Course coordinator
Consultation by appointment. Please email to make a time.
It is important that communication professionals gain industry-based experience to better integrate their university study with their professional practice. Equipped with skills and discipline knowledge as well as industry experience better positions students flourish when they enter the workplace. For this course, you will participate in the workday routine of a communication organisation for the specified period, undertaking those tasks assigned to them and seeking to display initiative, enthusiasm, professionalism and a willingness to learn. You will, where opportunity allows, contribute to the output of the organisation, working under the supervision of a communication practitioner. You will generate a LinkedIn profile, submit a job application and participate in a mock job interview. During your internship you will plan, observe and analyse. Upon completion, you will submit a reflection.
The Internship application form is available here.
This course provides you with the opportunity to integrate on-campus learning with professional practice. Passing this course is contingent on successfully completing the placement and submitting all of the assessment tasks with the aggregate of assessment marks equating to a Grade of 4 or above
While the Schoolᅠplacements team provides advice and support, you are responsible for identifying an organisationᅠprepared to offer you an internship that fits the course requirements. You may not use the performance and assessment requirements of this course to vary the requirements of other courses.
To apply for COMU3801:
STEP 1. Read the Internship Placement Brochure. The brochure can be located here:ᅠhttps://communication-arts.uq.edu.au/files/25240/Student%20Guide%20for%20Communication%20Internships_v2c.pdf
STEP 2: Complete the Placement Application electronic form, and return it to the Placements Administrator scaplacements@uq.edu.au ahead of the enrolment due date.
The form can be found here:ᅠhttps://communication-arts.uq.edu.au/files/15461/PLACEMENT%20APPLICATION%20FORM.docx
STEP 3. Upon receiving written advice that you are eligible and have been added to the permission list for COMU3801, add the course to your enrolment through SI-net.
If you do not have theᅠ course ᅠprerequisite requirements, you are encouraged to pursue work experience opportunities. Some of these opportunities are advertised on ᅠJacpot. Please contact the Placements Officer at student.commarts@uq.edu.au for more information.
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
COMU1052 + COMU1140 + WRIT1200 + COMU2160 PLUS For BCommun students: Digital Media Major: COMU2120, COMU2140 or Public Relations Major: COMU1152, COMU2180
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Students in the Public Relations major are strongly encouraged to have completed COMU2120 prior to enrolling in COMU3801.
Enrolment is by permission and restricted to students in the Bachelor of Communication and associated dual degrees with a minimum cumulative GPA of 5 having completed the prerequisite courses.
Consultation by appointment. Please email to make a time.
Whilst every effort is made to place students in their preferred activity, it is not always possible for a student to be enrolled in their tutorial of choice. If you require assistance, please ensure that you email timetabling.commarts@enquire.uq.edu.au from your UQ student email with:
Teaching staff do not have access to change tutorials or help with timetables; all timetabling changes must be processed through the Timetabling Team.
To provide you with the opportunity to integrate on-campus learning with the experience of working in the field of professional communication where knowledge and skills accrued in the classroom can be tested, developed and expanded.ᅠ Internships also provide an invaluable opportunity to develop contacts and explore career opportunities.
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Synthesize your experience of industry practices, including ethics and relevant codes of conduct through oral, written and other relevant media.
LO2.
Understand and effectively perform various assigned professional communication activities, including research, writing, coordinating; reflect on the application of theory to practice.
LO3.
Analyse and critically reflect on how your knowledge of communications relates to the professional context of the workplace and then communicate these to a professional standard through oral, written, and other media.
LO4.
Compile the written and digital tools necessary to gain employment
Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
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Placement |
Work Placement
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PASS/FAIL | |
Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Practical/ Demonstration, Portfolio | Employment Portfolio - LinkedIn Profile and Work Plan | 35% |
LinkedIn Profile:
Work Plan:
|
Practical/ Demonstration | Job Application - CV and Selection Criteria | 35% |
25/10/2024 4:00 pm
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Reflection | Mentor Interview and Reflection | 30% |
25/10/2024 4:00 pm |
You are required to complete around 50 work hours in a School-approved placement, undertaking those tasks assigned to you and seeking to display initiative, enthusiasm, professionalism and a willingness to learn. You will, where opportunity allows, contribute to the output of the organisation, working under the supervision of a communication practitioner.
You can undertake your placement at any time during the Semester in which you are enrolled in COMU3801 and can attend on consecutive days (e.g. Monday - Friday), or several days a week spread over several weeks. Although not required, you can also undertake School approved placements at more than one organisation and/or for maximum of 30 work days for the Semester in which you are enrolled in COMU3801. Please let the Placements Officer know if you wish to alter the duration of your placement once it has commenced and they will update your insurance accordingly.
