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Core Module Information
Module title: Publishing Placement and Professional Development
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CLP11103
Module leader: Alice Piotrowska
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Media and Humanities
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Many companies expect students to have experience of working within the publishing industry before applying for their first position. The aim of this module therefore, is to enable students to consolidate and apply the academic study which they have undertaken in the first trimester of this programme and provide the opportunity to experience the commercial realities of industry. The module also aims to introduce and prepare students to experience some of those elements in professional life and employment which cannot be taught in an academic environment.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically appraise current publishing employment marketplace, and demonstrate interpersonal and professional communication skills.

LO2: Analyse some of the management issues within the sector.

LO3: Critically reflect on the common and collaborative activities associated with employment in publishing.

LO4: Hypothesise on the internal and external factors within the organisation that may affect its development, growth and decision-making capabilities.

LO5: Develop critical evaluation skills in relation to your own work and make recommendations in relation to progression and development of your work.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Alice Piotrowska
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 24 Workshops covering topics related to employability and job searching in the creative industries, including on creating effective CVs, writing cover letters, developing a social media presence, and networking.
Online Guided independent study 96 Throughout the module students are required to undertake guided independent study to prepare for submission of a Placement Portfolio which includes a CV, a Learning Agreement (devised with their placement provider), a Blog Post, and a Reflective Placement Report (for which they are encouraged to keep a diary).
Other Work based learning 80 Students undertake a 10-day placement with a publishing company. The placement days are scheduled during Trimester 2, with flexible dates based on individual agreements with the placement provider. Placements in Trimesters 1 and 3 are also possible, subject to approval from the Module and Programme Leaders. All students must complete a risk assessment process before commencing their placements, with the necessary forms provided in advance.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 3,000–4,000 Portfolio consisting of the following elements:Placement-dependent: CV; Placement documents; Learning agreement with the placement provider; Blog post (placement reflection, industry topic, or event) (500 words); Reflective placement report (2,500 words).Placement alternative: CV; Learning manifesto outlining plans for professional development; Blog post (industry topic or event) (500 words); Report on the publishing employment marketplace (3,500 words).
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

 

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