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 2025 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 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
Prohibitions: FIT2032, FIT3039, FIT3040, FIT3045,
Prerequisites:
One of (FIT1045, FIT1048, FIT1051 or FIT1053); and FIT1047 and FIT1049 and FIT2002; and one of (FIT2099 or FIT2001); and one of (FIT2094 or FIT3171); and an additional 12 credit points of FIT units at level 1 and 12 credit points of FIT units at level 2 or 3; and this units must be core in your degree program and you must have completed a total of 90 credit points towards your degree.
Overview
In your final year of study, you are given the opportunity to develop new skills and apply the knowledge and skills you have gained, in the development of an IT application for a real world client. In teams, you 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. You also present your 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, you must enrol in and pass FIT3048 to complete your industry experience project requirements.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Team - Project DeliverablesWork integrated75%
- Individual - ReflectionWritten15%
- Work-Based Learning MaterialsQuiz / Test10%
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
- Studio activities60 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 you are expected to have developed your 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
You 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
- Mrs Pooneh Zarbafian
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 2025, 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 3 assessment tasks and no exam.