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
2023/4, 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: Matt Sinclair
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 2
Face To Face Project Supervision 8
Online Guided independent study 290
Other Work based learning 300
Total Study Hours600
Expected Total Study Hours for Module600


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

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