During your placement you are representing the University and are expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct https://ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/1.50.01-code-conduct
Your placement organisation has also entered into a Student Placement Agreement with UQ. This Agreement details the rights and obligations of you the Student, the University and the placement organisation (Provider) during your placement. Although instances are rare, if you have concerns regarding your treatment during your placement, you may wish to bring these up with your placement supervisor with reference to this Agreement; or discuss them with the Placements Officer (scaplacements@uq.edu.au or 07 3346 8286) for further advice. If you have any immediate concerns for your safety or well being during a placement, you can leave the work place immediately. Please let the Placements Officer know as soon as practical if this occurs.
Your mark for your Work Placement is determined by your placement supervisor signing off on your Work Plan (see Employment Portfolio assessment task) for a second time at the end of your placement.
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
LinkedIn Profile:
Work Plan:
LinkedIn Profile:
Students will receive training at the first workshop so that they can create a professional LinkedIn profile so that future employers can identify relevant professional experience, education, knowledge, and skills. This profile will become a crucial component of a student’s employability; it is what employers look at first when they are looking at an applicant. Following the first workshop, students will then create their own profile following the guidelines provided in the workshop and training.
Work Plan:
The second part of this assessment is to develop a Work Plan for your internship. This one to two page plan describes what you will do during your time at the internship.
Use of AI:
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submit via TurnItIn link on Blackboard.
TurnItIn Receipts:
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using TurnItIn. Before submitting any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.
When you successfully submit your assessment to TurnItIn you will see text confirming your submission is complete, before being redirected to your Assignment inbox. On this page you can:
If you cannot see your submission in your Assignment inbox you should regard your submission as unsuccessful. Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (e.g. screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).
If the submission was not successful:
Please visit this webpage for further advice on how to submit your TurnItIn assignment.
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Please note: students are NOT able to apply for an extension via the Unitask portal for this assessment item. Please contact your tutor/course coordinator directly to see if alternative arrangements are available.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
25/10/2024 4:00 pm
During the second workshop, students will sharpen their CV writing skills as well as learn the best strategies for responding to the selection criteria on job applications. Students will then work on their CVs and write a cover letter. The course coordinator will provide two job options for selection criteria to which you must respond. You are only required to answer one.
Use of AI:
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submit via TurnItIn link on Blackboard.
TurnItIn Receipts:
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using TurnItIn. Before submitting any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.
When you successfully submit your assessment to TurnItIn you will see text confirming your submission is complete, before being redirected to your Assignment inbox. On this page you can:
If you cannot see your submission in your Assignment inbox you should regard your submission as unsuccessful. Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (e.g. screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).
If the submission was not successful:
Please visit this webpage for further advice on how to submit your TurnItIn assignment.
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Please note: students are NOT able to apply for an extension via the Unitask portal for this assessment item. Please contact your tutor/course coordinator directly to see if alternative arrangements are available.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
25/10/2024 4:00 pm
In the first few weeks of the semester, students will be matched with a Communications Public Relations Insitute of Australia (CPRA) Queensland mentor. During the semester students are to contact their mentor and interview them using the questions provided reflecting upon their internship experience. In the workshop in Week 12 students will meet with their CPRA industry mentors and gain insights into the communication industry. Students who fail to attend the final workshop will receive a failing grade for this part of the assessment rubric.
Use of AI:
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submit via TurnItIn link on Blackboard.
TurnItIn Receipts:
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using TurnItIn. Before submitting any assignments for this course you must ensure you have completed UQ's compulsory online Academic Integrity Tutorial.
When you successfully submit your assessment to TurnItIn you will see text confirming your submission is complete, before being redirected to your Assignment inbox. On this page you can:
If you cannot see your submission in your Assignment inbox you should regard your submission as unsuccessful. Students are responsible for retaining evidence of submission by the due date for all assessment items, in the required form (e.g. screenshot, email, photo, and an unaltered copy of submitted work).
If the submission was not successful:
Please visit this webpage for further advice on how to submit your TurnItIn assignment.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
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1 (Low Fail) | 1 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
General texts on communications practice and writing for communications may be useful at times. Writing is a critical skill on the job. If you need recommendations or support, please contact the course coordinator.
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
Filter activity type by
Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Practical |
Internship - Industry Placement You are required to work for a minimum of 50 hours in an organisational placement. You must find your own placement and advice regarding this process is available from the Placements Officer. All of the placement must be undertaken during the semester in which you are enrolled on COMU3801; retrospective credit is not permitted. The performance and assessment requirements of COMU3801 cannot be used to vary the requirements of other courses. Please note that all placements MUST BE APPROVED by the course coordinator before commencement. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Workshop |
Workshop One: Professional Identity/Self Branding Introduction to the course, assessments, and LinkedIn overview. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Workshop |
Workshop Two: Resumes, CVs and Cover Letters In this workshop, students get advice on creating a CV, cover letter, and responses to selection criteria. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Workshop |
Workshop Three: Professional Reflection In this workshop, students learn about the importance of workplace reflection and carry forward their learning into a professional identity reflection. Learning outcomes: L03 |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Workshop |
Workshop Four: Networking In this workshop, students will take part in a networking event that is run in conjunction with the Communications Public Relations Insitute of Australia (CPRA) Queensland. Learning outcomes: L02 |
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course: