In this module you will explore professional responsibilities, teamwork and strategic planning. You will reflect on how you have developed your skills as a practitioner through your involvement in different activities whilst studying on the Photography Foundation degree. This will lead to you planning the steps you intend to take to further your personal aspirations.

A major part of the module will be to work as a team to plan an activity or event that expresses your achievements in ways that are accessible to a wider audience. You will be expected to understand the professional considerations that will affect your project, such as health and safety requirements, gaining permission, funding options, disseminating information and role allocation etc.

Assessment One: An annotated portfolio of evidence of professional development activities you have undertaken, and a formally presented personal development strategy detailing aims and objectives for the next 5 years (40%) [Learning Outcome 1, 3 and 4]

Assessment Two: The design and implementation of a group activity for an identified target audience, employing a range of photographic resources, designed to positively reflect creative professional development (60%) [Learning Outcome 2 and 5]

Formative assessment: Participation in a group activity such as a planning meeting or publicity event

Introduction to module
Workshops to include:
Professional communication e.g. skills for negotiating and persuading, dealing with conflict, the interview process, chairing meetings etc.
Government Strategies, legislation in the workplace and strategic planning process, e-commerce etc.
Professional issues: Legal and ethical considerations, health and safety, insurance etc
Group tutorials with formative feedback
Group critiques and presentations
Individual tutorials

Students will have access to studio space and college library and computer resources. University learning resources are available on campus at South Staffordshire College, and online via the partner Need to Know pages of the university website.
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/courses_and_study/partnerships/current_students/email/index.jsp

Students will be expected to organise diverse resources of their own choice. It is likely that students will investigate and utilise an external venue or public space for a group activity.

Books:
Benun I. (2011). The Creative Professional's Guide to Money. Cincinnati, Ohio: How Books.
Kliment S. A. (2009). Writing for Design Professionals. 2nd ed. New York: W.W. Norton & Co Inc.
Roane, S. (2005). The Secrets of Savvy Networking: How to Make the Best Connections for Business and Personal Success. [Audiobook] New York: Audio Renaissance
Sokol D. D.(2008). 1,000 Artist Journal Pages: Personal Pages and Inspirations. Bloomington, Indiana: Quarry Books.
Taylor S. (2012). Model Business Letters, E-mails, and Other Business Documents. 6th ed. London: FT Prentice Hall.
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.

1. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF PROFESSIONAL PROCESSES AND CONSIDERATIONS BASED ON PERSONAL EXPERIENCE IN PHOTOGRAPHY.
Knowledge & Understanding

2. IDENTIFY THE CHALLENGES OF GROUP WORKING, EVALUATE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS AND DECIDE ON A SOLUTION TO ACHIEVE A COMMON GOAL.
Problem Solving
Working With Others

3. DEMONSTRATE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR OWN LEARNING PROGRESS IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND YOUR RESPONSE TO THE CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED RESPONSIBILITY. DRAW UPON YOUR SELF-KNOWLEDGE TO INFORM FUTURE PLANS.
Reflection

4. USE VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN NEW AREAS, PLANNING CONTINUOUS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT..
Application

5. USE A RANGE OF TECHNIQUES AND MEDIA TO EXPRESS IDEAS SUCCESSFULLY. LIAISE WITH TEAM MEMBERS TO ACHIEVE A COMMON OUTCOME.
Communication