HOST COMPANY GUIDE:DCOR303A- Design Industry Internship

HOST COMPANY GUIDE:DCOR303A- Design industry internship

APPENDIX C: MARKING CRITERIA MATRIX FOR ASSESSMENT 1 – LOG BOOK AND REFLECTIONS

LEARNING OUTCOME / ACTIVITY / Fail
Significantly below average
< 50% / Pass
Average
50–64% / Credit
Above average
65–74% / Distinction
Well above average
75–84% / Excellent
High distinction
85–100%
Content
and
analysis / Demonstrates little or no understanding of key issues and activities.
Inadequate analysis.
Insufficient content, superficial or irrelevant content. / Sufficient understanding to grasp most issues and activities undertaken.
Insufficient analysis, a definite need for improvement.
Adequate coverage of content. / Sufficient understanding to grasp issues and activities. Satisfactory analysis. Evidence used to support observations. / A highly satisfactory understanding and some critical awareness of issues and activities. Well developed analysis.
High degree of precision and rigour in content. Discussion of workplace is beyond the obvious. / Highly sophisticated and mature critical understanding of issues and activities.
Highly developed analysis. Rigorous critique of reading/evidence.
Originality and independent thought in developing new ideas or testing existing ones.
A / Communicates confidently and clearly using visual and written forms.
B / Applies prior learning, skills and knowledge in the workplace.
C / Develops process and skills required in the workplace.
D / Works collaboratively in a design team.
E / Takes direction and responds to critical feedback.
F / Makes observations, evaluates own practices and records work activities clearly and logically.
G / Analyses information, ideas and forms opinions.
Perceptive self-evaluation, analysis and reflection on workplace experience.
Adherence to assessment brief.

HOST COMPANY GUIDE:DCOR303A- Design industry internship

APPENDIX D:PROFORMA FOR SPONSORING HOST COMPANY'S ASSESSMENT REPORT

INTERNSHIP HOST COMPANY REPORT

STUDENT / Name
Home address
Telephone number
Mobile number
Email address
SPONSORING HOST COMPANY / Name of Company
ABN
Street Address
Telephone Number
Website
Host Company Contact:
Name of Contact
Qualifications
Direct telephone number
Email address

HOST COMPANY GUIDE:DCOR303A- Design industry internship

MARKING CRITERIA MATRIX FOR INTERNSHIP HOST COMPANYREPORT

ATTRIBUTE / ACTIVITY / Fail
Significantly below average
< 50% / Pass
Average
50–64% / Credit
Above average
65–74% / Distinction
Well above average
75–84% / Excellent
High distinction
85–100%
Content
and
analysis / Demonstrates little or no understanding of key issues and role.
Inadequate completion of tasks.
Insufficient activities and superficial or irrelevant activities. / Demonstrated sufficient understanding of role and activities.
Adequate coverage of activities but a need for improvement. / Demonstrated satisfactory understanding of issues and role.
Satisfactory and consistent application and coverage of activities. / A highly satisfactory understanding and some critical awareness of roles and activities.
Demonstrated a high degree of precision and rigour. / Highly sophisticated and mature critical understanding of roles and activities.
Demonstrates originality and independent thought, an excellent degree of precision and rigour in activities, developing new ideas or testing existing ones.
DESIGN SKILLS
Creative ability / Able to apply and experiment with creative processes for a range of design projects.
Design communication / Communicates design ideas effectively and responds to feedback. Engages in critical discussion and debate.
Problem solving / Thinks and solves problems critically and creatively. Researches and analyses information and ideas.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Computer skills / Ability to use a range of software programs. Demonstrates skills in information management.
Technical skills / Industry related technical and materials knowledge.
Social, environmental and ethical awareness / Understands and applies social, ethical and environmental approaches to design.
Profession skill development / Applies and develops skills within a professional context
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Interpersonal communication / Demonstrates skills in written, oral and visual communication. Listens effectively and utilizes and is responsive to verbal and non-verbal communication.
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Teamwork and cooperation / Shows a range of teamwork skills including: group facilitation, conflict resolution, motivation of others, contributing to a good workplace environment.
Contribution to teams.
Self-evaluation of performance.
MANAGEMENT SKILLS continued
Flexibility / Adaptability, objectivity, resilience.
Behaviour is appropriate to situation.
Organizational awareness / Analyses and understands characteristics of the organisation and evaluates own contribution in professional context.
Client needs awareness / Focus on client needs and commercial awareness. Actively solves client problems.
Organisational skills / Clarity; keeps track of events and project details and organisational issues.
Presentation skills / Appropriate personal presentation, communication skills, confidence, persuasiveness, and collaborative skills.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Leadership / Clarity of vision, taking charge, builds a sense of group purpose, assertiveness, decisiveness.
Initiative / Takes opportunities, proactive, self motivated persistent decisive, strategic thinking skills.
Energy and commitment / A positive ‘can do’ attitude, high energy levels, enthusiasm.

HOST COMPANY GUIDE:DCOR303A- Design industry internship

HOST COMPANY CONTACT COMMENTS:

Signed:

______Date:

<Name>

Host Company Representative

TAFE NSW Supervisor remarks:

HOST COMPANY GUIDE:DCOR303A- Design industry internship

APPENDIX E:MATRIX OF CRITERIA FOR STUDENT SELF-ASSESSMENT AND WRITTEN REPORT

INTERNSHIP TASKS AND ACTIVITIES / Fail
Significantly below average
< 50% / Pass
Average
50–64% / Credit
Above average
65–74% / Distinction
Well above average
75–84% / Excellent
High distinction
85–100%
Little or no understanding of key issues and activities. Inadequate analysis.
Insufficient content, superficial or irrelevant content. / Sufficient understanding to grasp most issues and activities.
Insufficient analysis, a definite need for improvement.
Adequate coverage of activities. / Sufficient understanding to grasp issues and activities. Satisfactory analysis. Relevant reading beyond the core material. Evidence used to support argument. / A highly satisfactory understanding and some critical awareness of issues and activities. Well developed analysis. High degree of precision and rigour in analysis. Discussion of reading/evidence beyond the obvious. Perceptive self-assessment and responses / Highly sophisticated and mature critical understanding of issues and activities.
Highly developed analysis. Rigorous critique of reading/evidence. Originality and independent thought in responses,
observations, reflections and ideas
I communicatedmy experiences in the work environment clearly and effectively using written and visual forms.
I applied my prior learning of theory, skills and knowledge to workplace tasks.
I usedthe suggested readings to inform objective analysisof my personal workplace experiences.
I developed processes and skills required to be successful in the workplace.
I assessed my own collaborative skills and contribution to the design team.
I analyse and respond to critical feedback and assess my ability to work effectively and independently.
I have explained my work activities clearly and have made observations on my level of performance.
I have critiqued and evaluated the internship experience, and have presented valid conclusions in a clear and well structured report.

HOST COMPANY GUIDE:DCOR303A- Design industry internship

APPENDIX F:SAMPLE STUDENT INTERNSHIP LOGBOOK AND SELF-REFLECTION MATRIX

Date / Detailed task breakdown & summary of skills required / Hours / Reflection / Supervisor initials/date
Page No: / Student initials:

SELF-REFLECTION:

For example, you may reflect on some or all of the following:

Your responsibilities and personal contribution to business outcomes
Design judgments made (and why)
Challenges and areas of improvement
Complexity of tasks-problems faced/solutions found
Problem-solving strategies applied and learned
Reflections on how practical experience links with professional Practice theory
Ability to complete work independently
Group dynamics and teamwork
Level of knowledge and skill required
Discussions with practising professional designers, and their opinions
Learning and professional skills gained

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