Design WIL B unit (KDA418)

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 such as MOFO, Ten Days on the Island or Junction Arts Festival. 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 B
Unit code	KDA418
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design
Discipline	Architecture & Design
Coordinator	Doctor Helen Norrie
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and initiate learning experiences for targeted professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrate design advocacy through documenting and critically reflecting on learning experiences relating to specific challenges and opportunities.
• Evaluate learning experiences in relation to identified professional development goals and expectations.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Assessment	Design WIL Proposal or Competitive Submission (20%)|Reflective Journal and Evaluation - (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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