Module Descriptors
DESIGN FUTURES FOR GRAPHICS / ILLUSTRATION
GRAP60048
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module seeks to prepare you for entry into the design profession or postgraduate study, and aims to develop your awareness of the range of career and postgraduate opportunities available. You will be able to make realistic, well informed decisions in relation to your future career intentions, and will develop your ability to cope with the transition from undergraduate study to the next stage in your career. Topics will include the jobs market and employment opportunities, interview techniques, responding to job advertisements, CV preparation, personal promotion, professional presentation of work and the development of contacts.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Professional Presentation of: Research File. A substantial gathering of information, this will indicate conclusions from visits to design studios or other establishments linked to particular identified career pathways [Learning Outcomes 1 and 2].
Personal promotional material, including a direct mail (or mailer) [Learning Outcomes 2 and3].
Action Plan of personal career intentions [Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3].
To achieve a pass (grade 4 or above) in this module you must complete all the assessment tasks, demonstrate an appreciation of demands and skills expected of you as a professional designer and have compiled a list of relevant professional contacts.
(For an explanation of how your work will be judged please refer to the general learning outcomes statements for this level in the
Programme handbook).
Personal promotional material, including a direct mail (or mailer) [Learning Outcomes 2 and3].
Action Plan of personal career intentions [Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3].
To achieve a pass (grade 4 or above) in this module you must complete all the assessment tasks, demonstrate an appreciation of demands and skills expected of you as a professional designer and have compiled a list of relevant professional contacts.
(For an explanation of how your work will be judged please refer to the general learning outcomes statements for this level in the
Programme handbook).
Module Learning Strategies
Visiting lecturers from industry, lecture and seminar group work. Researching and information gathering. Developing self promotion strategies. Practicing professional presentations of work. Interview practice and personal presentation skills.
Module Texts
Designers Self Promotion-Walton, Harper Collins International, ISBN0-06-621355-X 2001
Brochure Design That Works- Lisa Cyr, Rockport Publishers, ISBN686-2-252-DC21 2002
Brochure Design That Works- Lisa Cyr, Rockport Publishers, ISBN686-2-252-DC21 2002
Module Resources
Specialist digital facilities, tutorial room , library and internet access.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.