Module Descriptors
THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT: HERITAGE AND CULTURE
CRCU40211
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 130
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 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 Outcomes 2 and 3]
Assessment Two: 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 One: 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 Outcomes 2 and 3]
Assessment Two: 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]
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
Module Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered via 3 x day-long workshops which will include interactive lectures, group discussions and visits by external speakers from the sector. This will be supported by tutorials which may be facilitated on-line.
Module Indicative Content
This module offers students the opportunity to contextualise their work in the professional environment. 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 Property 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 Property Rights. Frameworks relating to the specialism will also be included, such as: Relevant Industry Standards, the Accreditation Scheme for Museums.
Module Resources
Students will have access to library and computer resources at the workplace or university / college. The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.