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Fieldwork |
If you have secured your Fieldwork, please fill out this quick form.
This is a pass/fail course. It must be successfully completed to graduate from the Graphic Design program.
The fieldwork placement runs from {{ site.data.course-info.fieldwork-start-date}} to {{ site.data.course-info.fieldwork-end-date }}. You need to complete a minimum of 180 hours during the 6 week period. Students are expected to work the same hours as other employees.
As an acting employee, you will have access to personal or confidential information about the firms and clients they are working with. You must recognize the importance of maintaining confidentiality. Failure to do so constitutes a serious breach of ethics which may result in expulsion from the placement. This would incur an 'incomplete' grade, which would mean you would need to repeat this course the next year.
This assignment assesses your participation in either or all of the following:
- Fundraising events
- Grad Show organization
- Activities related to your team
- Completion of fieldwork
- Completion of a fieldwork journal
If you already have work in the field of design you should be all set for Fieldwork. The only condition is that it continues during the six-week time window.
It's up to you to develop your portfolio to apply for Fieldwork, though you will get support in your courses between now and the time to apply. These are a few tips:
- Focus your portfolio pieces on the type of work you're looking for.
- A printed portfolio is only necessary for those looking for work in print.
- A résumé is important, but secondary to the portfolio.
- You can modify school work to suit your portfolio.
You must complete a journal describing your activities and duties during fieldwork.
These journals should not contain sensitive materials but an overall log of type of work done at your place of work.
Your progress is reviewed by your supervisor to give feedback on academic performance, attendance and attitude. The program coordinator(s) may visit each workplace site during the six weeks to discuss the student’s progress with the employer, or discuss progress through a telephone conversation.
If you wish to be on the confirmed graduation list, journals and reports must be submitted no later than two days before the conclusion of the placement.
A document will be sent to you at a later date.
If a student wishes to complete their fieldwork outside of Canada you should contact the Centre for International Studies here at the college for information about studies outside of Canada. Go to the link Apply for Funding to get additional information about study or work internationally.
You could be eligible for a scholarship valued up to $3,000 for a 4 to 8 week placement.
Are you a Canadian citizen going abroad? Read about the requirements.
Interested in a bursary for your fieldwork abroad? Read more...
If you are an international student you need to contact the International Education Centre. You can email [email protected] to inquire. They will supply you with a required letter that you have to have signed by me to enable your eligibility to work in Canada for the required 6 weeks of placement in order for you to graduate.