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FACULTY OF ARTS INTERNSHIPS Host Organisation Handbook arts.adelaide.edu.au
GUIDELINES AND FAQS
Who are we? What is an internship? Types of internships you can offer
Internships are an essential component of the Students undertake a research-based
The University of Adelaide: degrees offered by the Faculty of Arts. They internship, or a practical industry internship,
• is ranked in top 1% of universities worldwide are also known as: or a combination of both. Or you may offer a
range of other work integrated learning
• is a member of Group of Eight • industry placement opportunities, including a project, community
• is associated with 5 Nobel Prize winners • service learning engagement, group-based project or a virtual
internship, to name a few.
• has produced over 100 Rhodes Scholars • industry project
We will discuss your needs and approve the
• provides outstanding teaching, research and • Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
terms of the internship prior to the student
engagement to enrich the arts and the
We believe learning doesn't just take place in commencing their time with you.
community.
the classroom. By taking part in an internship
students can: Research-based internship
The Faculty of Arts is committed to
Students deliver a work-based research
exploring the key contemporary social and • apply their classroom learning in a
project and report, in-line with the
political issues of our times to create a better professional industry environment
organisations needs and the student’s
world. • gain exposure to their chosen field interests. Students are allocated a university
Our staff deliver outstanding research and • establish a professional network academic supervisor to guide the research
teaching in the areas of: process and assessment; and a course
• gain coveted work experience that cements coordinator oversees overall course
• humanities their aspirations into ambition. management.
• music
How do host organisations benefit? Industry internship
• social sciences
Students gain day-to-day experience in a
• education. As a host, there are unique advantages to
practical work setting. They learn more about
having a student intern. You can:
The Faculty of Arts is based on North a business while participating in daily
Terrace and occupies a pivotal role in the • evaluate up-and-coming talent workplace activities as agreed upon prior to
beating heart of Adelaide's cultural precinct. commencement. The organisation’s
• utilise the services of talented individuals
workplace supervisor guides the student, and
Through our research, engagement with without a hiring commitment
a course coordinator oversees academic
industry, government, alumni and the wider • expose young professionals to your brand requirement.
community, we aim to lead with impact felt and services
not only at local and national levels, but also
throughout the world. • discover new perspectives, energy, and Timing of internships
specialised skill sets Semester 1 (March to June)
We recognise that education must keep pace
• source prospective employees with time to Offers submitted late in the year before.
with the technological and social changes
affecting the world our graduates will enter. assess a student for competency, drive and Winter (mid-June to late July)
cultural fit Offers submitted February and March.
We nurture our students so they can become
• gain additional resources to complete Please note the winter internship course is
the educated leaders of tomorrow with a sense
specific research or day-to-day tasks offered intensively.
of global citizenship - equipped to take on the
challenges of our future. • provide professional development Semester 2 (July to November)
opportunities for your supervisory staff Offers submitted in March and April.
• share ideas with us to inform educators on We try to remain flexible in offering
current needs and in-demand skills in the internships to students as the need arises, but
workforce it helps if you can align your internship
projects to these times.
• foster long term research collaboration with
the University. Students can also request to complete a
summer internship anytime from December
to March. If you are interested in offering an
internship over this period then please let us
know as early as possible.
The start date is negotiated between the
student and the host organisation to fit the
student’s study plan.
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Attendance How are students selected for an Host organisation supervision
Usually students complete up to 20 days or internship? This is when you, as the host
150 hours during semester. However, the Students can source their own internships or organisation, assign a supervisor for the
number of contact hours may vary according the internship team will draw on their existing student. The supervision you provide will
to the course that the student is enrolled in. industry partners for opportunities. Most depend on the individual student, their past
These hours can be undertaken at any time as opportunities are advertised on a university experiences, and the nature of the internship
discussed and agreed upon with the host career platform called 'CareerHub' where activities and requirements you have in place.
