FIT3047 Industry experience studio project 1
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT3047 Industry experience studio project 1 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT3047
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT3047
1 unit list FIT3047 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites:
For students in the Bachelor of Information Technology (C2000) and BCIS (4307): (One of FIT1045, FIT1048, FIT1051 or FIT1053) and FIT1047 and FIT1049 and (one of FIT2099 or FIT2001) and FIT2002 and (one of FIT2094 or FIT3171) and (12 points of FIT units at level 1) and (12 points of FIT units at level 2 or 3) and must be core in the student's degree program and completion of a total of 90 points towards the degree.
Prohibitions: FIT2032, FIT3039, FIT3040, FIT3045,
Overview
In their final year of study, students are given the opportunity to develop new skills and apply the knowledge and skills they have gained, in the development of an IT application for a real world client. In teams, students design, develop and deliver an IT applications for a client, manage the project through all its development stages, communicate effectively with all project stakeholders and develop project documentation to a professional standard. Students also present their project work to academics and other groups, attend unit seminars, and contribute in a professional and committed manner to the work of their team.
FIT3047 is the first of two industry experience units for most majors in the Bachelor of Information Technology. After successful completion of this unit, students must enrol in and pass FIT3048 to complete their industry experience project requirements.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Project DeliverablesProject75%
- Reflective DiaryOther10%
- Engagement and ProfessionalismOther15%
- Project DeliverablesProject75%
- Reflective DiaryOther15%
- Client Engagement and ProfessionalismOther10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain how IT applications are developed, including all aspects of the development process;
- 2
Explain the roles and responsibilities of clients, system users, management and developers in a development project;
- 3
Apply, in a practical setting, aspects of the theoretical work covered in their course;
- 4
Develop an IT application using a prescribed methodology, conducting all activities associated with the development methodology;
- 5
Work with clients or client representatives, communicating effectively with them to meet their requirements;
- 6
Operate effectively as a member of a development team;
- 7
Evaluate, assess and communicate both personal and team progress and learning, thus engaging in meaningful reflective practice.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions48 hours
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled teaching activities.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
These will vary on each campus - see your Moodle site for details. There are no recommended texts, however students are expected to have developed their own collection of texts, URLs and other reference materials during the course of their studies, and will be required to carry out research related to their specific project.
Technology resources
Students must regularly check Moodle for announcements.
Bring your own laptop to the studios for this unit. All software used in the unit is either open source and free for anybody to use, or free for students to use. If you and your client require any additional software to complete the project, this will be negotiated with the Monash staff.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Gail Bourne
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT3047?
FIT3047 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after FIT3047?
FIT3047 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT3048.
When is FIT3047 offered?
In 2023, FIT3047 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT3047?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT3047 have an exam?
No. FIT3047 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.