Academic Calendar - 2024
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Faculty of Information and Media Studies
Faculty of Information and Media Studies 2999A/B/Y THEORY MEETS PRACTICE: CAREERS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SEMINAR
This course investigates issues and concepts related to careers and community engagement in the context of Media Studies. In addition to theoretically oriented topics and concepts, this course prepares students for career development through reflective and experiential learning activities, case studies, workshop series, and guest speakers from the community.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the second, third, or fourth year of either a Major or Honours Specialization module within the Faculty of Information and Media Studies, with a cumulative average of at least 70%, no failures in FIMS courses, no more than 1.0 failure in a non-FIMS course, and no documented academic offenses. Priority will be given to students registered in the FIMS Internship module.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail. 3 lecture hours. This course will count toward a degree but will not count toward a module in FIMS.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides students with the critical tools needed to understand the use of media and its impact on the recognition and restitution of human rights claims.¿We examine various visual practices (documentation, archiving, witnessing, advocacy, and surveillance) and a range of visual imagery (video, photography, drawings, and monuments).
Antirequisite(s): MIT 3772F/G if taken in 2016-17, 2017-18, 2021-22, 2022-23.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students apply their academic learning to employment contexts and further develop their theoretical and practical skills by undertaking a structured and supervised media-related learning experience with a FIMS-approved business, community partner, or organization. The internship is a four-month, for credit, paid or unpaid opportunity, for a minimum of 120 hours.
Antirequisite(s): FIMS 3999A/B/Y
Prerequisite(s): FIMS 2999A/B/Y. Approval of, and acceptance into, the Faculty of Information and Media Studies Internship Module.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail. This course will count toward a degree but will not count toward a module in FIMS. A final grade for this course will be assigned when FIMS 3995 and all assessments for FIMS 3990A/B/Y have been successfully completed.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The activities and other contractual obligations of a 4-month internship, recognized and approved by the Faculty of Information and Media Studies. The internship is a four-month, for credit, paid or unpaid opportunity, for a minimum of 120 hours.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of FIMS 2999A/B/Y and enrolment in FIMS 3990A/B/Y. Approval of, and acceptance into, the FIMS Internship Module. Registration in the third or fourth year of either a Major or Honours Specialization module within the Faculty of Information and Media Studies, completion of all second-year FIMS required courses and at least 10.0 courses with a cumulative average of at least 70%, no failures in FIMS courses, no more than 1.0 failure in a non-FIMS course, and no documented academic offenses.
Extra Information: PASS/FAIL. A final grade for this course will be assigned when all mandatory components for FIMS 3990A/B/Y have been successfully completed. This course cannot be counted toward any degree or program; successful completion of FIMS 3995, however, will be recognized on the student’s transcript. International students should consult FIMS Career Services about their eligibility. Students may not exceed the normal course load during the internship placement term.
Course Weight: 0
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The FIMS Internship is a for-credit internship for up to four months, or a minimum of 140 hours. The internship will require students to make connections with academic study while undertaking supervised duties in organizations and businesses with media-related or information-related interests, public service organizations, and community groups.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the third or fourth year of either a Major or Honours Specialization module within the Faculty of Information & Media Studies, with a cumulative average of at least 70%, no more than 1.0 failure in a non-FIMS course, and no documented academic offences. Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship placement from the Faculty of Information and Media Studies. This course will count towards a Bachelor of Arts degree but will not count towards a module in FIMS.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail.
The student is required to a) complete an Internship Experience Proposal b) submit three reflection papers c) complete an internship project and portfolio, demonstrating how the experience gained through the internship relates to his/her degree coursework and d) maintain a satisfactory level of performance in the position as verified by the employer through evaluations.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Faculty of Information and Media Studies
Faculty of Information and Media Studies 2999A/B/Y THEORY MEETS PRACTICE: CAREERS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SEMINAR
This course investigates issues and concepts related to careers and community engagement in the context of Media Studies. In addition to theoretically oriented topics and concepts, this course prepares students for career development through reflective and experiential learning activities, case studies, workshop series, and guest speakers from the community.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the second, third, or fourth year of either a Major or Honours Specialization module within the Faculty of Information and Media Studies, with a cumulative average of at least 70%, no failures in FIMS courses, no more than 1.0 failure in a non-FIMS course, and no documented academic offenses. Priority will be given to students registered in the FIMS Internship module.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail. 3 lecture hours. This course will count toward a degree but will not count toward a module in FIMS.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course provides students with the critical tools needed to understand the use of media and its impact on the recognition and restitution of human rights claims.¿We examine various visual practices (documentation, archiving, witnessing, advocacy, and surveillance) and a range of visual imagery (video, photography, drawings, and monuments).
Antirequisite(s): MIT 3772F/G if taken in 2016-17, 2017-18, 2021-22, 2022-23.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students apply their academic learning to employment contexts and further develop their theoretical and practical skills by undertaking a structured and supervised media-related learning experience with a FIMS-approved business, community partner, or organization. The internship is a four-month, for credit, paid or unpaid opportunity, for a minimum of 120 hours.
Antirequisite(s): FIMS 3999A/B/Y
Prerequisite(s): FIMS 2999A/B/Y. Approval of, and acceptance into, the Faculty of Information and Media Studies Internship Module.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail. This course will count toward a degree but will not count toward a module in FIMS. A final grade for this course will be assigned when FIMS 3995 and all assessments for FIMS 3990A/B/Y have been successfully completed.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The activities and other contractual obligations of a 4-month internship, recognized and approved by the Faculty of Information and Media Studies. The internship is a four-month, for credit, paid or unpaid opportunity, for a minimum of 120 hours.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of FIMS 2999A/B/Y and enrolment in FIMS 3990A/B/Y. Approval of, and acceptance into, the FIMS Internship Module. Registration in the third or fourth year of either a Major or Honours Specialization module within the Faculty of Information and Media Studies, completion of all second-year FIMS required courses and at least 10.0 courses with a cumulative average of at least 70%, no failures in FIMS courses, no more than 1.0 failure in a non-FIMS course, and no documented academic offenses.
Extra Information: PASS/FAIL. A final grade for this course will be assigned when all mandatory components for FIMS 3990A/B/Y have been successfully completed. This course cannot be counted toward any degree or program; successful completion of FIMS 3995, however, will be recognized on the student’s transcript. International students should consult FIMS Career Services about their eligibility. Students may not exceed the normal course load during the internship placement term.
Course Weight: 0
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The FIMS Internship is a for-credit internship for up to four months, or a minimum of 140 hours. The internship will require students to make connections with academic study while undertaking supervised duties in organizations and businesses with media-related or information-related interests, public service organizations, and community groups.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the third or fourth year of either a Major or Honours Specialization module within the Faculty of Information & Media Studies, with a cumulative average of at least 70%, no more than 1.0 failure in a non-FIMS course, and no documented academic offences. Approval of, and acceptance into, an internship placement from the Faculty of Information and Media Studies. This course will count towards a Bachelor of Arts degree but will not count towards a module in FIMS.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail.
The student is required to a) complete an Internship Experience Proposal b) submit three reflection papers c) complete an internship project and portfolio, demonstrating how the experience gained through the internship relates to his/her degree coursework and d) maintain a satisfactory level of performance in the position as verified by the employer through evaluations.