Practical Training 1 (10 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to work as a trainee in media and art jobs, get working life skills and deepen professional knowledge. The student is able to evaluate his/her skills from the point of view of the working life and set practical goals for studies and professional development. The student is able to apply theory into practice. The student is able to absorb the rules and practices of working life like agreeing on a contract, working within a team and scheduling. The student is able to observe and critically examine the culture and conventions of working life.

Content (course unit)

- Work placement either in Finland or abroad

- Learning diary for documenting of observations

- Written report of the training included in the portfolio

Location and time

During the 2nd, 3rd or 4th study year either in Finland or abroad.

Exam schedules

No exam. Students are writing reports and weekly diaries during the practical training period.

Evaluation methods and criteria

During the practical training the TAMK BCAM students are building their knowledge and practical skills in the field of their chosen mandatory module of the TAMK BCAM programme. Evaluation is based on practical training reports and final discussion after the practical training period -> pass.

Teaching methods

The student must contact the Practical Training Supervisor at TAMK well in advance before signing the practical training agreement. A written agreement is always required. Students will have a supervisor both in the company and at TAMK during their practical training. Students are writing reports and weekly diaries during the practical training period.

Learning materials

Guidelines for Practical Training are discussed during the Practical Training Orientation. Description of Practical Training can be found in Media and Arts Curriculum and more detailed guidelines in TAMK Intra, student's handbook.

Student workload

The practical training is 30 ECTS which equals 5 months of full-time work (20 working weeks). The practical training can be done in no more than four parts.

Content scheduling

During the practical training period the students will learn the organizational culture of the employer and rules of the working life. Usually the practical training will take place after the second study year and / or during the third or fourth study year.

Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

During the practical training period the students will learn the organizational culture of the employer and rules of the working life. Students will find the work placement themselves. Students are able to use TAMK's Y-Makers portal to find internships.

International connections

Finnish degree students are recommended to look for practical training positions abroad and foreign degree students either in Finland or abroad. We have some international connections; please contact your practical training supervisors.

Further information

For more information please contact :
Music Production: Harri Karvinen harri.karvinen@tuni.fi
Interactive Media: Ari Närhi ari.narhi@tuni.fi or Tuomo Joronen tuomo.joronen@tuni.fi
Fine Art: Antti Haapio antti.haapio@tuni.fi

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Pass - when all the required reports and a copy of the work certificate have been returned to the practical training supervisor and the feedback discussion has taken place between the student and the practical training supervisor at TAMK.