PHILIPPINE WOMENS UNIVERSITY

and its Affiliate Schools for Men and Women

Manila
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Communication Arts Department
COURSE OUTLINE
SUBJECT CODE
COURSE TITLE
CREDIT UNITS
PRE-REQUISITE

ABCA H18
Practicum (On the Job Training)
6 units
Lecture
NONE
Lab

Term
Academic Year

ABCA E07, ABCA F10, ABCA F11, ABCA G13 ABCA G16

An intensive work-based and 300 hour life-long learning media/theatre,

arts/development communication and social communication related
professional disciplines. Highlight the outcomes of a 3 year Bachelors
degree in Communication Arts.
This on the job training secures the PWU Communication Arts graduate
COURSE DESCRIPTION
among the media workforce of the country. Moreover, an additional feature
of this program in the inclusion of the basics of job related learning such as:
writing a winning resume, interview, personality development training,
power dressing and etiquette. A comprehensive portfolio of the practicumer
is required.
By the time you complete this course, you should be able to:

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

Grasp the entire essence of his/her Bachelors degree in

Communication Arts by taking the proficiency examination in
Communication Arts to be given by the practicum coordinator and
the media partner. (i.e. Radyo Singko 92.3 FM, Yes FM, Philippine
Daily Inquirer, UNTV, APT Entertainment)
Be theoretically and technically excellent in all production work,
outputs, projects and other related job skills in TV Network, radio
stations, publications, Ad agencies, production houses, and other
multimedia related institutions.
Abide follow/follow the rules and regulations of the following media
related offices/departments: KBP (Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng
Pilipinas), MTRCB, NCAA, CCP.

COURSE GRADING SYSTEM

Professors Assessment (50%) includes:

Portfolio (Red Long Clear Book) 40%
Resume
Copy of Endorsement Letter
Waiver
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 Introduction about what is On the Job Training and purpose of this training into your career
path.
Company Profile
Supervisors Backgrounder and Contact No.
Narrative Report of your Tasks and Experiences
Sample Works Internship Daily Journal and Time Log
Photo Documentation (Training) Supervisors Evaluation
Certificate of Completion
Photocopy of OJT ID

Journal (Cattleya Blue)

50%

Attitude and Attendance

10%

Supervisors Assessment (50%) includes

Supervisors Evaluation 70%
Certificate of Completion 30%
Computation:
40% of Portpolio + 50% of Journal Notebook + 10% Attitude and Attendance = 50% of Profs
Assessment
70% of Supervisors Evaluation + 30% of COC = 50% of Supervisors Assessment
50% of Profs Assessment + 50% Supervisors Assessment = FG

GRADE EQUIVALENTS
99 100
96 98
93 95
90 92

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1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75

87 89
84 86
81 83
78 80

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2.00
2.25
2.50
2.75

75 77
70 74
INC
WF

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3.00
4.00/5.00
incomplete
withdrawal failure

COURSE CONTENT
DURATION

TOPICS

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

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NO. OF HOURS

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A. General Orientation
1 week

Course
title,
description,
prerequisites, grading system and
revisiting of the mission, vision of
Communication Arts Department.

Classroom Discussion

4 hours

B. Specific Orientation
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Policies, guidelines, uniforms,

decorum, and other matters related to
on the job training.

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C. In-house training/outsource
training workshop on job
requirements, interview, etiquette,
proper dressing, etc.

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D. Assessment/evaluation of the
supervising coordinators
E. Portfolio/narrative reports

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Field (Assigned Company)

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Field (Assigned Company)

------

Field (Assigned Company)

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Classroom Discussion

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COURSE POLICIES:
1. Abide the rules and regulations of the company.
2. Portfolio and narrative reports should be done at the last week of the semester.
3. Late submission of the course requirements will automatically get an INC grade.
4. Fail to complete the required hours within the Universitys completion duration, the student needs to
repeat the practicum.
REFERENCES:
NONE
Prepared by:

Noted by:

Approved by:

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Prof. Melvin N. Espineda

Faculty

Dr. Marianita Laura Mombay

Coordinator

Prof. Olivia Villafuerte

Dean

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