100-310 Media & Communications Internship

This subject is only available to students enrolled in the BA (Media and Communications) enriched major. (In circumstances where a student's excellent academic results demonstrate a special aptitude for media communications research and where suitable opportunities exist, placement with a research project inside the Media and Communications program may be possible, at the discretion of the coordinator in consultation with the Program Director.)

Completion of 100 points in second year of the BA (Media and Communications) enriched major.

In this subject students will acquire hands-on experience in a Media and Communications industry environment, under the guidance of a workplace mentor. Academic supervision and support will be provided in the form of two-hour weekly workshops and consultation time, during which students will develop communications skills relevant to their placement, and exchange evaluative reports on their workplace experience. This subject is designed to expose final-year students to work practices in a Media and Communications industry setting, and to provide opportunities to enhance their communication and research skills. On completion of the subject, students will have developed professional contacts, acquired skills which make them productive in the workplace, and gained valuable vocational experience.

An industry profile of 3000 words 35% (due mid-semester) and an internship report of 5000 words 65% (due one week after the end of classes).

A subject reader will be available.