School Of Humanities And Communication ArtsConvergent Media InternshipWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101426.2
Discipline: COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES NEC
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Broad understanding of convergent media forms and processes. Students need extensive knowledge of the convergent media landscape and local industries to successfully research, prepare and undertake their Internships.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 1645/1804 Master of Convergent Media, 1805 Graduate Diploma in Convergent Media, 1646/1806 Graduate Certificate in Convergent Media, 1856 Master of Creative Industries, 1857 Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries or 1858 Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries.
About this Unit
This professionally oriented unit consists of a work internship placement with a corporate media or
community communications division of an organisation. These agencies may include WSU research centres, educational, community and cultural agencies within Sydney and corporate and professional organisations in Australia or off-shore, as agreed. The focus of the internship is to research and contribute to audience/community liaison and development, and/or to contribute to the cross media production and/or marketing plans of the organisation. During the placement students will develop documentation to capture and manage ideas about professional development, industry trends, professional links, case studies and associated documentation. On completion of the placement students will present a comprehensive report.
Courses| 1856.2 | Master of Creative Industries | SUSPENDED |
| 1857.2 | Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries | SUSPENDED |
| 1858.2 | Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries | SUSPENDED |