ARCH 7036 - Architecture Internship (M)

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2021

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.

  • General Course Information
    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
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Restrictions Available to M.Arch (Cswk) students only
    Course Description 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.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Samer Akkach

    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.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    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

    No information currently available.

  • 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://unified.adelaide.edu.au/group/professons-student-architecture/enrolments.



  • 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. 

    Workload

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

    Internships take place in a host organisation either in an intensive mode (full-time over 4-6 weeks), or in a normal mode (2 days per week over 12 weeks). The normal mode is offered during University Semester, while the intensive mode is offered during the summer break. Work arrangements will be negotiated with the host organisation.
    Learning Activities Summary
    Internship is an immersive experience wherein learning is achieved through involvement and action. The student is expected to regularly attend the host Organisation’s workplace and perform a range of professional duties allocated to them by their professional supervisor to the best of their abilities.

    The professional supervisors will report to the Course Coordinator their level of satisfaction with the student's performance.
          


    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
  • Assessment

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

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

    Assessment Summary
    Please check MyUni for assessment details.
    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.

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