An essential aspect of professional practice is in-depth objective analysis of one’s own strengths and weaknesses. This, combined with a clear strategy for presenting one’s skills and abilities to potential employers or clients, is critical to future success.

The aim of this module is to support students in making the transition from study to employment or freelance work. In previous study (module: Professional Practice) students explored the broad areas of professional practice within creative media production and preparing for employment. Building upon this, students will now apply their skills and knowledge to the development of a strategy for their future career, whether in employment or self-employed.

Topics included within this module are: career plans, curriculum vitae (CV) writing, interview skills, self-promotional material, legal frameworks, business planning and social and professional networks.

Journal documenting the students’ own skills and abilities in support of future employment or self-employment in creative media production 25% LO 1
Design Doc/Trello of a business plan related to creative media production 25%L0 2
Online Portfolio of well presented material to support future employment or self-employment 50% L0 3,4

1 Hour Lecture per week
1 Hour Workshop per week

1. Evaluate own skills and abilities in support of future employment or self-employment in creative media production. Knowledge and Understanding
2. Prepare a business plan, reflecting business structure, legal frameworks and legislation related to creative media production. Reflection
3. Develop material to support future employment or self-employment. Enquiry
4. Present own skills, abilities and work to a potential employer or client. Learning

mindtools.com (General Reference)
Nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk (Development Tool)
skillsyouneed.com (General Reference)

COTTRELL, S. (2015) Skills for Success: Personal Development and Employability. 3rd ed. London: Palgrave.
GREGORY, G. (2008) Careers in Media and Film: The Essential Guide. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.
HESMONDHALGH, D. (2012) The Cultural Industries. 3rd ed. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.
HOPE, S. (2015) Media Career Guide: Preparing for Jobs in the 21st Century. 10th ed. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's. HOWKINS, J. (2013) The Creative Economy: How People Make Money from Ideas 2nd ed. London: Penguin

An essential aspect of professional practice is in-depth objective analysis of one’s own strengths and weaknesses. This, combined with a clear strategy for presenting one’s skills and abilities to potential employers or clients, is critical to future success. In this module students will apply their skills and knowledge to the development of a strategy for their future career, whether in employment or self-employed.