Course Title: Digital Media Internship

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Digital Media Internship

Credit Points: 24.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
COMM2583	City Campus	Undergraduate	345H Media and Communication	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016, Sem 2 2017
COMM2583	City Campus	Undergraduate	370H Design	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024
COMM2584	RMIT University Vietnam	Undergraduate	345H Media and Communication	Face-to-Face	Viet2 2016, Viet3 2016, Viet1 2017, Viet2 2017, Viet3 2017
COMM2584	RMIT University Vietnam	Undergraduate	370H Design	Face-to-Face	Viet1 2018, Viet2 2018, Viet3 2018, Viet1 2019, Viet3 2019, Viet1 2020, Viet2 2020, Viet3 2020, Viet1 2021, Viet2 2021, Viet1 2022, Viet2 2022, Viet3 2022, Viet1 2023, Viet2 2023, Viet3 2023, Viet1 2024

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
COMM2583	City Campus	Undergraduate	370H Design	Face-to-Face	UGRDFx2019 (All)

Course Coordinator: Sarah Jane Woulahan

Course Coordinator Phone: Please email

Course Coordinator Email: sj.woulahan@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Please email

Course Coordinator Availability: Please email

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study

Successful completion of COMM2589(Melb)/COMM2590(VN) Digital Media Studio 5: Specialisation Project.

OR

Alternatively you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course. Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. Further information: Credit at RMIT

Course Description

In this capstone course you will apply your knowledge and skills in an industry environment. This will be a culmination of your learning throughout the program. As a situated learning experience, an internship* provides you with the opportunity to apply and further develop your digital media knowledge and skills, and gain an understanding of industry dynamics and the client-designer relationship.

This is a designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for BP309/BP309VNI Bachelor of Design (Digital Media). This course will integrate work-based learning and academic learning, commonly referred to as Work Integrated learning (WIL), and will allow you to solve authentic industry problems or address real issues faced in organisations.

*A WIL agreement including schedule and relevant insurance documentation is required to be completed before commencing each placement (local and international). International placements must be registered and processed through RMIT Global Mobility (Melbourne) or Career Development and Employment (Vietnam). In the case where a placement ends early, please refer to Changes or cancellation of WIL activities in the WIL Guideline.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course addresses the following Program Learning Outcomes: 

Acquire knowledge of visual literacy and design theory, interactive and motion design, moving image, communications technologies, and digital media production skills and their application to digitally mediated communication.

Apply theoretical knowledge, conceptual skills and production techniques to the development of digital media solutions for communication problems.

Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on the role, application and implications of digital media works in both local and international contexts. 

Demonstrate creativity, critical thinking and innovation when identifying and solving problems in diverse contexts within discipline. 

Communicate using divers formats and strategies to audiences within and external to your discipline. 

Work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness and ethical and reflective practice.

Apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in your practice and future study.

Apply a body of theoretical and practical knowledge and specific skills in media and communication, in which to base your professional practice or future study.

Upon the successful completion of this course you will be able to:

1. Investigate and apply appropriate technology to resolve design problems.
2. Apply knowledge and skills to client-based digital media industry projects, working individually and/or within teams.
3. Present your work to diverse stakeholders and effectively communicate its underlying concepts.
4. Critically reflect on how digital media theoretical perspectives align with and are embedded in global industry practice.
5. Critically discuss current and future trends in the digital media industry.

Overview of Learning Activities

You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of face-to-face activities such as workshops, tutorials, group and class discussion, site-based activities and individual research.

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources that are relevant to the focus of your own learning.

There are services available to support your learning, including the University Library and Study Support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.

Assessment may include projects, assignments, critiques, reports and presentations, individually and/or in groups.

Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning. You will be able to develop your work in relation to your own specific areas of interest in your professional practice.

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

 

"Assignment 1 (25%)
Grade: Complete/Incomplete
Registration of Internship
Linked to course learning outcomes: 1

Assignment 2 (25%)
Grade: Complete/Incomplete
Logbook
Linked to course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Assignment 3 (25%)
Grade: Complete/Incomplete
Milestone - Interim Progress and Reflection
Linked to course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Assignment 4 (25%)
Grade: Complete/Incomplete
Reflection and Practice - Completion Presentation
Linked to course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.