DG1S60 - Specialist Skills 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | DG1S60 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Specialist Skills | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Games and Design | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Design | ||
| Module Leader: | Richard Embling | ||
| Module Team: | Natalie Jones, Emily Wright, Emma Marshman, Jeremy Spencer | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100708 - stage design | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
• This module is designed to equip students with specific skills for their area of study.
• Enable the student to understand how the subject area relates to their specialism.
• The student will build on and develop new skills, knowledge and experience, through project-based activities.
Content Summary
Students will participate in skills based practical sessions that will give them a grounding to progress within their area of study. Knowledge and understanding developed through this module, will provide a detailed insight into specific processes and techniques.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Demonstration | 5 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 5 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 24 |
| Independent Study | 164 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Produce skills using specific processes and techniques to enable progression within the area of study. |
| LO2 | Critically reflect on the success of their achievements with links to theory and industry standards. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | Recognise strengths and weaknesses from practical sessions | 0 | 1250 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | Detailed portfolio of practical work | 0 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |