Module Descriptors
DESIGN FUTURES FOR MEDIA PRODUCTION [FILMBASE]
MEDP60132
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Holden
Email: J.Holden@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 32
Independent Study Hours: 118
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CWK - A&D weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Specific Key text details relating to the requirements of this module will be distributed in the module handbook.
Module Resources
Filmbase Resource Centre, Dublin Business School
Module Indicative Content
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. 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.
Employability, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship are the key elements of this module, and the work produced builds on previously completed PDP in levels 4 and 5. The module is about making realistic decisions about life after graduation and putting into place building blocks ready to enter the work market.
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.
Employability, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship are the key elements of this module, and the work produced builds on previously completed PDP in levels 4 and 5. The module is about making realistic decisions about life after graduation and putting into place building blocks ready to enter the work market.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Course work that includes the following elements:
A professional presentation
Research file (Industry contacts, networking and work experience/contacts)
Personal promotional material portfolio
Career action plan
[Learning Outcomes 1-4]
Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework
A professional presentation
Research file (Industry contacts, networking and work experience/contacts)
Personal promotional material portfolio
Career action plan
[Learning Outcomes 1-4]
Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework
Module Learning Strategies
20% Scheduled Learning and teaching activities
75% Guided Independent study
5% Placement/study abroad
Contact/Scheduled learning and Teaching Activities
Academic Lectures
Industry/Film Festival workshop attendance
Industry shadowing/work experience in-house/external
Small group sessions (seminars, tutorials, debates)
Independent Study in support of your project work / on-line tutorials
Short exercises and assignments that help you to apply and evaluate your learning
Independent research.
This module will be accompanied by a comprehensive study pack/and or website support.
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities
Guided Independent Study Activities:
Independent practice
Research
Group/Crew meeting
Personal development planning
Film Production, project work and skill development
Peer Advisor meetings
Teamwork
Blackboard
75% Guided Independent study
5% Placement/study abroad
Contact/Scheduled learning and Teaching Activities
Academic Lectures
Industry/Film Festival workshop attendance
Industry shadowing/work experience in-house/external
Small group sessions (seminars, tutorials, debates)
Independent Study in support of your project work / on-line tutorials
Short exercises and assignments that help you to apply and evaluate your learning
Independent research.
This module will be accompanied by a comprehensive study pack/and or website support.
You will be expected to take advantage of the extensive library facilities
Guided Independent Study Activities:
Independent practice
Research
Group/Crew meeting
Personal development planning
Film Production, project work and skill development
Peer Advisor meetings
Teamwork
Blackboard