Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects) PG (11872.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.25 | 6 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Arts And Communications | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
In this unit students will further develop their abilities as agile professionals with transferable employability skills and critical and creative abilities to work across industries and sectors. They will integrate disciplinary knowledge with the professional skills required in their industry through individual or cross-disciplinary team projects, industry collaborations or entrepreneurial activities, and further develop their sense of professional identity and purpose.
Due to the variety of industries this unit caters for, students may be required to organise their own internship opportunities with support from the Faculty of Arts and Design Work Integrated Learning Team and unit staff.
1. Reflect on and evaluate the standards of performance and practice expected in their profession, and how professional skills and knowledge align with these expectations;
2. Apply and critique their academic learning in the development and production of a range of artefacts or strategic solutions to meet real industry needs;
3. Solve problems and make appropriate and ethical decisions in professional contexts using information, professional and disciplinary knowledge and consideration of different perspectives; and
4. Acquire, articulate and apply a range of transferable employability skills.
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - use Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline
Due to the variety of industries this unit caters for, students may be required to organise their own internship opportunities with support from the Faculty of Arts and Design Work Integrated Learning Team and unit staff.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Reflect on and evaluate the standards of performance and practice expected in their profession, and how professional skills and knowledge align with these expectations;
2. Apply and critique their academic learning in the development and production of a range of artefacts or strategic solutions to meet real industry needs;
3. Solve problems and make appropriate and ethical decisions in professional contexts using information, professional and disciplinary knowledge and consideration of different perspectives; and
4. Acquire, articulate and apply a range of transferable employability skills.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - use Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Mr Ian McHugh |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Mr Ian McHugh |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
All materials will be available on Canvas
Participation requirements
Class participation is important to success in this unit, along with a commitment to meet with project mentors, clients and team-mates (where applicable)
Required IT skills
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
This unit involves work integrated learning: Simulation / WIL Project. Students must adhere to University policy during WIL activities, including the Student Conduct Rules 2018, the WIL Policy and WIL Procedure, and the Assessment Policy and Assessment Procedure.
