MFC4012 - Professional Development and Placement - Media, Film & Culture 1

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

(1) Compile a presentable dossier of material explaining work and other experience relevant to job applications
(2) Undertake a personal skills audit and prepare an action plan in response to it
(3) Apply knowledge and skills in the work situation to a satisfactory standard
(4) Analyse the aims, structure and activities of a specific organization or other structured professional experience

Content:

1) A professional development programme of weekly sessions, with special reference to the audio-visual and cultural sectors. The programme will comprise
- assembly and updating of CV and other professional documentation;
- career entry, sector and job analysis, function and roles of Sector Skills Councils and other professional bodies;
- role play activities to develop interview skills;
- briefing on EPO procedures and arranging placements;
- interview with Placement Tutor;
- introduction to organisational analysis and corporate communications;
- introduction to profiling and self-understanding.

(2) Placement with suitable organization(s), normally six weeks in total

(3) Reflection on and evaluation of placement.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Preparatory activities:
- lectures, workshops (including discussion groups and role plays);
- interview with Placement Tutor.

Placement in organization or other structured professional experience.

The scheme below assumes recruitment of 100.

Lectures
Contact hours 9
Number of groups 1

Workshops
Contact hours 3
Number of groups 5

Tutorial Interview
Contact hours 0.5
Number of groups Individual

Site visits/Placement liaison
Contact hours 1
Number of groups Individual

Assessment:

001 Portfolio 1 x 2000 words equiv (end of sem 1) 50%
002 Report 1 x 2000 words (end of sem 2) 50%
003 Placement (during sem 2) 0%


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