organisation. You might agree to a flexible students can apply directly for internships. You will need to make clear your expectations
arrangement; for example some concerning workplace health and safety
students come in two days each week for ten We do our best to match students to suitable
internships by considering the student’s study (WHS), dress code, attendance, safe-work
weeks, during the semester. Summer and practices, responsibility and autonomy, from
winter internships allow the student to area, interests and prior experience. Grade
point average (GPA – student’s overall grade) the start, or whenever an issue arises.
complete the hours more intensively or full-
time. is also considered, however, it is not a
determining factor. Rules of the organisation
Your arrangement will depend on the project
the student is doing and the student's Once an appropriate internship has been Students are expected to abide by the rules
availability. You will work this out with the selected which meets both the student's and of your organisation.
student at the internship interview and have host organisation’s needs, the student will
You need to explain workplace health and
an agreement in place before the internship meet the host organisation for an internship
safety procedures to students at the start of
begins. interview. If successful, all parties complete an
the internship as part of an appropriate
Internship Agreement which is generated
Sometimes, working outside of normal office induction.
online by the internships team.
hours is the norm for that particular industry.
For example, students working in breakfast
Who can complete an internship? University supervision
radio or on festival events may complete their All internship courses are coordinated by an
internship hours outside of standard office Students from all year levels have an
academic staff member and each student
hours. If this is the case, it must be clearly opportunity to undertake an internship,
undertaking a research internship will also be
outlined in the internship offer and the however, most students complete internships
allocated an academic supervisor.
student must be aware of the arrangements. in their second and third year of
undergraduate study, and in some
Are students paid? Is there a cost? postgraduate programs.
Generally, students are not paid. Host We encourage students to enhance their skills
organisations offering regional placements and knowledge over the course of their degree
may be asked to assist with accommodation with a variety of work integrated learning
and transportation expenses. activities and overseas experiences.
Are unpaid internships legal? What is an Internship Agreement?
Internships that are vocational in nature, An Internship Agreement is activated online
assessed, supervised and are a learning by the internships team upon confirmation of
experience, meet the definition of a an internship by the host organisation. It is
“vocational placement” under the Fair Work completed by the University of Adelaide, the
Act. Therefore, it is a lawful unpaid learning host organisation, and the student, outlining
experience whereby the student can apply the the terms and conditions of the internship
skills and knowledge from university to a and responsibilities of all parties.
professional workplace. Providing it is a legal This agreement ensures that the student is Ethan Egglestone
and structured framework based on a course, covered by University of Adelaide insurance
which the students are completing for credit, for the duration of their internship. A copy of
it is acceptable. this is available by contacting
We cooperate with our host organisations to artsinternships@adelaide.edu.au.
ensure that our internships meet all
requirements of the Fair Work Act. "I am assessing how
What is an Internship Proposal form? transport modes
Absenteeism
If a student cannot attend a day of the
When a host organisation offers an internship,
an Internship Proposal form is completed to
impact the festival's
internship due to illness or unforeseen detail the requirements of the internship, carbon footprint and
how to improve this
circumstances, then they must advise the including the scope and its objectives.
workplace supervisor and arrange to make up
This is submitted to the internships team for
the hours missed on an alternate day.
approval and following this, the internship is for the future."
advertised to students. Students may
approach you directly to complete this form if Ethan Egglestone, Bachelor of
they are self-sourcing their own internship. Environmental Policy and
Management student and
Alternately, you can submit a proposal form intern at the Adelaide Festival
to the internships team at any time that you
have an internship opportunity. Simply email
the form to
artsinternships@adelaide.edu.au.
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INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
The Faculty of Arts collaborates with a wide range of Art Gallery of South Australia "I have been fortunate to supervise interns from the
organisations across a variety of industry sectors. Undertake research for upcoming exhibitions University of Adelaide for both the 2019 and 2020
Adelaide Festivals, and have loved having them become
and begin developing resources which include
The types of projects and internships that part of the Festival team.
activities for primary and secondary students.
students complete vary across study areas. Support and observe educator events such as Working with the University of Adelaide to incorporate
Educator Connect, Educator briefings and internships into Adelaide Festival has been a pleasure,
Study areas special teacher professional development days. and we really value the opportunity to enhance the
Students align their internships to their area students’ educations by offering practical and real-
Australian Red Cross world experience in the arts."
of study. We offer:
Effectiveness of Evaluation in Red Cross
• arts International Programs: With a focus on
• creative writing Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programs run
in the Asia Pacific region.
