Hobart
Specific details of consultations with staff will be made available to students prior to the start of semester.
Availability of placements varies from year to year. The process of organising placements can take some weeks and commences in advance of the start of semester.
Permission of the unit coordinator required before students can be enrolled.
Introduction
You will be assigned to a work placement in a government, private, or not-for-profit organisation approved by the University. As part of your internship you will, where opportunity allows, contribute to the production, publication and presentation of creative content, while working under the supervision of a qualified professional. The combination of work-integrated learning and seminars focused on peer reflection and career discussion will offer you the opportunity to develop self-reflexivity towards your professional practices, as well as a clearer understanding of the industry contexts and work cultures to which you may be suited. The internship experience may also enable you to build a network of peers and industry contacts. Entry to the unit is competitive, and is subject to approval by the Coordinator and to the availability of work placements.
Summary
| Unit name | Industry Placement |
| Unit code | HEJ354 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Media |
| Coordinator | Doctor Donald Reid |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe current issues, processes and practices relevant to the industry or specialisation in which you complete your internship
- Identify connections between your practice and research in the context of your internship experience
- Solve problems and respond to the workplace realities and challenges specific to your specialisation area.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus (Hobart and Launceston) Placement 70 to 100 hrs Approximately 1 hour per week self directed learning |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Reflective Statement (20%)|Research Journal (30%)|Portfolio (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.