DG2D08 - Work Based Learning and Employability 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | DG2D08 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Work Based Learning and Employability | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Games and Design | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Design | ||
| Module Leader: | Emma Marshman, J Beard | ||
| Module Team: | Richard Embling, Alistair Aston, Natalie Jones, Jeremy Spencer | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| 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
• To enable the student to gain skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the selected industry, by undertaking a period of supervised work experience, and/or a combination of placement and ‘live’ project.
• To enable the student to analyse and reflect on the learning achieved during the placement/’live’ project.
Content Summary
Work based learning (up to 35 hours) and/or a simulation. Subject to discussion with tutor.
Evidence of communication from the company with a report on the company/profile. This must include the roles and responsibilities of staff and the individual work experience role undertaken by the learner.
Practical outcome supported by a portfolio of work carried out during the simulated project.
Reflective report on the learning achieved during the work experience and simulated project. (1500 words)
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 |
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Demonstration | 4 |
| Work based learning | 50 |
| Independent Study | 328 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Develop comprehensive research skills to support the planning, preparation and final outcomes for this module. |
| LO2 | Critically reflect on the learning achieved throughout the simulation and work-based learning with reference to theory. |
| LO3 | Produce final practical outcomes that are synonymous with standards in industry. |
| LO4 | Effectively apply presentation and communication skills during work-based learning. |
| LO5 | Understand the relevant role and responsibilities within a team during the work- based learning experience. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Work-based assessment 1 | Practical outcome supported by a portfolio of work carried out during the simulated project. and/or Work Based learning (up to 35 hours) with evidence of communication from and report on the company/profile. This must include the roles and responsibilities of staff and the individual work experience role undertaken by the learner. | 0 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | Reflective report on the learning achieved during the work experience and simulated project. (750 words) | 0 | 750 | 15 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Oral presentation on work experience/simulation | 10 | N/A | 15 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | LO5 | |
| Work-based assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |