MDIA 3311 - Media Industry Placement

This course is open to every Bachelor of Media student as an elective. It is highly recommended for those who wish to search for media work directly after completion of their undergraduate degree. It not only recognises the importance of collaborative ventures between the university and various media organisations in the community, it is aimed at readying students to participate in diverse media workplace cultures. Students should negotiate their own placements with organisations of their choice, after discussion with the Head of Discipline. Students are encouraged to take up project placements with community organisations based on joint supervision between the host organisation and Media discipline staff. The placement enables students to gain work experience and it requires them to contribute to the host organisation project. Proposed projects require sign-off by the Media Industry Placement convenor and Head of School. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the Media Industry Placement does not clash with their other courses.

*Students may elect to do the program during vacation time if staff are available to supervise them, and the host organisation and the University agree on a mutually acceptable time frame.