Module Resources
Specialist workshop facilities, as appropriate
Library and slide library
Word-processing facilities
Internet access
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures
Group tutorials
Individual tutorials
Independent reading and research
Independent practice and experimentation
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, CV preparation, personal promotion, professional presentation of work and the development of contacts. Enterprise issues such as grants and bids to appropriate organisations will also be included together with the applications process and funding opportunities for postgraduate study.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
HND or equivalent in photography
Module Additional Assessment Details
You will present for assessment a body of work, including:
A professionally presented research portfolio into career options [Learning Outcome 1].
A careers action plan [Learning Outcome 2].
A portfolio of photographs, CV and personal promotional material [Learning Outcome 3].
Module Texts
AOP, The Association of Photographers, Beyond The Lens 2003 ISBN0-9543374-2-5
Live research sources as relevant to your particular interests including sources of jobs and postgraduate listings. Students are expected to keep abreast of current developments through researching appropriate periodicals.