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FSHN 2321: Practicum
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Fashion Design
School
Continuing Studies
Description
A practicum bridges the gap between education and industry and affords students the opportunity to explore career options through research and informational interviews. Students will pursue and complete a practicum placement in a local fashion/apparel company.
Credits
4.5
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Communicate skills, knowledge, and interest with a resume and cover letter and in an interview
- Research a career path
- Develop a professional network
- Observe workplace culture, norms, and expectations
- Request and reflect on feedback
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 120
Total Hours: 130
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 120
Total Hours: 130
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, role-playing, work experience, research projects, and practice.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
|
Industry interview |
|
Practicum |
|
Practicum supervisor evaluation (rubric) |
|
Assignments |
|
Resume & cover letter |
|
Assignments |
|
Career path study |
|
Assignments |
|
Practicum report |
Course topics
- Local industry and networking
- Industry informational interviews
- Interview skills
- Workplace culture and etiquette
- Resumes, cover letters, and other job search communications
- Career paths
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.