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]

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.

Students will have access to library and computer resources at all 3 colleges.

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

Books:
Atkinson K. (2010). Getting Your Sh*t Together: A Professional Practices Manual for Artists . London: Createspace.
Beam L.S. (2008). The Creative Entrepreneur:A Diy Visual Guidebook for Making Business Ideas Real. Bloomington, Indiana:Quarry Books.
Bilton C. (2007). Management and Creativity: From Creative Industries to Creative Management. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell.
Branagan A. (2011). The Essential Guide to Business for Artists and Designers. London: A & C Black Publishers Ltd .
Branagan A. (2011). A Pocket Business Guide for Artists and Designers: 100 Things You Need to Know. London: A & C Black Publishers Ltd .
Collins H. (2010). Creative Research: The Theory and Practice of Research for the Creative Industries. Worthing: AVA publishing.
Ess C. (2009). Digital Media Ethics. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Ibbotson, Janet and Thomas, Gwen (2003). Beyond the Lens: Rights, Ethics and Business Practice in Professional Photography. London: The Association of Photographers . 200 pp.
Jones, Chris and Joliffe, Genevieve (2006). The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook . 3rd ed. London: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Kelly D. & Holmes A. & Hayward R. (2005). Business Law. 5th ed. London: Routledge-Cavendish.
Maylor, H. (2010). Project Management . 4th ed. London: FT Prentice Hall.
Packard, Ashley (2010). Digital Media Law . Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
Robertson I. (2008). The Art Business . London: Routledge.
Ruston A. (2005). Artist's Guide to Selling Work . London: A & C Black Publishers Ltd.
Stern S. (2008). The Illustrator's Guide to Law and Business Practice . London: Association of Illustrators.
Thomas G. & Ibbotson J. (2003). Beyond the Lens: Rights, Ethics and Business Practice for Professional Photographers . London: Association of Photographers. 200
Tracy J. & Gibson S. eds (2006). The Freelance Photographers Market Handbook 2010 . 26th ed. London: BFP Books.

Journals:
AG : The international journal of photographic art and practice [Periodical]
Journal of the Royal Photographic Society of London. Vol 01

Websites:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/
http://www.nsead.org/hsg/index.aspx
www.a-n.co.uk
www.photobiz.com