Course Overview
The new media internship gives students access to a hands-on 300 hour work experience with an on or off-campus client or host agency. The internship is designed to empower students to complete a real-world project, while developing their professional network and portfolio. Under the direction of an adviser, students will find their own placement/assignment (in some instances, support is provided and approved by the adviser). Students are expected to earn genuine real-world experience while refining the skills and knowledge learned throughout the program and better understand the professional expectations of the position they hold during the project. Students will be assessed by their internship securement, completion of internship documentation and workplace performance provided by client or host-organization. Students are required to submit an internship weekly journal entry and meet during the last week of the term to prepare and present a reflection of their work experience.
Prerequisite(s)
- Completion of all Term 4 courses.
Credits
12.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge of critical thinking and ethics with effective business practices in dealings with host agencies, clients, colleagues and suppliers.
- Integrate academic and hands-on instruction with practical experience in an industry sector or field of interest.
- Produce a final, industry-quality digital portfolio project that quantifies an internship experience.
- Use current applications of the Adobe cloud creative suite and current new media development tools.
- Decide which areas of the industry are of particular interest for career direction.
- Demonstrate professional skills that pertain directly to the internship experience.
- Increase networking opportunities and acquire industry contacts leading directly to a new media related job or contract.
- Establish a "Terms of Reference" for the industry projects.
- Build a record of work experience.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills.
- Present a summary of work experience to advisor, faculty and peers.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2020
Related Programs
New Media Internship (MDIA 4675) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- New Media Design and Web Development
Diploma Full-time
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