workplace and in professional settings;
2. Apply disciplinary skills and knowledge in real-world contexts and critically analyse this process; and
3. Practice the principles of collaboration with peers and colleagues to achieve effective and innovative outcomes.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives

Skills development

This faculty-wide unit offers a number of options; your choice will depend on your degree and your individual circumstances. The options are:

Internships. 

• 100 hours unpaid or paid internship in an approved workplace, with a workplace mentor. Positions are available through CareerHub or students can source their own. All internships must be approved by the Internships Coordinator.

Studio Hub. 

• In this stream, students work in teams to real and simulated clients on real projects with defined time limits. Teams are single or multi-disciplinary and work with industry and academic mentors.

Creative Lab. 

• This is an experimental space for students who are interested in creative careers. In the Creative Lab you will discuss, define, prepare and develop your own creative project; reflect on your creative practice; understand the outlets and/or audiences for your work; and consider how best to 'pitch' your work to others.

 

Prerequisites

This unit is only available to students in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Communication and Media, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Creative Industries and Bachelor of Digital Design programs.

Students must have passed 24 credits points in the course AND one of the following units:
10333 Professional Orientation: Arts OR
10334 Professional Orientation: Built Environment OR
10335 Professional Orientation: Communication and Media OR
10336 Professional Orientation: Design OR
11591 Professional Orientation (Creative Industries and Digital Design)

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.