A GP PRESENTATION. 0.25 HRS (30%) [Learning Outcomes 1-3, 5]

A PORTFOLIO of 2000 words (70%) [Learning Outcomes 1-6] The Portfolio will consist of:
Assessment will be by reflective portfolio (ideally produced in electronic format using for example, PebblePad). It may include:
-A Personal development statement/review
-Reflection on skills development and review areas for further personal career development
-Materials generated from various independent study tasks set to students
-A CV and/or covering letter suitable for employment within the performing arts or creative industries, or in a related area.

There are formative assessment points during the semester for the student to receive feedback on their PDP and progress from an assigned tutor. This will give them an indication of their current performance in relation to the Learning Outcome before submitting the PDP for summative assessment.
The PDP is submitted at the end of the module for assessment.

The student will be expected to attend a number of events attended as directed by the tutor. These events may vary according to student need and timing of occurrence, but will be considered as being suitable and beneficial learning opportunities. Portfolio will invite students to reflect on the events, what was learnt from it and how it impacts on a student's aspirations/ thoughts on the development of career skills. Students should also draw on personal learning from across their programme. Tutors will determine the number of events to be included in the Portfolio, which will be communicated to the student at the outset of the module.

Specific references should be made in the reflective portfolio to describe international/global aspects relating to either their study programme and/or to events attended and their relevance in the global context.

All parts of the portfolio must be submitted for students to pass this module.

Key Information Set Data:
Coursework 70%
Practical Exam 30%

The aim of this module is to develop students' knowledge of the professional theatre industry, professional theatre practice and independent study skills. An awareness of discrete 'types' of theatre (subsidised/producing, commercial/presenting, arts centres) will form a key part of students' understanding in the module. This will form the basis for further study into areas such as: funding sources and mechanisms, history, programming and policy, audiences and marketing and media coverage. The module will also address the issues of employment and training in the professional theatre and creative industries.

This module also provides learning opportunities that enable students to acquire the skills and qualities that will enhance their career prospects, horizons and personal success, thus preparing the student for the expectations of the world of work, namely:
1. Have the ability to carry out inquiry based learning and critical analysis
2. Be work ready and employable - be technologically, digitally and information literate - and understand the importance of being enterprising and entrepreneurial
3. Be able to apply Staffordshire Graduate attributes to a range of life experiences to facilitate life-long learning.

Enhancing Career and Personal Success is part of the Staffordshire Graduate Employability Programme designed to introduce the learner to a range of transferable career-enhancing skills that will developed at appropriate points in other modules during the programme of study

1. Attend a series of interactive student-centred Skills Workshops, which will include the appreciation and development of CV writing, study skills, employability skills, presentation/communication skills. In particular students will review the skills and qualities they already possess, with reference to how these skills relate to those skills and attributes regarded as critical by employers
2. Attend a series of events (the precise number will need to be agreed with the module leader/programme leader/personal tutor as appropriate reflecting the subject context). These may include:
- University-wide events and lectures - programme specific and/or industry related to any area of the University curriculum.
- Events external to the University which are either relevant to the core BA/BSc programme and/or of interest to the student (e.g. plays/films/concerts, public lectures, exhibitions)
3. Make a presentation as part of a team
4. Create a personal development statement as part of a reflective portfolio
5. Conduct a personal skills audit identifying where skills gaps exist mapped against career and employer expectations.

Lectures
Seminars
Workshops
Theatre visits (where possible)
Tutorials (optional)
Electronic learning environments (e.g. Blackboard)

The emphasis is upon 'learning by doing', where learning takes place through personal experience, social interaction and reflection. The learning programme is reflecting the view that learning can take place outside as well as inside the classroom. It will facilitate interaction with the world of business as the module progresses. In addition, students will also have the opportunity to 'try out' these skills within their own subject specialisms.

Key Information Set Data:
Scheduled L&T activities 16%
Guided Independent Learning 84%

Arts Council England Funding Application Pack
Bailey, V. et al (1995) Essential Research Skills. (Hammersmith: Collins Educational)
Cottrell, S. (2008) The Study Skills Handbook. 3rd ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Cottrell, S. (2003) Skills for Success (Basingstoke, Palgrave)
Freakley, V and Sutton R (1996). Essential Guide to Business in the Performing Arts (London: Hodder Arnold)
Kirton, B. (2011). Brilliant Workplace Skills for Students & Graduates. Prentice-Hall
Northedge, A. (1994) The Good Study Guide (Milton Keynes: Open University Press)
Perrett, J (1996). Job Hunting after University or College (London: Kogan Page)
Rowell, G. and Jackson, A (1984). The Repertory Movement: A History of Regional Theatre in Britain (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press)
Salt, C (2nd ed. 2001). Make Acting Work (London: Methuen)
Solomon, R. & Winch, C. (1994) Calculating and Computing for Social Science and Arts Students (Milton Keynes Open University Press)
Trought, F. (2011). Brilliant Employability Skills: How to stand out from the crowd in the graduate job market. Prentice Hall

Drama Studios
Computers with Microsoft Office, Speaktext and Accessibility Software
Internet access
Video, audio, projection equipment
Library
Theatre and newspaper archives
Theatre visits
Students Union's Enterprise Society/ NACUE (National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs) and SAP (Students Union Students as Academic Partners) Employability Skills Project
External speakers and organisations
Access to the Internet
Virtual learning environment (e.g. Blackboard, PebblePad) will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.