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Core Module Information
Module title: Professional Identity through Portfolio Development
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: IMD10110
Module leader: Iain Donald
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

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

The module is designed as a capstone project, intended to meet your particular needs as a final year student by assisting your transition from having a student identity to a professional identity. You will be encouraged to reflect on your journey through Higher Education and the extent to which you have developed graduate attributes. You will have the opportunities to plan the stages of your future career. You will have the chance to consolidate your lifelong learning skills and enhance professional skills and competencies. A range of specialists will provide workshops, including producing CVs and professional portfolios, goal-setting and business networking, which will help you enhance your employability.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Investigate and evaluate a specialist area of future employment (professional career, academic career, entrepreneurship).

LO2: Recognise, critically assess and apply, relevant graduate attributes.

LO3: Design and assemble a portfolio to enhance professional profile and aid employability.

LO4: Develop professional competencies in generating a range of artefacts (e.g. digital media, installation, academic research, business plan report etc.) according to specifications.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Iain Donald
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 30 A combination of lectures, discussions and debates on contemporary employment in creative industries and creative roles in non-creative sectors. Guest speakers will be invited to provide different perspectives and career journeys. These will lead to more targeted material during the practical sessions and workshops.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Workshops to support employability options discussed during lectures
Online Guided independent study 150 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 40 3~4 Week 10 , WORDS= 4000 words Creation of an Online Portfolio that is Employer-Ready. This will be discipline specific dependent on degree and career aspirations. Inclusion of projects through visual means (images, videos, etc.) and enhanced with contextual information.
Report 30 1~2 Week 6 , WORDS= 1000 Reflective Report will consider your career plans, professional identity and relevant industry data.
Project - Practical 30 4 Week 10 HOURS= 40.00 hours Project - Practical. An augmented digital artefact made employer-ready and for inclusion in the portfolio.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
IMD10110 Professional Identity through Portfolio Development
 

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