Courses & Units

Design WIL A KDA417

This is a restricted access unit (no self-enrolment).  Architecture and Design will advise students on the process to be accepted into this unit.

Introduction

Design WIL (Work Integrated Learning) units provide you with the opportunity to undertake an immersive study experience related to your own interests and professional development goals. You can undertake a broad range of study opportunities including: internships in design-related businesses and organisations, study tours to meet with leading designers or attend major design conferences and exhibitions, volunteering positions in non-government or community organisations in key areas of interest, and participation in major creative events. Some Design WIL opportunities will be offered by the University and selected on a competitive basis; however most students will be required to identify and organise their own activities in consultation with the course coordinator. Design WIL is offered as either two 12.5% units or one 25% unit. This allows students to take two shorter projects (of approximately 80 hours duration) or one longer project (of approximately 160 hours duration). The work study can be taken in any semester subject to availability of work study opportunities and approval of the course coordinator. At the end of the unit you will submit a reflective journal documenting and critically reflecting on the activities undertaken and evaluating the learning experience in relation to your expectations and professional development goals.

Summary

Unit name Design WIL A
Unit code KDA417
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
School of Architecture and Design
Discipline Architecture & Design
Coordinator Doctor Helen Norrie
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 Off-Campus International Domestic
Online Semester 2 Off-Campus International Domestic
Online Summer school Off-Campus International Domestic
Online Winter school (late) Off-Campus International Domestic
Online Spring school Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Spring school 28/10/2024 12/11/2024 5/12/2024 12/1/2025
Semester 1 26/2/2024 22/3/2024 15/4/2024 2/6/2024
Winter school (late) 24/6/2024 12/7/2024 5/8/2024 15/9/2024
Semester 2 22/7/2024 16/8/2024 9/9/2024 27/10/2024
Summer school 2/1/2024 15/1/2024 30/1/2024 25/2/2024

* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Undertake professional development by identifying, initiating and planning targeted learning opportunities.
  • Identify opportunities to develop design advocacy skills through critical reflection on a professional learning experience.
  • Reflect on an initial professional learning experience to assess strengths and weaknesses and set goals for further learning.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
100501 $1,118.00 $957.00 not applicable $2,695.00

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

AssessmentDesign WIL Proposal or Competitive Submission (20%)|Reflective Journal and Evaluation (80%)
TimetableView 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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