Module Descriptors
WORK EXPERIENCE PROJECT
FTVR70304
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 7
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 12
Independent Study Hours: 288
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- WORK EXPERIENCE EVALUATION weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Bruce, M. and Bessant, J. (2001) Design in Business. Strategic Innovation through Design. Prentice Hall. 0273 64374 6
Lydiate, L. (1992) Professional Practice in Design Consultancy. Design Council
Lydiate, L. (1992) Professional Practice in Design Consultancy. Design Council
Module Resources
Library
Overhead projector
35mm slide projector
Word-processing facilities
Seminar room
Internet
Overhead projector
35mm slide projector
Word-processing facilities
Seminar room
Internet
Module Additional Assessment Details
To achieve a pass in this module you must complete the assessment task and demonstrate achievement of all of the learning outcomes.
You will have worked to the direction of the external supervisor and/or company and satisfactorily fulfilled expectations in terms of working practices, communication and other required work skills. Your supervisor will have commented positively on your attitude, approach and performance during the work experience. You will have reflected on your performance and in response, produced a log or diary which both describes and evaluates your work experience. This report and any other work produced as a result of the experience, will be presented in a professional manner.
To achieve a distinction in this module you must complete the assessment task and demonstrate achievement of all of the learning outcomes. You will have worked to the direction of the external supervisor and/or company and fully met expectations in terms of working practices, communication and other required work skills. Your supervisor will have praised you highly in terms of your attitude, approach and performance during the work experience. You will have reflected on your performance and in response produced a detailed log diary which both describes and evaluates your work experience. This report and any other work produced as a result of the experience, will be presented in a highly professional manner.
You will have worked to the direction of the external supervisor and/or company and satisfactorily fulfilled expectations in terms of working practices, communication and other required work skills. Your supervisor will have commented positively on your attitude, approach and performance during the work experience. You will have reflected on your performance and in response, produced a log or diary which both describes and evaluates your work experience. This report and any other work produced as a result of the experience, will be presented in a professional manner.
To achieve a distinction in this module you must complete the assessment task and demonstrate achievement of all of the learning outcomes. You will have worked to the direction of the external supervisor and/or company and fully met expectations in terms of working practices, communication and other required work skills. Your supervisor will have praised you highly in terms of your attitude, approach and performance during the work experience. You will have reflected on your performance and in response produced a detailed log diary which both describes and evaluates your work experience. This report and any other work produced as a result of the experience, will be presented in a highly professional manner.
Module Indicative Content
In negotiation with your Course Leader, you will undertake one or more tasks or projects which have been determined by an external organisation. This may involve you in working for sometime off campus, perhaps on the premises of the external organisation. You will experience working for a specific client, to their brief and deadlines, and begin to understand how you and your work relate to others in that or similar organisations. This experience should allow you to reflect on your current skills and understandings in order that you can identify area where improvement will bring you a professional standard.
Module Learning Strategies
You will be prepared for your placement project through tutorials with an identified member of staff and by introduction to the project sponsor within the chosen organisation. You will be given a written brief or job description by the external sponsor in order that there is a clear understanding of expectations. During your placement you will be supported by staff at the University both in terms of your progress and to ensure your wellbeing. At the end of the placement project you will be expected to reflect on the experience and to present the results of your work in an appropriate form. The external sponsor will also be asked for a short appraisal of your performance which will be considered during assessment.