• criminology
Australian Refugee Association
"All of the interns
• education
• environmental policy and Creating a research report around existing that we have engaged
management homework clubs ARA provide for new
arrivals. An evaluation of Social Support
through our
• gender studies programs and community consultation relationship with the
around settlement services.
• history
University of Adelaide
• indigenous studies Australian String Quartet
• international development Practical marketing internship involving CRM
have contributed
• international relations
marketing tasks, website maintenance and valuably to our
communications.
• media organisation, and
Birthing Kit Foundation Australia
• politics
Investigating the relationship between the
helped us achieve the
• social sciences World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 1996 goals of our
clean birth principles and maternal and
Our industry connections neonatal infections in low- and middle- partnership."
Some of the organisations our students have income countries.
Emma Williams, Sponsorship
contributed to include: Carers SA – Northern Regional Care Co-operative Coordinator, Adelaide Festival
Corporation
Aboriginal Health Council of SA Research project to establish an equality
Collection and review of research policies/ based partnership approach between people
review of ethics application forms of key with disability (and their families) and service
stakeholders. providers to assure appropriate and timely
access to quality services provision.
Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources
Channel 44
Management Board
Research report to understand the role of Practical internship encompassing secretarial/
local government in urban food production. social media/ journalism/ designing Channel
44 branded marketing collateral.
Adelaide Festival Corporation
City of Charles Sturt
Through a Major Partnership with the
Adelaide Festival, University of Adelaide Reducing Violence against Women and
students had an opportunity to intern over the Children, From the Global to the Local:
Festival period and across the Festival as a Implementing Change using Intersectional
whole, including in Business Development Methodologies.
and for Writers’ Week, Breakfast with Papers,
City of Marion
Classical Music program and Sustainability.
Undertaking activities within the Community
Adelaide Hills Council Cultural Development unit related to urban
activation, public art and placemaking. Emma Williams
Assisting with the implementation of Arts and
Cultural Development programs such as
"Raining Poetry" and considering the role of
Public Art in relation to Placemaking.
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City of Playford Indigenous Education & Boarding Australia "My project aligned with my degree and my personal
interest in empowering marginalised and vulnerable
Group project developing a practice Analysis of scholarship opportunities and
members of the community.
framework for community based bullying outcomes for indigenous secondary students
prevention, based around gaming. in remote communities. I was given autonomy over the project, supported by an
assigned mentor. This working environment allowed me
City of Port Adelaide Enfield MCCSA - Multicultural Communities Council of South to develop a project that was meaningful to both my
Reviewing the provision of the household Australia studies and to the organisation itself.
food waste recycling service focusing on Project to address ‘non-immunisation of
To have a key management role within a meaningful and
opportunities to increase diversion into the migrants and the effect this has on their own
practical project for a national organisation far
green bin. communities and the community at large’.
exceeded my expectations of what the Faculty of Arts
MidnightSun Publishing internship could offer."
Commissioner for Children and Young People
Researching competency based consent and Media and marketing campaign for book
capacity for children and young people. titles.
Department for Environment and Water Novita
Researching maritime projects utilizing GIS/ Narrative story telling of real life families and
Historical research skills. children attending the organisation.
Department for Education Office of Julia Gillard
Premier's Reading Challenge: Summary of Research project on the effectiveness of
findings from database on type of books being quotes under different political regimes.
read by SA school students.
RCC
Department of Premier and Cabinet Practical internship experience with our
Defence One-stop Shop Best practice. festival partner RCC who returned for their
Alexandra Beal
second year at the University of Adelaide.
