6B017B - Curating History 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B017B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Curating History | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Film and TV | ||
| Module Leader: | Ruth Atherton | ||
| Module Team: | Christopher Hill, Rachel Lock-Lewis | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2032 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 30 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100302 - history | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2027 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2033 |
Module Aims
To facilitate learners to select, curate and apprise a selection of their work to create a digital portfolio (including a research poster)
To enhance learners’ employability skills through reflection, reflexive evaluation and self-assessment
To develop learners’ autonomy and ownership of their learning and future development by self-assessing their progress against the eight benchmarks of the challenge-based curriculum
Content Summary
This module causes learners to recognise, reflect on and communicate the value of the knowledge, skills, attributes and competencies accrued as you progress through and beyond university. You'll develop your ability to audit and evidence your progress and skills in different contexts to curate a portfolio of your work showcasing your professional competencies, graduate attributes and readiness for graduate employment, postgraduate study or entrepreneurship. This portfolio can be added to your social media profiles and used at interviews to connect your history degree with your future. You will also be encouraged to exhibit your work at an end-of-year show and networking event.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 25 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 31 |
| Guided Study | 10.5 |
| Groupwork | 4 |
| Problem-challenge based learning | 159.5 |
| Formative assessment | 10 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically appraise the value of the knowledge, skills and attributes developed through studying BA History at USW in terms of readiness for graduate employment, postgraduate study or entrepreneurship |
| LO2 | Synthesise evidence of high-level knowledge, skills and attributes developed through studying BA History to construct a showcase of the learner journey showing awareness of its applicability to future career plans. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Poster | Creative Digital Output (poster presentation with peer review) | 0 | 1800 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio | (digital creative output (synoptic) and a reflective blog / vlog) | 0 | 4000 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Poster | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio | ✔ | ✔ | |