GE3D001 - Professional Development in Natural History Media 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | GE3D001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Professional Development in Natural History Media | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Chemical and Environmental Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Anthony Caravaggi | ||
| Module Team: | Ian Skilling | ||
| First Intended Intake: | MAR 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100444 - media and communication studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The major aim of this module is to allow students to prepare professional quality work for use when seeking employment. The aim is to expose students to on-location experience of work in media and production companies, utilising local production companies and media outlets. Students will be given opportunity to produce several professional products in a variety of media of their choice. The student will also investigate entrepreneurism, freelancing and new business development.
Content Summary
Creation of a Photography Portfolio.
Creating a Film Catalogue.
Creating a ‘live’ Natural History website.
Development of Industry based learning and skills development.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 96 |
| Independent Study | 152 |
| Placement | 10 |
| Directed Study | 142 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To construct, and critically reflect on, a professional portfolio using a variety of media. |
| LO2 | To design and implement advanced skills and techniques in media production. |
Module Requisites
| Code | Title | Requisite Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD011114 | Natural History Filmmaking and Photography | pre-requisite |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 2 | Natural History Media production - Submission of 3 different pieces of media based on a Natural History Theme. | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Natural History Media production - Submission of 3 pieces of media based on a Natural History theme | 0 | 2500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |