100% coursework
Professional Presentation of:
1. Research File. A substantial gathering of information, this will indicate conclusions from visits to design studios or other establishments linked to particular identified career pathways
2. Personal promotional material, including a direct mail (or mailer)
3. Action Plan of personal career intentions
These three elements will be assessed and graded holistically.

This module seeks to prepare you for entry into the design profession or postgraduate study, and aims to develop your awareness of the range of career and postgraduate opportunities available. You will be able to make realistic, well informed decisions in relation to your future career intentions, and will develop your ability to cope with the transition from undergraduate study to the next stage in your career. Topics will include the jobs market and employment opportunities, interview techniques, responding to job advertisements, CV preparation, personal promotion, professional presentation of work and the development of contacts.

Visiting lecturers from industry, lecture and seminar group work.
Researching and information gathering.
Developing self promotion strategies.
Practicing professional presentations of work.
Interview practice and personal presentation skills.

Advertising and Brand Management studio/workshop
Tutorial room
Thompson Library
Art and Design computer workshops

Walton, R., Designers Self Promotion (Harper Collins International: 2002) ISBN: 006621355X
Arden, P., It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be (Phaidon: 2003) ISBN: 0714843377

A range of periodicals and journals related to professional practice in advertising and brand management.