Practicum

Course code VCDP 2500

Credit 4.5

Length 130.0 hours

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A practicum bridges the gap between education and industry and affords students the opportunity to explore career options through research and informational interviews. Students will gain industry experience through a mentorship placement in a professional environment. These opportunities can include working with a freelancer, working in in-house corporate environments or working in advertising, marketing and interactive agencies. Upon completion, students will deliver a final presentation to report on their work experience.

Prerequisites

Students should have completed 100% of their other required program credits prior to registering for this course or have special department permission to register.

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What you will learn

  • Professionalism
  • Research and interviewing
  • Responsibilities and goals
  • Conflict resolution and decision making
  • Client and workplace expectation management
  • Project workflow for different environments
  • Personal reflection
  • Communication skills and professional presentations

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40856 June 1, 2026
to June 25, 2026
Practicum
Lecture
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.