Department of State Development Students interned across operations,
Indigenous internship, related to environment production, technical, marketing and PR.
and the Northern Territory region in the state
government. RMT Management
Don Dunstan Foundation
Practical media internship, understanding the
working nature of a casting agent in film and
"The professional and
Taking the 'Adelaide Zero Project television. research skills I
(homelessness)' to Business; and delving into
the world of marketing and event planning for South Australian Museum developed and refined
prominent social justice events. SA Museum Education program: Help
develop content to support learning programs
during this internship
Environmental Protection Agency in the Aboriginal Cultures Gallery; consider provided me with
the needs of learners and educators and
Researching opportunities to use behavioural
science to strengthen the EPA’s ability to review current resources; create new resources invaluable resources,
influence better environmental outcomes. which assist teachers on museum visits; and
develop employment pathways for Aboriginal
networks and
Fulcrum Aid and Torres Strait island peoples. opportunities for the
Long term sustainable alternatives to coal in
Mongolia.
South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy (SACOME) future."
Literature review and comparative analysis of
Alexandra Beal, Bachelor of
Grandparents for Grandchildren climate change policies implemented by
International Development
Looking at the alienation of grandparents resources sector operators, government and
student and intern at Mission
from their grandchildren. non-government organisations.
Australia
Heritage South Australia The Adelaide Fringe
Preparation of SA’s Oldest Buildings Report Practical internships with the largest festival
and identifying potential nominations for state in the Southern Hemisphere; gaining arts
heritage listing. industry experience; and assisting in the
implementation and delivery of the festival in
History Trust of South Australia a number of areas including brand,
A Survey of P&O Ephemera and Online communication, ticketing and activation.
Collection Publishing Options.
University of Adelaide Library
ICEWaRM Digital humanities project.
ICE WaRM’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
Developing resources on the Australian water
sector and engagement by key businesses with
Indigenous communities on issues like Water
for Health; Sanitation and Water for Country.
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INTERNSHIP COURSES
Arts Festival Arts PostGrad Environmental Policy and Management
A number of festivals run over four weeks in Students can spend a semester working in the Students will intern in a community,
Adelaide during February and March. private, public or community sector in South business/industry or government agency
Together they combine to make one of the Australia. The internships will normally be engaged in environmental policy, planning
largest, most popular and diverse arts festivals the equivalent of 30 days, which are and management activities, or with an
in Australia. Thousands of artists from supplemented with a series of seminars on individual or group engaged in environmental
around Australia and across the globe professional writing and career readiness. research. During their internships students
participate alongside home-grown talent, in Students will be provided support to find can choose or will be assigned specific
art forms spanning cabaret, comedy, circus internships that relate to their area of study projects by their host organisation and will
and physical theatre, dance, film, theatre, where possible. Final placement will depend prepare reports on the methodology and
music, visual art and design. Students may be upon availability of a host organisation results of their projects.
assisted to find internships across areas of the (arranged by the student or by the Arts
festivals in Adelaide. Internships office) and submission of a 1/2 days each week of semester internship, research
curriculum vitae. To maximise chances of report and seminars
1 x 150 hour internship and report and/or research receiving an internship please contact the Arts Intake: semester 2
report Internships office at least three months prior Year level: 3
Intake: summer to the beginning of the semester in which you Units: 6 (equivalent to two courses)
Year levels: all wish to enrol.
Units: 3
This course is available to postgraduate
students who have completed at least 12 units
of postgraduate coursework in Arts. Industry Internship
1 x 30 day internship and report and/or research Students will spend up to two days a week or
Art History the equivalent of 150 hours in a practical
report + seminars and host organisation evaluation
Interns will experience the life of the Art work setting. The internship is supplemented
Intake: ARTS 7003 semester 1, 2 and ARTS
Gallery of South Australia, or another with a series of seminars on research and
7003EX summer
appropriate museum or organisation, working report writing as well as topics related to
Year level: postgraduate
not only in the curatorial department but as employability and career readiness. This
Units: 6 (equivalent to two courses)
far as possible in the areas of public programs, internship is available to students from all
marketing and public relations, sponsorship programs of study in the Faculty.
and registration.
