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Chronicles of architectural internships : student experiences versus practitioner expectations

Ang, Susan 2007, Chronicles of architectural internships : student experiences versus practitioner expectations, in ANZASCA 2007 : Towards solutions for a liveable future: progress, practice, performance, people. Proceedings of 41st annual conference, Deakin University, Geelong, Vic., pp. 7-14.

Document type: Conference Paper
Collection: School of Architecture and Built Environment
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Title Chronicles of architectural internships : student experiences versus practitioner expectations
Author(s) Ang, Susan
Conference name Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association. Conference (41st : 2007 : Geelong, Australia)
Conference location Geelong, Vic.
Conference dates 14-16 Nov. 2007
Title of proceedings ANZASCA 2007 : Towards solutions for a liveable future: progress, practice, performance, people. Proceedings of 41st annual conference
Editor(s) Coulson, James
Schwede, Dirk
Tucker, Richard
Publication date 2007
Conference series Australian and New Zealand Architectural Science Association Conference
Start page 7
End page 14
Publisher Deakin University
Place of publication Geelong, Vic.
Keyword(s) built environment education
architectural internships
student work experiences
student learning
work -integrated learning
Summary This paper presents preliminary analysis and data gathered for a master of architecture by research study which seeks to explore the value of student work experience in architecture. It describes the theoretical framework upon which internships provide certain technical and professional knowledge and are regarded as an integral element of professional education. Until the last decade, internship in the architecture profession has received surprisingly little attention from researchers. Structural constraints unique to the architectural profession present challenges to how student work experience/internships can be sustained and it is pertinent to examine its precise relevance for the future. Vignettes of student learning experiences are presented and discussed against vignettes of practitioner expectations. The data in this study have been collected using combined methods of semistructured and open interviews and a qualitative approach to analysis of data. The opportunity to test the results in the architectural practice experience unit currently offered as a one credit earning elective for the architecture degree program at Deakin University will be discussed. It expects to prompt exploration into the potentially potent and broader pedagogical outcomes of a form of work-integrated learning (WIL) framework for students of built environment professions in the future.
ISBN 9780958192538
0958192537
Language eng
Field of Research 129999 Built Environment and Design not elsewhere classified
Socio Economic Objective 970112 Expanding Knowledge in Built Environment and Design
HERDC Research category E1 Full written paper - refereed
Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30008006
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