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MMCC3160 – PACE: Arts Management Internship

2023 – Session 2, Online-scheduled-weekday

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor and Lecturer
Andrew Robson
andrew.robson@mq.edu.au
Contact via email
Room 253, 10HA
by appointment
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
130cp at 1000 level or above and Permission by Special Approval
Corequisites Corequisites
20cp in MMCC at 3000 Level
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit provides students with hands-on experience within the music and creative industries, and their associated management practices. Through project-based and/or work-integrated learning activities, this unit integrates academic and industry knowledge in order to maximise students' employability in this sector. In order to fulfil the requirements of this unit, students undertake a 45 hour (minimum) Internship/PACE activity working under supervision. Students will gain a greater understanding of the music industries, associated practices and career options. This unit requires students to reflect on their music learning and professional goals. Students seeking to enrol in this unit should contact the Arts PACE office (arts.pace@mq.edu.au) at least six weeks before the commencement of session. Visit Employability Connect for important information on this unit.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: develop and apply creative, practical and professional skills based on the requirements of the workplace.
  • ULO2: apply and evaluate critically the integration of disciplinary knowledge to collaborative learning activities situated in real environments.
  • ULO3: synthesise academic and vocational knowledge in order to maximise personal engagement and achievement in relation to employability.
  • ULO4: analyse and reflect on your professional development and your progression to employment.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Submission Penalty  

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.    

This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic. 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Reflective writing, diary entries and logsheets 40% No 23:55pm on 20/10/22 (Fri Wk 11)
Presentation and examples of work 60% No Written: 23:55pm on 27/10/22 Presentation: Week 13

Reflective writing, diary entries and logsheets

Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 23:55pm on 20/10/22 (Fri Wk 11)
Weighting: 40%

 

Students will post regular reflective diary entries on the unit iLearn site. These submissions will be spaced over the duration of the session and the student's placement. Students will also submit a completed logsheet (signed by their internship supervisor) showing that they have completed the 45 hour minimum requirement. Refer to iLearn for further information.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • develop and apply creative, practical and professional skills based on the requirements of the workplace.
  • synthesise academic and vocational knowledge in order to maximise personal engagement and achievement in relation to employability.
  • analyse and reflect on your professional development and your progression to employment.

Presentation and examples of work

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 54 hours
Due: Written: 23:55pm on 27/10/22 Presentation: Week 13
Weighting: 60%

 

Students will present and submit an integrative project that situates their internship within a broader cultural context, disciplinary knowledge, and individual career aspirations/goals. The project requires students to reflect on their internship and disciplinary skill acquisition, and program of study, samples of work and career aspirations which includes a component of professional writing. The presentation will be delivered in a slide/multi-media format with associated documentation to a maximum of 2000 words including references. Refer to iLearn for further information.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • develop and apply creative, practical and professional skills based on the requirements of the workplace.
  • apply and evaluate critically the integration of disciplinary knowledge to collaborative learning activities situated in real environments.
  • synthesise academic and vocational knowledge in order to maximise personal engagement and achievement in relation to employability.
  • analyse and reflect on your professional development and your progression to employment.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Seminars

In addition to the mandatory 45 hours  (minimum) of the internships, students are required to attend 6 x two-hour seminars during the semester. These will be held in Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11

SEMINAR: 3 - 5 pm Mondays (in odd numbered weeks)

Face to face students: Seminars will be held in Rm 123 (The Ensemble Room) Building 10 Hadenfeld Ave.

Online students will be able to join these seminars via the Zoom link on the unit's Ilearn page.

 

Readings

Unit readings may be accessed via the Leganto link in ilearn

Enrolment

Students seeking to enrol in this unit should review the information available on the CareerHub website and complete the Enrolment Request Form. Further resources and information about PACE in the Faculty of Arts can be found here.

Unit Schedule

Week 1: Seminar 1 

Week 3: Seminar 2 

Week 5: Seminar 3

Week 7: Seminar 4 

Week 9: Seminar 5 

Week 11: Seminar 6

Week 13: Presentations (individual times TBA)

Seminars will cover a range of topics, please see ilearn for further details 

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

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IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Unit information based on version 2023.04 of the Handbook