COURSE SYLLABUS
Industrial Placement Course for New Media Design, 15 credits
Näringslivsförlagd kurs i Grafisk design och webbutveckling, 15 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Spring 2023
Course Code: TNGN19
Confirmed by: Dean Dec 4, 2018
Revised by: Director of Education Oct 22, 2021
Valid From: Jan 1, 2022
Version: 2
Education Cycle: First-cycle level
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Subject group: TE9
Specialised in: G2F
Main field of study: Informatics

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

After a successful course, the student shall

Knowledge and understanding

- show familiarity with the fundamental conditions of the workplace, especially regarding the relationship between employers and employees

Skills and abilities

- demonstrate the ability to apply the acquired knowledge from the program in practical settings
- demonstrate the ability to describe, analyze and document the practical work
- demonstrate the ability to orally explain and discuss information, problems and solutions in dialogue with colleagues and supervisors in the workplace

Judgement and approach

- demonstrate the ability to reflect on their need for knowledge and skill development based on the experience gained in practical work
- demonstrate the ability to reflect on how the practical experiences are related to the theoretical knowledge in the respective specialization
- demonstrate the ability to make assessments with regard to relevant social and ethical issues

Contents

In the course, students apply the knowledge acquired from the earlier courses in the program in practical work at a company, government or organization, thereby gaining insights that will be useful in subsequent courses. The course also includes an introductory lecture, analysis and documentation of selected areas during the work, and a report/presentation.

The course contains the following elements:
- Introductory lecture that deal with the relationship between employers and employees
- The student follows and contributes the knowledge in the practical work with relevance to the field of technology
- The student analyzes and documents the ongoing work
- The student reports their analysis and practical experience

Type of instruction

The course is conducted primarily on a business, at an establishment in the public sector or other organizations The student works in cooperation with the employees and possibly other students. Introductory lectures and final presentation takes place on campus or online.

The teaching is conducted in English.

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and completion of courses in first cycle, 60 credits in the program (or the equivalent).

Examination and grades

The course is graded Fail (U) or Pass (G).

The final grade will only be issued after satisfactory completion of all assessments

Registration of examination:
Name of the TestValueGrading
Work placement12 creditsU/G
Project report3 creditsU/G

Other information

The student is responsible to find a company, governmental/public organization to carry out their internship.

Course literature

Literature

The literature list for the course will be provided 8 weeks before the course starts.

Guiding documents and handouts will be available via Canvas.