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Course outline Code: DES215 Title: Graphic Design E – Internship / Professional Project Faculty of: Arts, Business and Law School of: Communication and Creative Industries Teaching Session: Session 8 Year: 2017 Course Coordinator: Dr Debra Livingston Room: D1.26 Phone: (07) 5430 1252 Email: [email protected] 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description This advanced course is usually undertaken in the final semester of study. It provides an opportunity to undertake an individual or team project relating to an aspect of Graphic Design which may be a Graphic Design focussed internship or another approved Graphic Design project. Internships must be within a business or other entity deemed by the course co-ordinator to be within an appropriate industry. Individual and team projects must be approved by the course coordinator. 1.2 Course content Work integrated learning Graphic Design development Creative Graphic Design development Innovation in Graphic Design Fulfilling a design brief Understand and manage complete design projects from concept to completion Effective time management in meeting workplace/project course requirements A holistic approach towards communication 2. Unit value 12 units

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Course outline

Code: DES215 Title: Graphic Design E – Internship / Professional Project

Faculty of: Arts, Business and Law School of: Communication and Creative Industries Teaching Session: Session 8 Year: 2017 Course Coordinator: Dr Debra Livingston Room: D1.26 Phone: (07) 5430 1252 Email: [email protected]

1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description This advanced course is usually undertaken in the final semester of study. It provides an opportunity to undertake an individual or team project relating to an aspect of Graphic Design which may be a Graphic Design focussed internship or another approved Graphic Design project. Internships must be within a business or other entity deemed by the course co-ordinator to be within an appropriate industry. Individual and team projects must be approved by the course coordinator.

1.2 Course content • Work integrated learning • Graphic Design development • Creative Graphic Design development • Innovation in Graphic Design • Fulfilling a design brief • Understand and manage complete design projects from concept to completion • Effective time management in meeting workplace/project course requirements

• A holistic approach towards communication 2. Unit value 12 units

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3. How does this course contribute to my learning? Specific Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this

course you should be able to:

Assessment Tasks You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s:

Graduate Qualities

Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming:

Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge of the key issues of the Graphic Design industry applicable to their internship or project.

1 & 2 Knowledgeable

Apply problem solving, analytical and research skills to practical work situations.

1, 2 & 3 Engaged

Clearly and effectively communicate design ideas, solutions and concepts at multiple levels, for example with clients, supervisors and co-workers.

2 & 3 Engaged

Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others in the workplace.

1, 2 & 3 Engaged

4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”

4.1 Enrolment restrictions Nil

4.2 Pre-requisites DES213 and DES214

4.3 Co-requisites Nil

4.4 Anti-requisites ADN270

4.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills Nil

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5. How am I going to be assessed?

5.1 Grading scale Standard – High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL)

5.2 Assessment tasks Task No.

Assessment Tasks

Individual or Group

Weighting %

What is the duration /

length?

When should I submit?

Where should I submit it?

1 Design Journal A

Individual 35% 1500 words Digital daily journal after 6 full

days of placement

Via email to Internship

placement/client project Contact

Coordinator

2 Design Journal B Analytical design journal/report

Individual 40% 1500 word journal

First week of the examination

period

Assignment box

3 Project participation report

Individual 25 % N/A Week 6 Via email to the Course Coordinator

100%

Assessment Task 1: Design Journal A

Goal: Through recording your internship/project activities in a daily journal you will demonstrate your initiative to problem solving and your ability to use analytical skills. This assessment will also give you the opportunity to reflect on the knowledge and experience you have gained through completing your graphic design internship. Completing a graphic design internship or a professional project with a client, you will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge and gain valuable experience in the industry. A graphic design internship or a professional project with a client can be used as a career exploration tool, or a way to find your niche within the design field. In addition, you’ll broaden your overall career opportunities and be able to apply the skills you’ve learned in a variety of different settings.

Product: Journal

Format: To demonstrate initiative, to problem solve and be analytical you are to compile a 1500 word diary-style PDF journal recording day-to-day activities undertaken during the internship/project. You will receive feedback on the journal during a consultation with staff during the third week of your placement/project. The journal should also include design research, process work and/or sound and/or video recordings, of examples of design projects and/or creative works completed during the placement/project. Note your meetings, your daily tasks, your challenges and successes.

Criteria Assessment will take account of the accuracy of journal entries:

• appropriateness of information recorded

• demonstration of responsibility and accountability for own learning

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• attention to detail and effective writing style

• effectiveness for purpose of designs and creative outputs

Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level

Problem Solving Graduate

Organisation Graduate

Assessment Task 2: Design Journal B Analytical design journal/report

Goal: To write, design and provide an in-depth insight into your internship/professional project experience. An internship or working on a client project has intentional learning goals and a final report/presentation needs to reflect actively on the industry experience, such as observation, reflection, evaluation and self-assessment.

Product: Analytical report

Format: You will write and graphically design a 1500 word analytical report/presentation, using the graphic design layout software, InDesign, which critically evaluates positive and negative aspects of the internship placement or other project and your own performance. The report should include final design outcomes and address five or six of the University’s graduate qualities: to be critical and creative thinkers, to be ethical, to be empowered, to be engaged, to be knowledgeable and if possible, to be sustainability-focused.

