[Learning Outcomes 1-4] will be continually assess via group seminars, formative crits and a summative assessment based on:
100% coursework comprising a professional presentation; a research file which indicates your conclusions from visits to design studios or other establishments linked to particular identified career pathways; personal promotional material and a personal action plan.

This module seeks to prepare you for entry into a film/media related profession or for postgraduate study. It aims to develop your awareness of the range of career and postgraduate opportunities available. (e.g: in corporate sector, self-employment, advertising, promotional and commercial field) You will be able to make realistic, well informed decisions in relation to your future career intentions, and will enhance 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, the professional presentation of your work and the development of professional contacts. Enterprise issues such as sheltered workshops,(e.g: Creative Village) grants and bids to appropriate organisations will also be included together with the applications process and funding opportunities for postgraduate study.

Lectures to the whole group and small group sessions (seminars, crits, tutorials) identifying industrial contacts, associations and organizations relevant to future careers. You will be expected to contribute to the discussions, engage in debate about issues raised, present the results of your research & your work in progress & receive constructive feedback from your peers and staff when appropriate. Independent study in support of your project work. You will need to undertake a number of activities when not involved in taught or participation sessions. These will include researching & documenting your project & the preparation of your work for assessment.

Access to the Digital Media Centre re; film/programme production / post production facilities (Specific details of equipment and facilities will be supplied with the module pack). Specialist computing facilities Non-specialist computing facilities for email, internet access, word processing, database, spreadsheet and basic presentation resources will be available through the University's 'Information Services' on-campus facilities

White/Blue book of Broadcasting
The Knowledge
PACT
Lights Camera Action
Specific Key text details for the project production will be supplied with the module pack.

Recommended

Film in Business and Industry by Henry Clay Gipson
Advertising Manager's Handbook by Robert W. Bly - 1998
Producing Financing Distributing Film by Farber, Donald C., Paul A. Baumgarten, 1973
100 Careers in Film and Television, by Tanja L. Crouch, 2002
www.shootingpeople.org
www.connectv.org
www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
www.screenwm.co.uk

You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities and careers services available within the University; keeping abreast of current developments through appropriate periodicals and being aware of the work of major practitioners in your subject.