100% in-course assessment which will consist of:-

2000 word Reflective Learning Diary; Learning Outcomes 1-3 [100%]
Approximately 2000 word Learning Contract using the provided template [0%]


All elements must be passed in order to pass the module.

The module will introduce you to a variety of approaches that are implicit to negotiated study. This will provide you with the key knowledge and skills required to successfully manage your Masters programme. The module will combine one-to-one tutorials with work-shops in order to provide you with both the opportunity to develop your own research programme and meet with fellow learners to share experiences of self-managed study. The module will also prove pivotal to the development of your learning contract and will require you to reflect critically upon the process of developing ideas for negotiated study.

This module is intended to support you in the initial stages of your negotiated study and it will be delivered by a blended learning. Within it, you are expected to develop a Learning Contract that will inform the rest their negotiated award. The Contract will form the link between the individual's goals and the University's academic and modular frameworks. The specific content of your programme of study will therefore be developed via a 2-way negotiation between you and your tutor. The Contract will identify all the learning activities that you expect to undertake to reach your final award. The module will combine one-to-one tutorials with online discussions, in order to provide you with both the opportunity to develop your own research programme and engage with fellow learners to share experiences of self-managed study.

Booth, W. et al (2008) The Craft of Research, 3rd Ed. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press).
Burns, T & Sinfield, S. (2008) Essential Study Skills: The Complete Guide to Success at University. London SAGE Study Skills Series
Jones, C. & Jolliffe, G. (2000) The Guerrilla Film Makers Handbook & Movie Blueprint (London: Cassel & Co Ltd.)
Northedge, Andy (2005) The Good Study Guide. (London: Open University Press)
Schoen, D. (1987) Educating the Reflective Practitioner Presentation to the 1987 meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC. (available at http://resources.educ.queensu.ca/ar/schon87.htm on 5 September 2011)
The Owl Academic Writing (available at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/2/ on 5 September 2011
Variety (published weekly and available at selected newsagents. See also: http://www.variety.com/Home/ )

If appropriate, negotiated access to equipment within your workplace appropriate to the resources you employ.

The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

1. FORMULATE THE AIMS AND OUTCOMES OF A NEGOTIATED AWARD, AND APPLY THIS TO INDIVIDUAL AND THE EMPLOYER/INDUSTRY NEEDS. PRODUCE A NEGOTIATED LEARNING CONTRACT TO REFLECT THIS UNDERSTANDING.
Application
Enquiry
Knowledge & Understanding

2. CRITICALLY ANALYSE AND EVALUATE THE MOST APPROPRIATE SOLUTION TO THE MANAGEMENT OF NEGOTIATED LEARNING, GIVING A CLEAR RATIONALE FOR THE CHOICES MADE.
Analysis
Problem Solving

3. REFLECT ON ONE'S LEARNING DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENT A CRITIQUE OF PROGRESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR LEARNING CONTRACT.
Communication
Reflection