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Practicum Program

Practicum Program

We offer our 4th-year Honours students the opportunity to gain practical experience through working on projects in film- and video-related industries. The practicum not only allows students to acquire practical skills but also offers them a chance to establish contacts that might prove instrumental in finding a job after graduation. Several of our graduates attained full-time or contract employment through former practicum placements.

FILM 4805/4806 and 4807: Practicum in Film and Film Studies

Prof. Malini Guha
Practicum Coordinator
410 St. Patrick’s Building
613 520 2600 ext. 4015
Email: malini_guha@carleton.ca

Course Description:

The Film Studies Practicum offers students practical film-related experience, providing opportunities to work with affiliated institutions and associations in Ottawa. A maximum of 0.5 credits in Film Studies practica courses may be offered in fulfillment of Film Studies requirements. Prerequisite: fourth-year standing in Film Studies and permission of the Discipline. The course is graded Satisfactory (SAT) or Unsatisfactory (UNS), and therefore does not contribute to your GPA.

Course Requirements

  • Students are required to perform the tasks set by the local placement supervisor, and described in the Practicum Project Description form, in consultation with the Practicum Coordinator. Students will complete a maximum of 60 hours per term working at the host institution.
  • Students are required to keep a Practicum Journal, recounting the experience, recording tasks as they are completed, tracking attendance and hours worked.
    • Completed Journal to be submitted at the end of the term.
  • Students are required to write a Final Essay, on a topic related to the Practicum work. The specific topic will be developed in consultation with the Practicum Coordinator.
    • Essay Proposal, with the title and 250-word abstract, to be submitted approximately one month before the end of term (date to be determined by Practicum Coordinator).
    • Final Essay, 10-15 pp., is to be submitted at the end of the term.

Course Administration:

  • Students are required to complete two forms:
    1. Student Application Form (which should have been completed after initial consultation with Practicum Coordinator)
    2. Practicum Agreement Form (to be printed out and completed with local placement supervisor)

Course Evaluation:

  • Upon completion of the Practicum, an Evaluation Form will be sent to the local placement supervisor, who will return it to the Practicum Coordinator.
  • Once all other assignments are submitted and evaluated by Practicum Coordinator, a final grade of SAT or UNS will be assigned.

Practicum Forms:

The following is a list of links to some of our “community” partners. We are grateful to some of these organizations for providing us with practica/internship placements.