6B012E - Out in the Field: Build your Portfolio 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B012E | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Out in the Field: Build your Portfolio | |||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | |||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | |||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | |||
| Module Leader: | Julie Kissick | |||
| Module Team: | ||||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 | |
| Date Closed: | ||||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 6 | |
| Language: | English | |||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | |||
| Equivalent Module: | ||||
| HECOS codes: | 100439 - broadcast journalism | 100440 - digital media | 100442 - journalism | 100445 - multimedia journalism |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
To enable students to design and deliver an original, independent journalism project that reflects professional standards.
To develop advanced editorial, technical, and ethical skills in multi-platform storytelling.
To prepare students for graduate employment through a professional-standard portfolio that demonstrates creativity, reflection, and employability.
Content Summary
This capstone module challenges students to design, produce, and present a substantial, original body of multi-platform sports journalism that showcases their creative, technical, and editorial expertise. Acting as both journalists and independent producers, students will develop and deliver an individual project that reflects professional practice and industry standards in sports media.
Working with close supervision and mentorship, students will manage all stages of production — from idea generation, research, and pitching, to execution, editing, and publication. The module emphasises independence, originality, and accountability, encouraging students to take ownership of their work while making informed ethical and creative choices.
The final output will take the form of a professional-standard portfolio that demonstrates readiness for graduate employment or further study. The project acts as both a culmination of students’ learning and a showcase of their journalistic identity — synthesising storytelling skill, technical competence, and reflective professional judgement.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 56 |
| Guided Study | 10.5 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Independent Study and self-directed learning | 173.5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 116 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Produce an original multi-platform journalism project demonstrating creativity, independence, and professional standards. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate advanced editorial, technical, and reflective skills through a professional-standard portfolio. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Equivalent to 4,000–5,000 words (combined artefacts and reflective commentary). | 0 | 5000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |