Study Guide

Objective

An internship is a learning process that aims to introduce you to the practical tasks relevant to your vocational studies in a guided way. You will do it in a work environment related to your field of study, where you will apply the knowledge and skills you have learned in practice in your field of work and in a real working environment. Traineeships may also offer you the opportunity to work on a thesis in a work community during your traineeship. During your traineeship, you will learn about working practices and get an up-to-date picture of the work in the field of communication. You will also make important contacts for the future.

Content

The traineeship process is a three-stage process:

1) Before the training
2) During the training
3) After the training

Before the placement, you will attend a placement information session, obtain a placement and sign a placement plan and contract. During your traineeship, you will participate as a member of the work community in a variety of tasks as a responsible, committed, cooperative and flexible employee and report and evaluate your traineeship experience. During your placement, you will also keep track of your working hours and have a development discussion with your placement supervisor. At the end/after the placement, you will write a final report on your placement, in which you will evaluate the development of your skills. The placement will also provide feedback on your placement.

Teaching methods

Traineeships give students the opportunity to apply the skills they learn in school to real-life work situations. This hands-on learning helps develop technical skills such as video and photography, content production, editing, project management and communication skills, and strengthens students' ability to work in a variety of work environments and projects.

Internships provide students with the opportunity to build and expand their professional networks. They gain contacts with professionals in the field, colleagues and potential future employers, which can be valuable for their employment and career development. Through these networks, students can learn more about industry practices, expectations and trends, and gain access to mentors who can support their professional growth and career plans.

Internships allow students to develop their confidence and work-life skills, such as problem-solving, teamwork, time management, communication and adaptability. Developing these skills is important for success in the workplace and the placement gives students the opportunity to practice these skills in a safe and supervised environment. They receive feedback on their performance and learn about their own strengths and areas for development, helping them to grow as professionals.The social media channels (e.g. LinkedIn and Instagram) provide a channel for communication and networking.

Employer connections

- traineesperiods and on-the-job-training
- projects and cooperation work
- career lectures, career stories, mentoring and networking
- career services

Completion alternatives

Recognition of prior learning (AHOT). Students can obtain an accreditation through the recognition of prior learning procedure. The AHOT procedure is agreed separately with the course supervisor.

Student workload

Requires 400 hours of work (15 credits).

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

- monitoring of working time
- development interview memo
- final report
- traineeship/work experience certificate from the employer