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 written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.

Classes

This unit has 2-hour weekly seminars in weeks 1-11. Attendance is expected at all classes. Seminars are not recorded. Please refer to the timetable for specific class details.

Classes start in Week One.

PACE Activity

MMCC8045 is a PACE unit, which is intended to provide students with hands-on experience and opportunities to build their professional networks. In order to fulfil the requirements of this unit, students must undertake a 30hour (minimum) PACE Activity* working under supervision. All internships must be approved by the University before students can proceed, and must be completed within semester dates (unless Early Commencement has been approved). Internships can be paid or unpaid.

Students have two options in this unit. They may nominate their own internship to the unit staff for approval, or they can be allocated a university internship based on their preferences. Students are encouraged to find their own internship as this will help them to build their professional networks.

Students are encouraged to utilise the following resources:

- All About PACE/WIL on CareerHub

- MQ Career and Employment Services

- WIL for international students

Once students have started their approved internship, they must keep a record of their hours using the online log sheet. At the end of their internship, and once they have completed a minimum of 30hours, students need to send their log sheet to their supervisor to sign off on. This must be done before the log sheet and Portfolio 2 due date (further details on iLearn).

*'PACE Activity' is the same as a 'Professional Practice Activity' - it may refer to an internship or a professional project completed under supervision.

Staff

The unit convenor manages the academic side of the unit, and ensures the PACE activity meets the learning outcomes, while the Arts PACE Officer handles the all administrative components of the internships, including risk assessments and approvals. If your query relates to internships it is a good idea to email both the unit convenor and Arts PACE officer together in the one email. If your email is just referring to an assignment, you can email the unit convenor only.

Emails

You are expected to regularly check your student email account throughout the semester and up until grades are released. You are also expected to respond to the unit staff and your PACE supervisor in a timely and professional manner. If you have a query, please email during business hours, and use your student email account. If you are not able to access your student email account, please provide an alternative account ASAP for staff and supervisors to contact you. Please allow 48 business hours for a response.

Consultations

The unit convenor will hold regularly weekly consultations on zoom where you can discuss your progress, the course content, and any issues or concerns. You may attend these consultations individually or in groups. No appointment is necessary, but please arrive within the first 15 minutes of the scheduled time. See iLearn for consultation times and zoom link.

Website

The website for this unit is provided through the University's iLearn system, which can be found here. If you are enrolled in this unit you should have access to the material on iLearn (from one week before the start of semester). You are expected to regularly visit the unit’s iLearn site to engage with the unit materials and announcements, utilise the assessment and career resources, and interact with your peers. 

Readings 

The MMCC8045 unit readings are listed on iLearn and accessed via Leganto. The readings are essential preparation for your assignments and help you meet the learning outcomes. Students' understanding of, and engagement with, the readings are also assessed in the Online Quizzes and Portfolio assessments. You are expected to go beyond the set readings through independent research that is both specific to your area of study and also to your PACE experience.

Technology used and required

Computer and Internet access are required. Basic computer skills (e.g. internet browsing), skills in word processing and powerpoint, and emailing are also a requirement.