ARCH 7036 - Architecture Internship (M)

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014

This course provides an opportunity for students to experience a working environment in an architecture firm in which to observe and apply their knowledge and skills for the degree. Projects will be negotiated between the School and the host organisation, involving students in a variety of design stages from preliminary design, design development, documentation, and presentation to a client. Students may also be involved in meetings, clerical work and administration in order to gain insight into the day-to-day functioning of a business. The course will be offered to students based on academic merit through a competitive application and interview process. Students must complete the course to the satisfaction of the host organisation and academic supervisor.

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Course Details

Course Code	ARCH 7036
Course	Architecture Internship (M)
Coordinating Unit	School of Architecture and Built Environment
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Restrictions	Available to M.Arch (Cswk) students only
Assessment	Typically 40% reflective diary, 40% samples of work, 20% final report

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Sam Ridgway

email: sam.ridgway@adelaide.edu.au
ph: 83135836
rm: 472

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Please disregard the timetable on Access Adelaide as this is required to enrol only; it does not represent your commitment. Beyond the Orientation Seminar there is no scheduled coursework.

These times and dates agreed form part of the Internship Agreement. Any changes should be notified to the Internship Course Coordinator, or Internship Student Adviser, who may need to vary the Internship Agreement.

Course Learning Outcomes

1.
Ability to translate skills and
knowledge of architecture acquired at university into a professional setting.

2.
Knowledge of the professional practice
of architecture.

3.
Increased skills in performing
tasks in a professional office

4.
Increased ability to communicate in a
professional setting

5.
Increased understanding of the social
and ethical role of the architect

6.
Advanced skills in using software applications in a professional context

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	2
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	3
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	3
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	4
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	6
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1-5
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	5
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	5

Learning Resources

Online Learning

Course information will be made available on MyUni.

University Email:

The school uses the University email system to contact students. It is imperative that you check your email regularly and keep up to date with any new announcements.

Noticeboard / Handbook:
General information about the activities at the School is available online from the Student Noticeboard which can be accessed at http://architecture.adelaide.edu.au/ then go to SABE Noticeboard. Students can also access a copy of the Student Handbook at the following link:

https://architecture.adelaide.edu.au/docs/FINAL-2014-Arch-handbook.pdf
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is based on the principles of experiential learning and requires
students to be placed in an Organisation with workplace supervision and
mentoring. Students will also be expected to speak one-on-one with the academic
supervisor or internship student adviser (minimum) two times during their
internship to discuss the nature of their engagement and their assessment.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Internships take place 2 days per week in an organisation over 12 weeks. This is usually during university Semester 2 (28/7/14- 31/10/14 although some students have negotiated to work through the 2-week mid-semester break of semester 2). Internships can be offered more intensively (for example 3-5 days over 4-6 weeks, or intensively 5 days per week for 5 weeks during the mid-Year Break June – July or for 5 weeks after 03 November 2014) depending on the requirements of the organisation and the availability of the student. This will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

There is an expectation that extra time will be required to complete the assignments for this course.

Learning Activities Summary

In addition to regularly attending the Organisation’s workplace,
students are expected to speak with the academic supervisor/internship student
adviser on at least two occasions during the internship, and once beforehand.

An initial discussion between the student and academic supervisor should occur to set
expectations and discuss broadly the reflective journal and the record of work
undertaken applicable for the student. This will be combined with the professional induction session

A follow up discussion between the student and academic supervisor/internship
student adviser at the beginning of the internship to ensure that the student
has settled in, and feels comfortable.

A final discussion should occur towards the end of the placement, to discuss the
learning outcomes and final submission of the reflective journal and statement
of practical experience.

The Course Coordinator / Student Adviser will be available throughout the duration of the work placement to advise or assist you with any content-related issues you face in the workplace, and to advise on
liaison with your internship mentor about workplace issues.

Specific Course Requirements

Students need to gain experience in the formal and structured industry-managed Internship course,
with a registered Organisation. Approval must have been granted from the School
of Architecture and Built Environment to be enrolled in Internship ARCH 7036, LARCH 7030

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

ASSESSMENT HURDLE In addition to assessment based on the assignments detailed below this course contains an assessment hurdle. Students must complete the Internship placement to the satisfaction of their host Organisation to be eligible to pass this course. Academic supervisor will check student’s progress with the Organisation shortly after commencement, and before the conclusion of the Internship, and immediately report any concerns raised to the student. Employers will be asked to complete a feedback sheet regarding the intern’s performance while with their Organisation.
Assignments	Due	Weight	Type
Assignment 1 Goal Setting	Submit to myuni by the end of Week 1 (Friday 5pm)	10%	formative
Assignment 2A Reflective Journal	Submit to myuni by the end of week 3 for the intensive and at the end of week 6 for the semester-long internship	10%	formative
Assignment 2B Reflective Journal	Submit to myuni by 5pm one week after the completion of the internship	60%	summative
Assignment 3 Logbook	Submit to myuni with assignment 2B	20%	summative

Assessment Detail

All assessment details are available on myuni under assignments.

Submission

Details of submission requirements are available on myuni

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

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