1 x 150 hour internship and reflective report
20 day internship plus research report Community Engagement Learning Intakes: summer, semester 1 or 2, winter
Intake: semester 2 Project Year levels: 2 or 3
Year level: postgraduate Units: 3
Units: 6 (equivalent to two courses) The Community Engagement Learning
Project provides students with the
opportunity to engage with a not-for-profit or
government organisation by undertaking a
group project identified by the organisation. International Relations
Students will meet with leaders of the Students work with a variety of organisations
organisation and present their project work at and NGOs concerned with international
the end of the course. affairs and humanitarian areas. In some cases
As an alternative, students may organise a 20- this will include working on-site at their
38 hour internship in a not-for-profit or offices, but most will be project-based or
government organisation. 'virtual' internships. Students normally spend
1 day each week in the organisation and
1 x 20-38 hour internship plus in-class seminars, or submit a 7000 word report (or equivalent).
group community project; plus in class seminars;
plus academic coursework Internship and/or research report plus seminars
Intakes: summer and winter Intake: semester 1
Year levels: 2 or 3 Year level: 3
Units: 3 Units: 6 (equivalent to two courses)
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Media Industry Transitions SA Parliamentary Internship
This course provides students with a self- This course offers students the opportunity to
initiated, flexibly-organised internship of 10 spend spend 1-2 days each week of a semester
to 12 days at a host organisation in such fields working under the direction of a Member of "The internship
as journalism; marketing; film studies; graphic
design; social media and digital production;
the State Parliament while completing an
agreed research task of 7000 words (or program provided
and immersive media. This internship is only
available to media students.
equivalent). Students will be required to
conduct intensive research on a single public
Mission Australia with
10-12 days internship, seminars, coursework or
policy topic under the guidance of an a high quality
researcher as an
academic supervisor. Final placement will
research report depend upon availability and the application
Intakes: semester 1 or 2
Year levels: 2 or 3
of an internal quota based on GPA and
competitive application process.
additional resource
Units: 6 (equivalent to two courses)
Internship and/or research project
that, as a not for
Intake: semester 2 profit organisation,
Year level: 3
Units: 6 (equivalent to two courses)
we would not
Research-Based Internship
Final year students are linked to a host
otherwise have been
organisation to conduct research for the able to utilise. The
Translation and Interpreting
organisation, resulting in a report written by
the student that serves the purpose and/or This course offers valuable learning to
positive flow on
interest of both the host organisation and
student. Students normally spend 1 day each
students from both Chinese and English effects and impact
speaking backgrounds, to enhance their
week in the organisation and submit a 7000 translation and interpreting expertise in an that the research has
had on our service
word report (or equivalent). An academic 84-hour supervised practicum.
supervisor guides the student's research
report. This internship is available to students
from all programs of study in the Faculty.
1 x 84 hour internship provision for those we
Intakes: semester 1 or 2
Year level: postgraduate serve has, and
Internship and/or research report Units: 3
continues to be,
Intakes: semester 1 or 2
Year level: 3
extremely beneficial."
Units: 6 (equivalent to 2 courses) Dayna Fisher, Mission
Australia - Community Mental
Health Worker/Project Officer
Indigenous Research Issues: Applied Knowledge Extended Transition
Students undertake an internship focused on Support/Youth AOD Outreach
Indigenous knowledges. Students will
demonstrate an awareness of Indigenous
research methods and protocols and take into
account the ethical considerations of working
with Indigenous peoples, organisations and
communities through their chosen field.
Students will spend 120 hours on an
internship and submit a 7500 word report (or
equivalent) which serves the purpose of the
host organisation and student.
1 x 120 hour internship, seminars and research report
Intake: semester 2
Year level: 3
Units: 6 (equivalent to 2 courses)
Alexandra Beal with Dayna Fisher from Mission
Australia
6STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS 7
FURTHER ENQUIRIES
Internships and Work Integrated Learning
Faculty of Arts
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide SA 5005 Australia
ENQUIRIES artsinternships@adelaide.edu.au
TELEPHONE +61 8313 4918
arts.adelaide.edu.au/
study-with-us/internships
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