Module Descriptors
TAKING STOCK: PLANNING, REFLECTION AND PRACTICE
CCIF50269
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Rowena Beighton-Dykes
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • JOURNAL weighted at 20%
  • DEVELOPMENT PLAN weighted at 20%
  • GROUP ASSIGNMENT weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students must submit work for all 3 assessments

Assessment 1: Production of the Reflective Learning Journal annotated across the whole of the learning period, reflecting again on the student's experience (20%) [Learning Outcome 1]

Assessment 2: Production of a personal development strategy, detailing aims, objectives, plans and targets for the short, medium and long term (at least 5 years) (20%) [Learning Outcome 2]

Assessment 3: Involvement in planning and participating in a group activity designed to positively reflect and recognise the learning experience of peers and partners (60%) [Learning Outcome 3]


Module Indicative Content
Students will be consolidating their experience across all the modules and evaluating their learning. They will be reflecting on the success of the project undertaken in the Personal Development module, and taking steps in the planning of their career.

A major part of the work will be the evaluation of and reflection upon the whole of the learning programme from the initiation of the Foundation Degree, demonstrated in the students' revisiting the whole of their Reflective Learning Journal, annotating and updating throughout, supported by individual and group tutorials and critiques.

Students will use teamwork to express their achievements in ways that are accessible to a wider audience.

Module Learning Strategies
Introduction to module: 2 hrs
Careers progression talks and seminars: 10 hrs
Writing for a purpose (e.g. funding bids, reports, dissertations) 10 hrs
Portfolio building workshops, including group portfolio critiques: 15 hrs
Group liaison and planning sessions: 10 hrs
Individual tutorials: 1hr per student

Total contact time 48 hrs per student

Module Resources
Studio facilities in all 3 colleges and research resources at Colleges and the University
Module Texts
Books:
Moon J. (2006). Learning Journals. 2nd ed. London: Routledge.
Roane, S. (2005). The Secrets of Savvy Networking : How to Make the Best Connections for Business and Personal Success. [Audiobook] New York: Audio Renaissance
Wells L. (2009). Photography a Critical Introduction . London: Routledge.
Wolf J., Wolf P. & Levine D. (2005). 7 Simple Steps to Making Your Business or Private Event a Huge Success From the Industry's Top Event Planners London: McGraw-Hill.

Websites:
www.networkstudentphotographers.co.uk
http://www.ucas.com/