Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL AND CONTEXTUAL STUDIES 1
CCIF40166
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Rowena Beighton-Dykes
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 51
Independent Study Hours: 99
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students must submit work for both assessments
Assessment One: A portfolio of information relating to legislation and industry guidelines, with a commentary (approx 1,000 words) describing
its impact on the sector (50%) [Learning Outcome 1]
Assessment Two: A case study of the process of organising an event or activity, showing a range of communication methods utilised, to be presented in a format reflecting the nature of the event or activity (50%) [Learning Outomes 2 and 3]
Assessment One: A portfolio of information relating to legislation and industry guidelines, with a commentary (approx 1,000 words) describing
its impact on the sector (50%) [Learning Outcome 1]
Assessment Two: A case study of the process of organising an event or activity, showing a range of communication methods utilised, to be presented in a format reflecting the nature of the event or activity (50%) [Learning Outomes 2 and 3]
Module Indicative Content
This module offers students the opportunity to consolidate learning from other modules and relate it to practical work and the constraints associated with employment. Legal and ethical issues will be investigated, as well as working to timescales, with recognition for team and individual responsibilities. Understanding the value of successful communication using a range of techniques will also form part of the content of the module.
Participation in the planning of an event or activity will help students understand the responsibilities associated with the creative workplace.
Current legislation and expected changes will be studied, such as:
Health and Safety, Criminal Records Clearance, Working with Children & Vulnerable People, Copyright,
Data Protection, Permissions, Equal Opportunities, Public Liability, Intellectual Propety Rights.
Frameworks relating to the specialism will also be included, such as:
Relevant Industry Standards
The Accreditation Scheme for Museums
Participation in the planning of an event or activity will help students understand the responsibilities associated with the creative workplace.
Current legislation and expected changes will be studied, such as:
Health and Safety, Criminal Records Clearance, Working with Children & Vulnerable People, Copyright,
Data Protection, Permissions, Equal Opportunities, Public Liability, Intellectual Propety Rights.
Frameworks relating to the specialism will also be included, such as:
Relevant Industry Standards
The Accreditation Scheme for Museums
Module Learning Strategies
Introduction to module: 2 hrs
Legislation and the workplace: 10 hrs
Research workshops: 10 hrs
Planning strategies and processes: 10 hrs
Seminars considering constraints and the working environment: 5 hrs
Group tutorials with formative feedback: 5 hrs
Group critiques and presentations: 8 hrs
Individual tutorials: 1 hr
Total contact time 51 hrs per student
Legislation and the workplace: 10 hrs
Research workshops: 10 hrs
Planning strategies and processes: 10 hrs
Seminars considering constraints and the working environment: 5 hrs
Group tutorials with formative feedback: 5 hrs
Group critiques and presentations: 8 hrs
Individual tutorials: 1 hr
Total contact time 51 hrs per student
Module Resources
Students will have access to library and computer resources at all 3 colleges.
Module Texts
Hill, L. & Paris, H. Guerilla Performance and Multimedia Handbook (2001) Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd
Stanks, J W. Health & Safety Law. (2005) Prentice Hall
Kell, D et al. Business Law. (2005) Cavendish
Maylor, H. Project Management (2005) Prentice Hall
De Marco, N. Blackstone's Guide to the Employment Equality Regulations. (2004) Oxford University Press
Stanks, J W. Health & Safety Law. (2005) Prentice Hall
Kell, D et al. Business Law. (2005) Cavendish
Maylor, H. Project Management (2005) Prentice Hall
De Marco, N. Blackstone's Guide to the Employment Equality Regulations. (2004) Oxford University Press