Overview

Online Participation will consist of weekly iLearn activities that encourage self-reflection, critical analysis, peer-review, and professional skills development. There are a total of 10 tasks, each worth 3%. Online Participation is a timed assessment, students must respond to these activities within the stated deadlines. Students should refer to the instructions available on iLearn for further information.

Assessment criteria

• Understanding and application of relevant theoretical idea(s)/knowledge(s), and professional skills
• Participation in group discussions and responsiveness to other group members; critical and self-reflective awareness
• Engagement with group forum activities, including timeliness and number of forum posts

For a full assessment rubric, please refer to the unit’s iLearn page. Assessments standards in this unit align with the University’s grade descriptors, see further here. 

Late Submission and Special Consideration

Online Participation is a timed assessment. As per the Faculty lateness policy, students who miss the deadline will forfeit the marks for that task. Where a Special Consideration application has been approved, alternative arrangements will be made.

Students with a pre-existing disability/health condition or prolonged adverse circumstances may be eligible for ongoing assistance and support. Such support is governed by other policies and may be sought and coordinated through Campus Wellbeing and Support Services. 

Overview

Length: 1500-2000 words (excluding reference list)

The aim of this task is for students to gain a deeper understanding of their placement and the broader organisation/industry/community in which it is situated. Students will do this through conducting in-depth research presented in a highly polished and professional report.

Reports must engage with a minimum of 10 sources, which must include a variety of types of texts (relevant unit readings, academic articles, academic books, industry reports, surveys, policy documents, legislation, trade media, news articles, reviews, industry codes, media examples, etc.). Referencing must be in Chicago footnote style – refer to the guide on iLearn.

Students should consult the Placement Research Report Guide on iLearn for further details. Examples of this assessment will be discussed in lectorials and resources will be posted on iLearn.

Please note: This research report is designed to be completed independent of the placement (students should not use company resources for research). Students must contact the unit staff within two weeks of this assessment’s due date if they still don't have their PACE activity confirmed.

Submission instructions 

The Placement Research Report must be submitted as a single PDF file via the Turnitin link on iLearn before the due date and time. If any issues arise during submission, you must email the unit convenor ASAP with a copy of your assessment attached. 

Assessment Criteria 

• Understanding and evidence
• Use of research
• Referencing
• Written expression
• Organisation and presentation

For a full assessment rubric, please refer to the unit’s iLearn page. Assessments standards in this unit align with the University’s grade descriptors, see further here. 

Late Submission and Special Consideration

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests. 

Please note: Extensions and late penalties will be applied per 24hour period. I.e. If the original deadline was Monday 5pm and the student received 2 days extension, the assessment will then be due on Wednesday 5pm. This is to help prepare students for employment contexts.

Students with a pre-existing disability/health condition or prolonged adverse circumstances may be eligible for ongoing assistance and support. Such support is governed by other policies and may be sought and coordinated through Campus Wellbeing and Support Services. 

Overview 

Length: 5:00-5:30 minutes*

This task is designed for you to synthesise your academic and vocational knowledge and present it in the form of a professional presentation. Critically evaluate specific academic ideas/theories learnt in your degree in light of the internship/PACE activity experience you have just completed. The Presentation should incorporate self-reflection, but it is still an academic piece of work that requires references.

Presentations will be held in Weeks 12 and 13. Students will need to register a time to present on the Presentation Schedule on iLearn.

Students should consult the Presentation Guide on iLearn for further information. Examples of this assessment will be discussed in lectorials and resources will be posted on iLearn.

*CVP Students (Option Four). For students participating in the Community Video Production (CVP) Stream coordinated by Dr Iqbal Barkat, at the start of your presentation you will have an additional 1 minute to screen excerpt(s) from your film(s).

Research and References 

• Minimum of 2 unit readings to demonstrate your engagement with the unit material 
• Minimum of 2 academic sources through independent research
• Minimum of 2 other types of sources to demonstrate your ability to integrate knowledge from a variety of contexts
• Any borrowed ideas or quotations should be referenced in full onscreen, with a reference list shown onscreen at the end of the presentation (any referencing style is acceptable as long as it is used consistently)

Presentations 

• Students should prepare relevant audiovisual material (such as PowerPoint slides) to aid in their presentation. These must be submitted as a PDF file to the Turnitin link on iLearn prior to the presentation.
• Presentations must be saved on a USB. No technical support will be provided – it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that any additional material is easily accessible.