Criteria Evidence that you have:

• Developed an advanced level of knowledge of the key issues of the Design industry applicable to your internship or project;

• Thought about how to apply skills, knowledge and understandings gained in the Computer-based Design program in a workplace or through development of a specific project;

• Learned to apply and build on skills developed in on-campus courses to specific workplace/project environments;

• Interacted with clients, audiences and communities and have understood and respected their diverse needs;

• Effectively communicated design ideas, solutions and concepts at multiple levels, for example with clients, supervisors and co-workers;

• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, common sense, and problem solving, and have been enterprising and persistent;

• Have valued and learned from the experience gained in this internship.

Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level

Organisation Graduate

Communication Graduate

Collaboration Graduate

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Assessment Task 3: Project participation report

5.3 Additional assessment requirements Plagiarism In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Blackboard, are electronically checked through SafeAssign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that SafeAssign has access to. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

5.4 Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate:

• 5% (of the assessment task’s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task.

• 10% (of the assessment task’s identified value) for the third day

• 20% (of the assessment task’s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task.

• A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task.

Goal: To organise, to work collaboratively, to understand how to apply the knowledge and skills you have learnt and to apply these skills in a workplace or professional project environment. In order to demonstrate learning and measure experience this assessment is based on an evaluation of your participation in the internship/project and how well you applied the knowledge, skills and understanding acquired in earlier courses in this degree program, plus your ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional environment.

Product: Checklist Supervisor Report

Format: The assessment will be based on a checklist completed at the end of the internship/project by the tutor; in the case of individual or group projects and for an internship the course coordinator in consultation with your internship supervisor. You will be given a copy of the evaluation checklist at the commencement of the internship.

Criteria • Demonstration of an advanced level of knowledge of the key issues of the Graphic Design industry applicable to your internship or project.

• Application of problem solving, analytical and research skills to practical work situations.

• Clearly and effectively communicate design ideas, solutions and concepts

• Demonstration of responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others in the workplace.

Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level

Organisation Graduate

Collaboration Graduate

Communication Graduate

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Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.

6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours Completion of at least 13 days of placement, internship or project and periodic meetings with the supervisor as required.

6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Semester 2 Session 8

6.3 Course activities Teaching Week / Module

What key concepts/content will I learn?

What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content?

Directed Study Activities

Independent Study Activities

The internship can be

completed during weeks

1-6 of the Semester

Participation in an internship or project as arranged between the student, project/industry supervisor and Course Co-ordinator. Whether an internship or project, students must complete the equivalent of at least 13 full working days in industry placement(s) or project work. For group or individual projects, Lab 43 is assigned for studio work. Your tutor will mentor your progress and give you feedback on your project. All interviews or meetings with clients need to be conducted in Lab 43, for insurance purposes and your tutor will attend these. Regular feedback will be provided throughout the semester. Regular feedback will be provided throughout the semester.

Internship or project with one-to-one supervision by industry professionals and university staff.

Work individually or in teams, internships and client projects as required. Research industry organisations.

Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation.

7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed text(s) Nil

7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course.

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7.3 Specific requirements Nil

7.4 Risk management It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety policies and procedures applicable to your host organisation. As part of your introduction at your host organisation you are required to undergo a WH&S induction. INSURANCE & RISK ASSESSMENT Risk Assessment USC has an obligation to manage risks that occur at USC or as a result of USC business/activities, so far as reasonably practicable. This entails: identifying foreseeable hazards and the risks associated with these hazards; assessing the risks - determining the consequence and likelihood of the risk occurring; controlling the risk - implementing control measures to eliminate or reduce the risks; and monitoring and reviewing the above process. A risk assessment has been undertaken for this placement and a copy has been posted to WILS Online. Prior to commencing this placement, you must inform the Placement Coordinator or Placement Academic Supervisor if you have a pre-existing medical condition that you believe could put yourself or others at risk or could impact on your performance or ability to complete tasks while undertaking your placement. This can then be included in the University’s risk assessment of your placement and any required reasonable adjustments can be made (refer to section 5.4 of the University’s Workplace and Industry Placement – Procedures). If you have any concerns about undertaking this placement, please contact your Placement Coordinator or Placement Academic Supervisor as soon as possible for a confidential discussion. Please note: this process is separate from any discussions you may have had with the University’s Student Life and Learning Insurance If you have a pre-existing medical condition, it is advised that you obtain a doctor’s clearance indicating you are fit to undertake the placement. If an insurance claim is subsequently made, the insurers will require a copy of the clearance. Please note: the lack of the clearance may adversely affect any claim made against the University’s insurance while undertaking the placement. If you have any concerns about undertaking this placement, please contact your Placement Coordinator or Placement Academic Supervisor as soon as possible for a confidential discussion. The University’s insurance documents are located on www.aonline.aon.com. You can access these documents by logging in with username: usc_students and password: Coaststudent2010. Further information regarding the University’s insurance can be found on the USC website: http://www.usc.edu.au/explore/structure/divisions/financial-services/insurance

8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Additional assistance is provided to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 or Email: student [email protected]

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9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including:

• Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs

• Review of Assessment and Final Grades

• Supplementary Assessment

• Administration of Central Examinations

• Deferred Examinations

• Student Academic Misconduct

• Students with a Disability http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learning-and-teaching

10. General enquiries In person:

• Sippy Downs - Student Central, Ground Floor, Building C

• USC SouthBank - Student Central, Building B, Ground floor (level 1)

• USC Gympie - Student Central, 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie

• USC Fraser Coast - Student Central, Building A Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 Email: [email protected]