Work Integrated Learning (Sports Media)

Abstract

This subject provides students with an opportunity to consolidate their knowledge and skills in the workplace. Students will complete a 60 hour intensive placement in a sports media sub-discipline. Students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in industry and develop a professional portfolio comprising sports media products. This will contribute to their professional development and graduate employability. This subject will provide students with the opportunity to work under the guidance of industry professionals in an authentic workplace, will extend the student's disciplinary knowledge and will facilitate the development of professional networks.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Organising professional placements;Working within a team;Reflective learning;Connecting with Industry;Developing a professional portfolio; andAnalysing sporting culture.

Enrolment restrictions

Available to students in:

Bachelor of Sports Media

Pre-requisite

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 60 hours Details Students will undertake 60 hours of workplace learning, equivalent to approximately 9 days (7 hours/day).Work placement will be undertaken in various media agencies - print, broadcast, online and social networks. Students will apply theoretical knowledge to practice and develop industry related skills. Work placement affords … For more content click the Read More button below.

Placement

Duration 60 hours

Details Students will undertake 60 hours of workplace learning, equivalent to approximately 9 days (7 hours/day).

Work placement will be undertaken in various media agencies - print, broadcast, online and social networks. Students will apply theoretical knowledge to practice and develop industry related skills. Work placement affords the opportunity to network with industry personnel, confront challenges in the workplace and engage in reflective techniques for self-development.

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students will be required to travel to organisations/agencies where work placement hours are being undertaken. Students attending compulsory work integrated learning will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.