Assessment Criteria

• Understanding of relevant theoretical idea(s)/knowledge
• Ability to connect and synthesise relevant theoretical idea(s)/knowledge from degree with employment contexts 
• Reflection on your personal and professional development during the internship with a view to ongoing employability 
• Structure and pacing of presentation
• Speaker is clear, engaging, and formal
• Slides used to enhance key points in the presentation
• References are clearly displayed 

For a full assessment rubric, please refer to the unit’s iLearn page. Assessments standards in this unit align with the University’s grade descriptors, see further here. 

Late Submission and Special Consideration

Students who miss their presentation will forfeit the marks for that assessment. Where a Special Consideration application has been approved, alternative arrangements will be made for the student.

Overview

MAS350 is a PACE unit, which is intended to provide students with hands-on experience as part of their undergraduate studies. In order to fulfil the requirements of this unit, students must undertake a 45hour (minimum) internship/PACE activity working under supervision. All MAS350 placements must be approved by the University before students can proceed. This task receives a grade of Complete or Incomplete but is not given a mark. Students must submit a signed log sheet indicating they have completed this minimum 45hour activity to pass the unit, irrespective of other results. Details about the log sheet are provided below. Students are encouraged to keep a diary of their internship/PACE activity that details their expectations, observations, tasks, and continues to reflect upon their personal and professional strengths and weaknesses.

Organising the internship

To begin, students choose from four options in this unit, which they indicate through a Preference Form sent to their student email before commencement of semester:

Option One involves student-initiated placements: you have the option of finding your own PACE activity that you can propose to the university for approval. 

Option Two involves university-assisted placements: you have the option of organising your placement with the assistance of the university. Students are encouraged to visit the PACE Opportunities page (search MAS350 as a keyword). The Arts PACE office will also provide additional assistance and support with the submission of internship applications. If you choose this option, it is imperative that you diligently consult with the PACE staff and provide them with adequate detail so that they can assist you. 

Option Three is an on-campus project: this option will involve a partner organisation that is subject to change each semester. Further details will be made available on iLearn. 

Option Four is the group-based Community Video Production (CVP) stream: this option is co- ordinated by Dr Iqbal Barkat and involves working in groups to produce video content for selected PACE partners. Please ensure you have been in contact with Dr Barkat prior to selecting this option. 

Please note: There is no guarantee students will be able to intern at the organization of their choosing. To increase the likelihood of successfully attaining unique and highly sought-after internships, the University recommends starting the process as early as possible. Also, due to various workplace conditions and/or contexts, early (pre-session) commencement may be required.

Forms 

Students need to be aware of three forms in this unit – Preference Form, Proposal Form, and Log Sheet.

1. Preference Form – Students must complete a Preference Form to indicate which of the above options they would like to pursue (may not be required if the student has organised early commencement).
2. Proposal Form – Once students have organised their placements, they will then need to complete a Proposal Form which will be emailed to them by the Arts PACE office. This form proposes your internship to the University for approval as the activity for MAS350. As a number of different parties need to assess and the approve the activity proposed in this form, students should allow at least a week between the submission of their form and the commencement of their internship. Important: It is the student’s responsibility to let the unit staff know as soon as possible if there are any changes to their internship (such as location changes, placement supervisor, etc.) since the submission of their Proposal Form.
3. Log Sheet – Upon completing the minimum 45hour requirement, students must have their Log Sheet signed by their placement supervisor and submitted on iLearn (details below).

Internship due dates

• The Preference Form is due by the end of Week 1.
• All Placements should be finalised by the end of Week 5, unless you are already in ongoing contact with the Arts PACE Office.
• Placement dates should not exceed session dates. Students need to have their hours completed by the end of Week 14 (when their Log Sheet is due).

Overview

The log sheet is a record that shows you have completed the above detailed 45hour (minimum) internship/PACE activity working under supervision. Students should download the log sheet available on iLearn, and keep a detailed record of the hours and tasks completed during your internship.

At the end of your placement, the log sheet must be signed by your placement supervisor to show you have completed the 45hour minimum requirement under supervision. Students should allow plenty of time for their placement supervisor to sign this form.

Students must submit their signed log sheet to the assignment submission dropbox on iLearn by 5pm Friday of Week 14. If there are any issues they should contact the unit staff asap.

This task receives a grade of Complete or Incomplete but is not given a mark. Students must submit this form in order to pass the unit, irrespective of other results.