Core Module Information
Module title: Design & Media Work-based Learning (Extended)

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 60.00
ECTS credit value: 30

Module code: DES09132
Module leader: Matt Sinclair
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Art Design and Photography
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

You will spend at least 400 hours in employment in a creative design, media, communications or architectural workplace. In consultation with an academic visiting tutor and a workplace supervisor/mentor, you will devise a Learning Agreement that provides placement-specific targets cross-referenced to module learning outcomes and assessment criteria. This will include the application of creative methods and strategies as directed by a professional supervisory person(s) and/or team members. During this time you will record your professional development in a regular reflective diary which will inform a body of work to include personal reflection and evaluation and feedback from external (non academic) supervisors.You and your academic tutor(s) may be required sign non-disclosure agreements to enable the assessment of commercially sensitive work undertaken for the employer

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Survey and determine the suitability of a range of potential employers aligned with your career aspirations in design and media.

LO2: Apply creative skills and knowledge to practical problems in the workplace.

LO3: Apply team-working, decision-making, time management and communication skills in the workplace.

LO4: Implement a programme of work over an extended period, including the associated planning, target setting, record keeping and reporting.

LO5: Critically appraise, reflect on and report on personal, professional and creative achievements.

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
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Matt Sinclair
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 2 LECTURE
Face To Face Project Supervision 8 Project Supervision
Online Guided independent study 290 Guided independent study
Other Work based learning 300 Work based learning
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Placement (Report) 100 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 0 Placement (Report)
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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