FIT3135 has been introduced to replace MMS3901 in keeping with the Faculty unit coding policy.

Removed references to old degree structure and discontinued prohibition units. Clarified assessment policy by grouping assessment items. Change to be implemented 2011.

19/4/10 Included reference to old MMS3901 course and included information that FIT3135 is identical but has been introduced to adhere to Faculty unit coding policy.

Changed name from "Commercial Experience in Multimedia Systems B" to "Commercial Experience in Multimedia Systems" as the 'A' version of this is no longer offered

30/5/14 Updated learning outcomes to match Faculty required format and language.

07/12/2017 - Unit disestablished at FEC 5/17 Item 7.3.

Define here the role, relationship and relevance of the unit

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

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Students will work 12 hours per week for a 15 week period (or the summer equivalent) at a commercial multimedia studio. There under the joint supervision of an industry sponsor and their lecturer, students will undertake a portfolio of commercial projects for business, government, university, or non-government organisations. All projects will be driven by client requirements and timetables. Work will be supervised and subject to formal peer review by unit participants and formal review by peers and an academic lecturer.

Students will be assessed by a Monash University supervisor in conjunction with the sponsoring organisation.

• mid-placement evaluation based on production criteria: 20%
• end-placement evaluation based on production criteria: 50%
• work placement portfolio, including work diary: 20%
• student oral presentation at end of placement: 10%

As a hurdle requirements, students are required to complete the portfolio submission and presentation portions of the assessment. This requirement is in places as these assessments are the only parts directly contributed by the University supervisor.

12 hours work per week at sponsoring business location for the duration of a standard Semester (15 week period). An equivalent total hourly period will be required for the summer semester.

FIT

To be eligible for an industry placement, a student must have completed all first year and second year core units of a Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (Multimedia Development or Game Development majors) degree. Application by other students within the Faculty with equivalent standing will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. Students must submit an application, including a folio of their work and undertake an interview with the sponsoring business and Monash University staff as part of a formal selection process.