Architecture & Design Work Integrated Learning unit (KDA352)

Introduction

Design Students: This unit channels creativity toward addressing social inequality through inclusive practices and community-driven co-design principles. Work-integrated learning experiences offer a mutually beneficial relationship where you can gain critical skills and practical experience, while industry partners can benefit from the input and contributions of talented and motivated young professionals.

Architecture Students: WIL Units offer students a chance to select units from a range of options that suit their personal interests and professional aspirations. All units express key aspects of our program … A&D WIL provides you with the opportunity to undertake an immersive study experience in a professional context. The University offers a range of internship opportunities in architecture and design practices and related areas in the building industry and government. Additional WIL opportunities in a variety of professional contexts may be offered within specialist areas including digital fabrication and object design, timber and wood products, environmental sustainability, social inclusion, health and wellbeing and heritage conservation. All placements are competitively selected based on alignment of your interests, skills and availability with those of the practice or organisation. During the work integrated learning placement, you will actively participate in, observe and gain an understanding of the placement’s processes in conducting professional and business operations. At the end of the WIL unit you will submit a reflective journal documenting and critically reflecting on the activities undertaken and evaluating the learning experience in relation to your personal strengths and future professional development needs and aspirations. Work integrated learning opportunities may be offered on a part-time (one day per week) basis during semester, or more intensively over 3-4 weeks in summer, winter or spring semesters.

Summary

Unit name	Architecture & Design Work Integrated Learning
Unit code	KDA352
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design
Discipline	Architecture & Design
Coordinator	Mrs Sophia Holmes
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Articulate professional development goals and expectations in relation to work integrated learning opportunities
• Contribute to the purpose and activities of the work integrated learning context by demonstrating initiative, judgement and professional conduct
• Develop a professional learning plan informed by a reflexive evaluation of an experiential learning experience

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

100 credit points from any discipline

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Placements for KDA352 are for the equivalent of 11 working days taken on a part-time basis during semester 2 (generally one day per week), or as a block over 3-4 weeks during the summer or winter study periods.
Assessment	Learning plan (20%)|Reflective report (80%)
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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