81522 Innovation Internship A
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Pass fail, no marks
Requisite(s): 32 credit points of completed study in spk(s): STM90839 Core subjects (Creative Intelligence and Innovation)
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 94680 Entering Professional Life (6cp) AND 94681 Entering Professional Life (8cp)
Description
This subject enables students to engage with the practice context of their future careers through an internship in a setting where they may experience creativity and/or innovation practices on the ground, such as at a creative consultancy; a larger organisation with an innovation department; an organisation exploring a sector-wide or systems approach to innovation and change; an existing early venture/startup; or a research-focused centre or institute. Students undertaking an internship are expected to gain experience in creative and innovation practices, and observe how innovation is embedded in their host organisations. Students are encouraged to analyse the capabilities needed in an innovation-oriented workplace and consider how they can apply this knowledge to developing their future careers.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Identify, pursue and engage with opportunities in the professional landscape that align with students’ learning goals and career aspirations and act on feedback |
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| 2. | Contribute productively, generatively and analytically within an industry context. |
| 3. | Engage respectfully, professionally, and ethically with organisational practices and stakeholders in real-world contexts |
| 4. | Draw from a range of TD perspectives to observe and make sense of complex organisational contexts and challenges. |
| 5. | Reflect on and articulate learning insights about creative and innovation practices in organisations and professional practice learning during the internship. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject contributes specifically to the development of the following course intended learning outcomes:
- Identify and evaluate complex challenges by analysing system dynamics, constraints, and potential leverage points, using disciplinary perspectives, evidence, and diverse viewpoints. (CII.1.1)
- Identify, create, and employ a range of appropriate creative intelligence methods and boundary-crossing methodologies to construct and solve problems and generate transformative possibilities (CII.2.1)
- Practice mutual, responsible value creation, including the implementation of sustainable and entrepreneurial innovation. (CII.3.1)
- Communicate transdisciplinary ideas and solutions succinctly and persuasively using appropriate modalities. (CII.3.2)
- Develop reflexive connection with an evolving self, demonstrating ethical and intellectual positions that reflect well-considered values that enable greater purpose and inclusivity. (CII.4.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
This subject provides you with opportunities to develop your skills and attributes by immersing yourself in an innovation-oriented workplace. In this subject you have the opportunity to examine the value of BCII methods and practices in practical contexts. You also develop an awareness about your own strengths and values, refine current practices, and, guided by your workplace internship supervisors and TD School tutors, begin setting goals for future professional life.
So your experiences as a student in this subject support you to develop the following graduate attributes (GA):
- GA 2 Create value in problem-solving and enquiry
- GA 4 Imaginative and ethical citizenship
- GA 5 Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial skills
Teaching and learning strategies
Students engage in a professional workplace context and undertake experiential, work-based learning to develop their professional identities, together with an understanding of professional practice. Students reflect on their experiences and share insights with their peers with a view to examining the broader innovation ecosystem and receive feedback before submitting their assessments. Through a range of curated learning activities, students are encouraged to take ownership of their own learning trajectory, to design and engage in learning activities to maximise the value of their experience.
Content (topics)
- Innovation in a workplace
- Practices that stimulate collective insights
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Evidencing your learning
| Intent: | Students evidence their internship learning around different areas and experiences and in different authentic ways. They collate ongoing evidence of their learning and how TD skills were applied during their internship and submit a portpolio of evidence and outputs. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 4 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): CII.2.1, CII.3.1, CII.3.2 and CII.4.1 |
| Type: | Portfolio |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 60% |
| Length: | part 1 + 2: 2000 words altogether (+/- 10%) |
Assessment task 2: Behavioral Job Interview
| Intent: | Students practice their articulation of learning outcomes and interviewing skills for future job interviews. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 2, 3 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): CII.1.1, CII.3.2 and CII.4.1 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 40% |
| Length: | 4 minutes |
Minimum requirements
Students are required to complete the internship requirements as approved through CareerHub (e.g. 105 hours) and fullfil the requirements of their industry learning experience.
Students must attempt each assessment task and achieve an overall pass mark in order to pass this subject.
Late penalties apply to all assessment tasks as outlined in the TD School Student Guide. Please consult this booklet for other useful information including Special Consideration, Plagiarism, Extensions, use of AI and Student Support Services.
Required texts
Sammut, N. & Zitko, M. 2017 Innovation Internship Handbook, UTS
Stirling, A., Kerr, G., Banwell, J., MacPherson, E. and Heron, A., 2016, A practical guide for work-integrated learning: Effective practices to enhance the educational quality of the structured work experience offered through Colleges and Universities. URL
Trede F. and Jackson D. 2019, Educating the deliberate professional and enhancing professional agency through peer reflection and work-integrated learning, Active Learning in Higher Education, 1-17
Recommended texts
Anderson, N., Poto?nik, K. and Zhou, J., 2014. Innovation and creativity in organizations: A state-of-the-science review, prospective commentary, and guiding framework. Journal of Management, 40(5), pp.1297-1333.
Grenhalgh, T., Robert, G., Bate, P. MacFarlane, F. and Kyriakidou, O. 2005, Diffusion of Innovations in Health Service Organisations: A systematic literature review, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, chapter 10, pp. 199 – 218. Note the model on p.201.
Shalley, C.E. and Gilson, L.L., 2004. What leaders need to know: A review of social and contextual factors that can foster or hinder creativity. The Leadership Quarterly, 15(1), pp.33-53.