DG3S51 - Professional Development 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | DG3S51 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Professional Development | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Games and Design | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Design | ||
| Module Leader: | J Beard | ||
| Module Team: | Alistair Aston, Emma Marshman, Jeremy Spencer | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| 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 investigate the working principles involved in starting and running a small business or working as a freelancer
· To provide the student with the necessary presentation and communication skills to succeed in a small business or as a freelancer
Content Summary
Understand the workings of employment in the 'real' world. Large and small scale operations. The production team.
Understanding the economic procedures for running and managing a business or working as a freelancer. Self- employment, tax etc.
Marketing and self-promotion. Creating a corporate identity including CV, business card, website etc. Understanding the skills required fo interview will be honed and developed through workshops' and mock interviews with industry professionals.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Project supervision | 11 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 18 |
| Work based learning | 12 |
| Independent Study | 152 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand the current nature of employment within the Television and Film Industry and the need for marketing and self-promotion. |
| LO2 | Effectively demonstrate presentation and communication skills for securing employment within the industry. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Portfolio to include research into the structure, nature and employment patterns of the relevant industry. | 0 | 1000 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio of professional practice to include: 1. Showreel. 2. CV. 3. Business Card. 4. Letterhead and Compliments Slip. 5. Branding and Corporate Identity. 6. Website. A supporting portfolio of developmental work is also required. Job search, application, and mock interview. | 0 | N/A | 80 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |