Professional Presentation of: 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 [Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 4].
Personal promotional material, including a direct mail (or mailer) [Learning Outcomes 2 and3].
Action Plan of personal career intentions [Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3].

To achieve a pass (grade 4 or above) in this module you must complete all the assessment tasks, demonstrate an appreciation of demands and skills expected of you as a professional cartoonist/illustrator and have compiled a list of relevant professional contacts.

(For an explanation of how your work will be judged please refer to the general learning outcomes statements for this level in the Programme handbook).

Drawing Boards
Desk Space.
Computers Workshops with appropriate design software, Photoshop, Illustrator, Painter
Scanners
Wacom Tablets
Photocopier
Specialist digital facilities, tutorial room , library and internet access.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Bryne, J. (2008) Need to Know? Cartooning. Create Your Own World of Cartoons, Caricatures, Comic Strips and Manga. Collins. London UK
Cyr L. (2002) Brochure Design That Works, Rockport Publishers
Mckenzie, A. (2005). How To draw & Sell Comic Strips. Titan Books. UK
Walton. (2001) Designers Self Promotion, Harper Collins International
Wiggins, M. (2009) Sequential Images. AVA Publishing. UK

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.

This module seeks to prepare you for entry into your chosen profession or postgraduate study, and aims to develop your awareness of the range of career and 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.